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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Explainers
    Volkswagen’s appalling clean diesel scandal, explainedVolkswagen’s appalling clean diesel scandal, explained
    Explainers

    The company went to absurd lengths to deceive the EPA about car pollution. Now it’s in deep shit.

    By Brad Plumer
    Explainers
    The Keystone XL pipeline controversy, explainedThe Keystone XL pipeline controversy, explained
    Explainers

    A guide to the endless dispute over this controversial oil project.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    There’s a better way to tame large forest fires. So why don’t we do it?There’s a better way to tame large forest fires. So why don’t we do it?
    Climate

    It’s all about fighting fire with fire. Really.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    China’s vast appetite for raw materials is waning — causing chaos around the worldChina’s vast appetite for raw materials is waning — causing chaos around the world
    Climate

    China uses as much coal, steel, and concrete as the rest of the world combined.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Saudi Arabia squandered its groundwater and agriculture collapsed. California, take note.Saudi Arabia squandered its groundwater and agriculture collapsed. California, take note.
    Climate

    It’s called a non-renewable resource for a reason.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Solar power is still growing rapidly, but it’s about to hit a speed bumpSolar power is still growing rapidly, but it’s about to hit a speed bump
    Climate

    If Congress lets a key tax credit expire in 2017, solar’s record growth could slow drastically.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Sarah Palin wants to be Donald Trump’s energy secretary, has no idea what the job entailsSarah Palin wants to be Donald Trump’s energy secretary, has no idea what the job entails
    Climate

    Among other problems, she seems to be thinking of the wrong agency.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    How to profit from global warmingHow to profit from global warming
    Climate

    Global warming isn’t necessarily bad news for everyone. For some companies, it’s an opportunity to make lots of money.

    By Brad Plumer
    Explainers
    The controversy over Shell’s Arctic oil drilling, explainedThe controversy over Shell’s Arctic oil drilling, explained
    Explainers

    Obama’s decision to green-light Shell’s activities this summer have put him at sharp odds with environmentalists.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    Are solar panels right for you? Google’s new mapping tool can help you decide.Are solar panels right for you? Google’s new mapping tool can help you decide.
    Science

    These are the sort of small innovations that will help solar catch on.

    By Brad Plumer