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Who owns the seeds bought by farmers and gardeners?
Aug 14, 2017
As companies like Monsanto and DuPont gain patent rights to seeds, one group of plant breeders is trying to create an alternate open access seed market.
In an era when water ownership sparks disputes, one Georgia water agency wants to share its supply
Jul 27, 2017
Use less water, share more of it. One Georgia water agency bucks the water wars stereotype.
Climate alliance states have significant leverage
Jul 18, 2017
Following withdrawal from Paris accord, states take the lead on emissions targets.
Rooftop solar has a good decade but a bad year
Jul 17, 2017
Solar energy has grown prodigiously over the last eight years. But 2017 has been tough, especially for rooftop solar companies.
Why aren't more bankers in jail after the financial crisis?
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Amy Scott
Jul 11, 2017
A look at why the Department of Justice pursues settlements instead of indictments.
Meet methane: The potent greenhouse gas hangs in some regulatory limbo
Jul 4, 2017
Natural gas is billed as a cleaner-burning energy than coal, but leaks during production erode that advantage.
Study suggests climate change will hit poorer parts of U.S. hardest
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Jed Kim
Jun 30, 2017
Hotter regions in the U.S. tend to be poorer, meaning the worst effects could spur increased economic inequality.
Solar tariffs request is dividing the industry
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Jed Kim
Jun 23, 2017
Cheap imported panels hurt manufacturers but are key to other solar businesses.
Key negotiator of Paris climate agreement says pulling out is 'inexplicable'
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Andy Uhler
Jun 1, 2017
"The notion that the U.S. taxpayer is being robbed and that our economy is going to be crushed by the or by the U.S. emissions target under the Paris agreement just is not right."
Science researchers brace for possible federal funding cuts
May 18, 2017
'Uncertainty means that you can’t hire people or you can’t start a new project,' one researcher says.
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Econ Crash Course, Week 1: The hockey stick
Welcome to the first week of our “Econ 101” crash course. Together, we’ll read one chapter each week from Core Econ’s “E…