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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Climate
    Cleveland’s new bike-share system will have a twist — you don’t have to dock at a stationCleveland’s new bike-share system will have a twist — you don’t have to dock at a station
    Climate

    As bike share keeps expanding, systems keep coming up with small new innovations to make riding more convenient.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Lake Mead helps supply water to 25 million people. And it just hit a new record low.Lake Mead helps supply water to 25 million people. And it just hit a new record low.
    Climate

    It’s a good time to revisit the slow-motion water crisis unfolding in the American Southwest.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    China’s latest idea for cleaning up air pollution could be horrible for climate changeChina’s latest idea for cleaning up air pollution could be horrible for climate change
    Climate

    The country just approved new coal-to-gas plants that emit even more CO2 than coal alone.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    5 big takeaways from the most thorough review of GMOs yet5 big takeaways from the most thorough review of GMOs yet
    Climate

    Genetic engineering is changing radically — and our regulations are becoming outdated.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    The EPA is cracking down on methane leaks from (new) oil and gas wellsThe EPA is cracking down on methane leaks from (new) oil and gas wells
    Climate

    The rules only apply to new oil and gas sources, not existing ones — which is where most of the leaks are happening.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Here’s what 9,000 years of breeding has done to corn, peaches, and other cropsHere’s what 9,000 years of breeding has done to corn, peaches, and other crops
    Climate

    Corn, watermelon, and peaches were unrecognizable 8,000 years ago.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    The National Weather Service is finally going to stop shouting at usThe National Weather Service is finally going to stop shouting at us
    Climate

    They’re finally moving away from ALL-CAPS FORECAST DISCUSSIONS. It’s the end of an era.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    This viral climate GIF offers an incredibly clear picture of rising temperaturesThis viral climate GIF offers an incredibly clear picture of rising temperatures
    Climate

    A striking new way to visualize global warming.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    Mercury is making a rare transit across the sun on Monday. Here’s how to watch.Mercury is making a rare transit across the sun on Monday. Here’s how to watch.
    Science

    Mercury only passes in front of the sun about 13 times a century. And it’s a goldmine for scientists.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    Mercury was a total mystery for centuries. We’re finally learning its secrets.Mercury was a total mystery for centuries. We’re finally learning its secrets.
    Science

    This is the most detailed map of Mercury ever made.

    By Brad Plumer and Joseph Stromberg