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Climate Archive

Archives for September 2014

Climate
Good news: The hole in the ozone layer is finally starting to healGood news: The hole in the ozone layer is finally starting to heal
Climate

The world actually got together and stop a major environmental crisis before it’s too late.

By Brad Plumer
Natural Disasters
The oceans are acidifying at the fastest rate in 300 million yearsThe oceans are acidifying at the fastest rate in 300 million years
Natural Disasters

So how worried should we be?

By Brad Plumer
Climate
How air conditioning changed America foreverHow air conditioning changed America forever
Climate

It has shaped our buildings, our technology, and our health.

By Susannah Locke
Climate
What will Scotland use for money if it becomes independent?What will Scotland use for money if it becomes independent?
Climate

Stick with sterling, launch a new Scottish Pound, or join the euro? The most politically appealing choice might be the most economically damaging.

By Matthew Yglesias
38 maps that explain Europe
Climate

Europe, as both a place and a concept, has changed dramatically in its centuries of history.

By Matthew Yglesias
Climate
US fuel economy just hit record highs. Here’s why.US fuel economy just hit record highs. Here’s why.
Climate

New cars and light trucks in the US now average 25.8 miles per gallon — a new record.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
BP found “grossly negligent” in 2010 oil spillBP found “grossly negligent” in 2010 oil spill
Climate

The ruling means that BP could end up paying up to $18 billion in civil penalties.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
China now buys more Middle East oil than the USChina now buys more Middle East oil than the US
Climate

China is quickly replacing the United States as the world’s biggest importer of oil.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
Obama’s Russia paradoxObama’s Russia paradox
Climate

The US would fight a war against Russia to defend NATO members like Estonia and Latvia he said. Is it a bluff?

By Max Fisher
Climate
One big obstacle to fracking? Water shortages.One big obstacle to fracking? Water shortages.
Climate

Countries like China and Pakistan have big shale resources. But a lack of water is a huge obstacle.

By Brad Plumer
Almanac
Why we should be planning for the next 10,000 yearsWhy we should be planning for the next 10,000 years
Almanac

The Long Now Foundation wants to get humankind thinking on a truly long-term timescale.

By Joseph Stromberg
Almanac
100 years ago, the very last passenger pigeon died100 years ago, the very last passenger pigeon died
Almanac

How a species went from billion to zero

By Joseph Stromberg