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Denmark supplies three out of four of the worlds offshore wind turbines, and it's on track to be free of fossil fuels by 2050

By Paul Rauber November 21, 2014

In this story: wind, clean energy

Offshore turbines are more expensive than those on land, so theres a fierce competition to make them more efficientlighter, simpler, bigger.

Up to Speed

Two months, one page

By Paul Rauber November 21, 2014

In this story: animals

The trial of climate activists who used A lobster boat to block a load of coal Bound for the brayton point power station In massachusetts ends when the district attorney drops The charges and says he agrees with the protesters.

Will L.A.'s Trapped Mountain Lion Ever Get Out?

A big cat is marooned in Los Angeles. Getting there was dangerous. Getting back might be deadly.

By Bill Gaus November 20, 2014

In this story: wildlife, animals, urban planning, mountain lion

The Cougar Dubbed P22 Roams Griffith Park

Wildlife Conservation Just Got Sexy

The ins and outs of animal reproduction

By Chelsea Leu November 11, 2014

In this story: animals, books, science

Mr. Green, Is It True That Dogs Require More Fossil Fuels Than Hummers?

By Bob Schildgen November 11, 2014

In this story: transportation, , dogs

How Mangroves and Corals Unite

By Stacey M. Hollis November 10, 2014

In this story: marine ecosystems, water, climate change

This Vegan Menu Will Save the Day

Candle Cafe chefs share delectable dishes for your holiday table

By Bill Gaus November 10, 2014

In this story: vegan, vegetarian, food and drink, holidays, Thanksgiving

Saving the Fuzzy Face of Climate Change

Can the polar bear's fame protect it?

By Reed McManus November 7, 2014

In this story: , , polar bears, endangered species

You Can Get a Crazy Amount of BPA from Cash Register Receipts

By Paul Rauber November 7, 2014

In this story: health

Mr. Green, Where Can I Recycle Small Batteries?

By Bob Schildgen November 6, 2014

In this story: , recycling

Wild Connections

By Jeff Wagner November 5, 2014

In this story: wilderness, saving wild places

Dropping a Brick in Your Toilet Has Never Felt so Good

Drop-A-Brick in your toilet and save half a gallon of water with each flush.

By Madison Kotack November 4, 2014

In this story: clean water, design, home, drought

Drop-A-Brick in your toilet and save half a gallon per flush. Join the bowl movement, woud ya?

Q&A: Wildlife Photographer Suzi Eszterhas

By Della Watson November 3, 2014

In this story: wildlife, animals, photography

November Astronomy Highlights: Betelgeuse Returns

By Kelly Kizer Whitt October 31, 2014

In this story: astronomy

The red supergiant star Betelgeuse in Orion

Slick Arguments

Oil-giant BP wants us to think the Gulf of Mexico is doing just fine. Too bad we’re so willing to go along.

By Reed McManus October 31, 2014

In this story: , oil, , dirty energy

Crude leaked from the Deepwater Horizon wellhead in the Gulf of Mexico on April 28, 2010.

Walkable Neighborhoods Make People Happier

By Della Watson October 30, 2014

In this story: urban planning, health

Birds Construct Better Nests to Woo Mates

If you build it, they will come

By Della Watson October 29, 2014

In this story: birds, wildlife, animals

Mr. Green, Should I Avoid Products Made From Composite Wood?

By Bob Schildgen October 28, 2014

In this story: health, home,

Great Barrier Relief

By Paul Rauber October 28, 2014

I Vant to Suck Your. . . Plant Blood?

Impossible Foods releases a vegan burger that sizzles and tastes just like a meat burger.

By Madison Kotack October 28, 2014

In this story: food and drink, vegan, health, science, technology

Impossible Foods releases a vegan burger that sizzles and tastes just like a meat burger