Extinction May Not Be Forever
The tools of synthetic biology offer hope for the resurrection of extinct species. David Biello reports
Mar 31, 2013•3 min
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Episodes
Can a Pope Change the World?
New Pope Francis I called for protecting the environment, but it remains to be seen how that might happen. David Biello reports
Mar 24, 2013•2 min
Life Abides, Even in the Deep
An analysis of the deepest spot in the oceans finds signs of microbial life. David Biello reports
Mar 17, 2013•3 min
Chavez's Death Could Affect Oil Prices, Production and Pollution
Hugo Chavez's death may have an impact on the global oil market--and thus on the global climate as well. David Biello reports
Mar 10, 2013•3 min
Will There Be Enough Water?
Water demands continue to inch up year after year even as climate change queers supply. Can civilization cope? David Biello reports
Mar 03, 2013•3 min
How Skynet Could Help Save the Planet
Machine-to-machine communication offers an opportunity to make the modern world more energy efficient. David Biello reports
Feb 24, 2013•3 min
Insurance for Global Catastrophes, Whether Asteroids or Climate Change
Spend a little more time observing meteors or combating climate change, spend a little less time worrying about global catastrophes. David Biello reports
Feb 20, 2013•3 min
Roses Raise Environment Concerns
From water use to carbon emissions, raising and distributing roses has an environmental impact worse than many other crops. David Biello reports
Feb 10, 2013•3 min
Earthworm Invaders Up Soil Greenhouse Gases
The earthworm invasion of North America is increasing carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions from the soil. David Biello reports
Feb 03, 2013•3 min
Communication Towers Pluck Birds
Almost seven million birds are killed each year when they fly into communication towers. David Biello reports
Jan 29, 2013•3 min
Obama Pledges to Address Climate, Energy
In his second inaugural address, Pres. Barack Obama said the U.S. must respond to the threat of climate change and lead the development of sustainable energy
Jan 21, 2013•3 min
Electric Cars Need a New Sound
Federal guidelines will dictate that electric vehicles start making more noise at low speeds. David Biello reports
Jan 13, 2013•3 min
Oil Harvesting Goes to Extremes
The grounding of a drilling rig in Arctic waters illustrates the risks of pushing the boundaries of oil exploration and recovery. David Biello reports
Jan 06, 2013•3 min
We Look Back Earthily at 2012
Superstorms, electric cars, alternative fuels and Arctic sea ice all made environmental news in 2012. David Biello reports
Dec 30, 2012•3 min
Maya Civilization Provides a Real Apocalyptic Lesson
Research shows that what laid low Mayan society was climate change, which brought prolonged drought. David Biello reports
Dec 23, 2012•3 min
Leaked Report Confirms Human-Induced Climate Change
The world is on track for warming of at least 2 degrees Celsius, according to a leaked draft of the next IPCC report. David Biello reports
Dec 16, 2012•3 min
Trouble and Toil Has Not Slowed the Boil
As climate change negotiations drag on, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, fulfilling scientists' predictions. David Biello reports
Dec 09, 2012•3 min
Sunlit Nanoparticles Turn Water to Steam
Heated grains of coated sand turn water to steam without having to boil the whole pot. David Biello reports
Dec 02, 2012•3 min
What to Expect from Climate Negotiations
As the world gathers in Doha, is progress being made in reducing greenhouse gas pollution? David Biello reports
Nov 25, 2012•3 min
Advanced Biofuels Hope to Change the Climate for Transportation
Fuel from algae is being sold in California, a first step toward a future of advanced biofuels. David Biello reports
Nov 18, 2012•3 min
Global Warming Means Culture Change
Climate isn't the only thing global warming will change. David Biello reports
Nov 11, 2012•3 min
Who Were the Greenest Presidents?
A survey of environmental groups finds that Teddy Roosevelt was the president with the highest environmental cred, followed by Richard Nixon. David Biello reports
Nov 05, 2012•3 min
What Does It Take to Make a "Frankenstorm"?
The U.S. east coast is enduring what's been dubbed a "Frankenstorm" for its combination of multiple different types of weather systems. David Biello reports
Oct 27, 2012•3 min
Human Thirst Makes Earth Quake
Man-made earthquakes are a real and growing phenomenon. David Biello reports
Oct 21, 2012•3 min
Can the City That Never Sleeps Forgo Nuclear Power?
The bright lights of the big city currently rely on fission, but a new study suggests efficiency and renewables could do the job instead. David Biello reports
Oct 14, 2012•3 min
How the Great Barrier Reef Is Disappearing Right before Our Eyes
A new analysis reveals that coral cover on the world's largest biological construct has declined by more than 50 percent since 1985. David Biello reports
Oct 07, 2012•3 min
Candidates Mum on Climate Change
How can we break the ice and get a political conversation started about climate change, David Biello asks
Sep 30, 2012•3 min
Prime Time Fox News and <i>WSJ</i> Editorial Climate Coverage Mostly Wrong
An analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientsts finds that 93 percent of climate info on Fox News prime time and 81 percent on The Wall Street Journal opinion pages is misleading. Steve Mirsky reports
Sep 21, 2012•3 min
Bird Seed Poisons Wild Birds
To improve shelf life, Scotts Miracle-Gro used a pesticide toxic to birds in its bird seed. David Biello reports
Sep 16, 2012•3 min
How Humans and Tigers Can Coexist
One way to help save tigers would be to cede the night to them. David Biello reports
Sep 09, 2012•2 min
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