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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Climate
    Volkswagen will pay up to $14.7 billion to settle US lawsuits over its diesel scandalVolkswagen will pay up to $14.7 billion to settle US lawsuits over its diesel scandal
    Climate

    The company will set aside $10 billion to buy back diesel vehicles with “defeat devices” and compensate owners.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    These countries have the deadliest air pollution. (Surprisingly, Georgia is No. 1.)These countries have the deadliest air pollution. (Surprisingly, Georgia is No. 1.)
    Climate

    And the US has much cleaner air than Western Europe.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    What bees can teach us about the real value of protecting natureWhat bees can teach us about the real value of protecting nature
    Climate

    Yes, bees pollinate billions of dollars worth of crops. But that’s not the only way to think about their value.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    California may close Diablo Canyon, its last nuclear power plant. Is that really a good idea?California may close Diablo Canyon, its last nuclear power plant. Is that really a good idea?
    Climate

    The plant has been controversial for years. But it’s also a huge source of carbon-free electricity.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Tesla wants to buy SolarCity, merging Elon Musk’s two big clean energy companiesTesla wants to buy SolarCity, merging Elon Musk’s two big clean energy companies
    Climate

    The proposed deal would create “the world’s only vertically integrated energy company offering end-to-end clean energy products to our customers.”

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Why China is enlisting Arnold Schwarzenegger to get people to eat less meatWhy China is enlisting Arnold Schwarzenegger to get people to eat less meat
    Climate

    The US government is reluctant to tell people to cut back on meat. China is being far less shy about it.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Why crude oil prices have started creeping upward again (and why it may not last)Why crude oil prices have started creeping upward again (and why it may not last)
    Climate

    Disruptions and drivers and drillers, oh my.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    Earth has a new “quasi-satellite” — an asteroid that will follow us for centuriesEarth has a new “quasi-satellite” — an asteroid that will follow us for centuries
    Science

    NASA recently discovered this asteroid playing leap frog with our planet.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Volkswagen is making a gigantic bet on electric cars in the wake of its diesel scandalVolkswagen is making a gigantic bet on electric cars in the wake of its diesel scandal
    Climate

    How’s this for a makeover? The company plans to introduce 30 plug-in electric vehicle models by 2025.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Brazil’s pizza habit has a surprisingly high environmental costBrazil’s pizza habit has a surprisingly high environmental cost
    Climate

    Wood-fired pizza ovens are starting to attract closer scrutiny.

    By Brad Plumer