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Environment
Al Gore wants to save the planet ... and capitalism
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Robert Garrova
Oct 13, 2015
Gore believes he’s found a way to make a lot of green — by going green.
The battle lines shape up on the TPP
Oct 9, 2015
The terms aren't yet public, but that hasn't slowed down pundits and politicos.
Here's a plan: plant trees, mine coal
by
Scott Tong
Oct 7, 2015
As coal mines in the U.S. close, an entrepreneur has a plan to pair mines with carbon sinks.
Contaminated river leaves businesses at a standstill
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Mukta Mohan
Aug 11, 2015
Rafting companies along the Animas are facing the effects of the mine spill.
After Hurricane Sandy, a redesign of flood protection
May 15, 2015
Many east coast companies are investing in the AquaFence.
Itinerant bees play an important role in economy
by
Eliza Mills
Jan 16, 2015
Without bees, we'd lose $15 billion each year in the U.S. – and $100 billion globally.
How EPA weighs costs, benefits of air pollution regulation
by
Stan Alcorn
Nov 26, 2014
Agency is forbidden from taking costs into account when writing rules like one proposed this week that would lower amount of smog-causing ozone allowed in the air.
For public good, not for profit.
A surprising contributor to climate change: concrete
Oct 21, 2014
Making cement and concrete produces a ton of CO2, but there might be a better way.
Saudi Arabia is losing its grip on oil
by
Scott Tong
Oct 2, 2014
A global glut of oil has potential to pit key suppliers in a price war.
Local mismanagement, dry conditions causing a global freshwater crisis
Aug 8, 2014
The drought is impacting more than just water.