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Climate Archive

Archives for October 2014

Climate
Falling oil prices could hit Wyoming, Oklahoma, and North Dakota hardestFalling oil prices could hit Wyoming, Oklahoma, and North Dakota hardest
Climate

But Alaska, Louisiana, and Texas also face big risks from the current plunge in prices.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
Marijuana farms in California are killing this adorable weaselMarijuana farms in California are killing this adorable weasel
Climate

Bad practices are threatening the Pacific fisher, coho salmon, and other cute critters.

By German Lopez
Climate
What’s driving the US solar boom? A bit of creative financing.What’s driving the US solar boom? A bit of creative financing.
Climate

Case in point: The biggest solar installer in America is now offering loans to make it cheaper to buy rooftop panels.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
Oil prices are plummeting. Here’s why that’s a big deal.Oil prices are plummeting. Here’s why that’s a big deal.
Climate

A fall in prices could have major repercussions for dozens of countries, from the United States to Russia to Iran.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
This list of ridiculous ISIS threats would make a Bond villain blushThis list of ridiculous ISIS threats would make a Bond villain blush
Climate

ISIS has proposed plans including conquering Rome and destroying Iran by selling knockoff Afghan rugs.

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
Why LED lights just won a Nobel PrizeWhy LED lights just won a Nobel Prize
Climate

LED lamps could help bring lighting to 1.5 billion people who don’t have it.

By Brad Plumer
Technology
Read Obama’s full speech on the economy’s “new foundation”Read Obama’s full speech on the economy’s “new foundation”
Technology

The full remarks, as prepared for delivery.

By Ezra Klein
Climate
35,000 walruses are swarming Alaska’s shore — because their sea ice is vanishing35,000 walruses are swarming Alaska’s shore — because their sea ice is vanishing
Climate

This is happening more frequently as the Arctic heats up.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
Map: The world has set off at least 2,400 nuclear weapons since 1945Map: The world has set off at least 2,400 nuclear weapons since 1945
Climate

The top three nuclear testers: the US, Soviet Union, and … France?

By German Lopez

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