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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Fracking, explained
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    By Brad Plumer
    Obama’s climate plan, explained
    archives
    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Study: We’ve wiped out half the world’s wildlife since 1970Study: We’ve wiped out half the world’s wildlife since 1970
    Climate

    The killing of Zimbabwe’s beloved Cecil the lion has outraged the world this week. But the bigger picture is even worse.

    By Brad Plumer
    Explainers
    11 maps that explain energy in America11 maps that explain energy in America
    Explainers

    If you’ve ever wondered where the electricity in your house comes from, here’s a visual guide.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Hillary Clinton is calling for a 700% increase in solar power. Is that realistic?Hillary Clinton is calling for a 700% increase in solar power. Is that realistic?
    Climate

    A closer look at her big new proposal to boost renewable power from 13% of electricity today to 33% by 2027.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Congress keeps finding increasingly absurd ways to avoid raising the gas taxCongress keeps finding increasingly absurd ways to avoid raising the gas tax
    Climate

    This is getting ridiculous.

    By Brad Plumer
    Genetically modified food, explained
    How are GM foods regulated?How are GM foods regulated?
    Genetically modified food, explained
    By Brad Plumer
    Genetically modified food, explained
    How widespread are GM foods?How widespread are GM foods?
    Genetically modified food, explained
    By Brad Plumer
    Genetically modified food, explained
    Are GM crops good or bad for the environment?Are GM crops good or bad for the environment?
    Genetically modified food, explained
    By Brad Plumer
    Genetically modified food, explained
    Are GMOs safe to eat?Are GMOs safe to eat?
    Genetically modified food, explained
    By Brad Plumer