Ben Goldfarb
Contributor
"Look Down at Your Body. You Have Become a Coral."
Can virtual reality make us care about ocean acidification?
The Rewilding
Fewer people live in Nebraska these days than on Mars. In an electrified compound, the last ranchers on the Great Plains fight to stave off predators—lions, cheetahs, hyenas—imported by the wealthy.
The White House Has Pledged To Veto Keystone XL Legislation
Supporters of the pipeline need 67 votes to override a presidential veto — as of Tuesday they have only 63.
The EPA Tightened Rules on Coal Waste, But Not Enough, Say Environmentalists
Coming six years after the biggest coal ash accident in US history, the new regulations treat waste from coal-fired power plants as non-hazardous, despite containing mercury, arsenic, and cadmium.
You Might Earn $20 Less Per Day Because of Climate Change
Worker productivity declines as temperatures rise, meaning US economic growth could slow, costing billions — or even trillions — of dollars.
Acute Water Shortage Leads to State of Emergency in the Maldives
Several countries are transporting water and other aid to the Indian Ocean nation, but climate change could prove to be its greatest long-term challenge.
These Republicans Think It's Time for the GOP to Act on Climate Change
The Republican Party has long been home to the most ardent climate change deniers, but some members say its time to support regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy.
Closely Studied Population of Polar Bears Drops 40 Percent in Number Over a Decade
As Arctic sea ice extent declines due to climate change, the polar bears are having trouble finding food to eat.
Denmark Says It Will Produce 100 Percent of Its Energy With Renewables By 2050
The Scandinavian nation could be a model for the US, which lags far behind Denmark in promoting renewables like wind and solar, even though the price of producing them has fallen dramatically.
The Obama Administration Just Sent the Auto Industry a Tough Message About Climate Change
The US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency hit Hyundai and Kia with a $350 million fine on Monday for underestimating the amount of greenhouse gases their vehicles emit.
Candidate's Pro-Environment Stance Might Be A Winning Strategy In Michigan Senate Race
Conventional wisdom in politics has long said talking about the environment and climate change was a recipe for defeat, but Michigan US Senate candidate Gary Peters might represent a new green vanguard.
2014 On Track To Be Warmest Year Ever Recorded
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says last month was the warmest September on record and the past twelve months have been the hottest ever recorded.