
Brad Plumer
Former Senior Editor
Latest articles by Brad Plumer


There’s reason to be optimistic about wind and solar, but don’t go overboard.


Everyone loves to blame almonds for California’s water crisis. But that misses the bigger story.


People love to blame almond farmers, or golf courses, or environmentalists. But there’s an even bigger problem here.


Green groups have long struggled with how to confront fracking. Increasingly, many — but not all — are against it.


Some scientists argue the “Anthropocene” started with the atomic bomb in 1945. Still others say it began in 1610, driven by smallpox.


The state’s drought has gotten really, really bad.


The pattern becomes obvious in looking at the growth of solar in Connecticut.


This is the most common mistake in covering energy issues.


He’ll likely need to crack down on methane leaks from oil and gas drilling.


The Coast Guard will have to deal with more oil spills and stranded ships.