Does Solar Power Need a Revolution?
Some argue that major technical breakthroughs are needed to make electricity from sunshine cheap. Are they right? David Biello reports
Mar 21, 2010•3 min
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Episodes
Who Is to Blame for Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
Global trade, outsourcing and climate change prove how interconnected economic and environmental problems are. David Biello reports
Mar 14, 2010•3 min
Seeking Transformational Energy Technologies
Does the U.S. need an advanced research projects agency for energy? David Biello reports
Mar 09, 2010•4 min
Fracking to Free Natural Gas?
A new technique to shatter shale and get the gas within offers promise--and peril. David Biello reports
Feb 28, 2010•3 min
The Complex Physics of Clouds
How well do scientists understand clouds?
Feb 21, 2010•3 min
What Does Winter Weather Reveal about Global Warming?
No single weather event proves or disproves the fundamental science of climate change, but extreme weather is what scientists expect from global warming. David Biello reports
Feb 11, 2010•3 min
Wolverine No Match for Climate Change
The doughty predator is dwindling, thanks seemingly to less snow as a result of global warming. David Biello reports
Feb 04, 2010•3 min
Have Wallet Cards Helped Fish?
Or simply hurt trees and consumer's brains? David Biello reports
Jan 28, 2010•3 min
How Fast Are Himalayan Glaciers Melting?
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change goofs in predicting total meltdown by 2035. But the roof of the world is still losing its icy coat. David Biello reports
Jan 21, 2010•3 min
Tracking Arctic Wolves in Months-Long Night
Satellite collars are letting scientists track these mysterious denizens of the far north during the long winter night. David Biello reports
Jan 07, 2010•3 min
In the 12 Months of 2009
David Biello offers a semimusical look back at the year just had by the Earth and its people
Dec 31, 2009•3 min
Copenhagen's Carbon Debt
How many greenhouse gas emissions does negotiating a climate change treaty take? David Biello reports
Dec 18, 2009•3 min
Copenhagen: Look to the Sea?
The oceans may be largely overlooked at the climate conference in Copenhagen, but they will bear the brunt of climate change. David Biello reports
Dec 10, 2009•3 min
Can Energy Labels Be Trusted?
Just how good is the Energy Star label? David Biello reports
Dec 03, 2009•3 min
The Jellyfish Menace
Are humans making the oceans fit only for jellyfish? David Biello reports
Nov 19, 2009•3 min
Are Algae Mass Murderers?
A new theory suggests that algae might be to blame for the Earth's greatest mass extinctions. David Biello reports
Nov 13, 2009•3 min
Capturing Carbon Dioxide
Is carbon capture and storage a climate boon or boondoggle?
Nov 05, 2009•3 min
Can the World's Most Polluted Places Ever Be Cleaned?
From phasing out leaded gasoline to minimizing mercury poisoning, the answer appears to be yes. Christie Nicholson reports, with research, reporting and writing by David Biello
Oct 29, 2009•3 min
How City Noise Is Reshaping Birdsong
Urban bird dwellers change their song over time to help the them be heard over the big city noises. David Biello reports
Oct 22, 2009•3 min
Sunny Germans Triumph in U.S. Solar Decathlon
The European country--not known for its abundant sunshine--has become the world leader in solar know-how. David Biello reports
Oct 16, 2009•3 min
Solar Decathlon Promotes Sunnier Future
Students vie to be named top decathlete, but the real winners could be homeowners. David Biello reports
Oct 08, 2009•3 min
Earthquakes Exert Global Influence
An earthquake in Indonesia can mean future tremors in California. David Biello reports
Oct 01, 2009•3 min
Linked Challenges: Climate Change and Energy Use
Are national governments prepared to offer more than hot air on climate change in Copenhagen this December? David Biello reports
Sep 24, 2009•3 min
How to Stop the Ongoing Loss of Species
Can the world tackle poverty and the biodiversity crisis at the same time? It'd better, David Biello reports
Sep 18, 2009•3 min
Climate Forecasts for All
International agencies are coming together to provide climate forecasting to countries without it, particularly because they may be hardest hit. David Biello reports
Sep 14, 2009•3 min
World's Craziest Geoengineering Scheme
From mimicking a volcanic eruption to mirrors in space, some geoengineering schemes are pretty far out there. David Biello reports.
Sep 03, 2009•3 min
Laughing Gas No Laughing Matter in Atmosphere
Nitrous oxide is damaging the ozone layer and the climate. David Biello reports.
Aug 27, 2009•3 min
Plastic Not Fantastic... in the Ocean
New research shows that some plastics may be leaching toxic chemicals into seawater. David Biello reports
Aug 21, 2009•3 min
Does Banning Plastic Bags Work?
One year later, plastic bag use is down--but by no means gone--in China. David Biello reports.
Aug 13, 2009•3 min
Are Babies Bad for the Environment?
The best thing you can do for the planet might be having fewer children, a new study argues. David Biello reports
Aug 06, 2009•3 min
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