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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Climate
    Obama wants to allow oil drilling off the East Coast — but limit it in AlaskaObama wants to allow oil drilling off the East Coast — but limit it in Alaska
    Climate

    Obama keeps getting caught between two conflicting impulses: protecting the environment and nurturing the oil boom.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    New York is worried about a blizzard. The Midwest is unimpressed.New York is worried about a blizzard. The Midwest is unimpressed.
    Science

    A look at how often blizzards and blizzard warnings occur in the United States.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    A “crippling and potentially historic blizzard” is headed for the East CoastA “crippling and potentially historic blizzard” is headed for the East Coast
    Science

    “Assume that you don’t want to be out in this storm,” said New York mayor Bill de Blasio.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    How America got addicted to road salt — and why it’s become a problemHow America got addicted to road salt — and why it’s become a problem
    Climate

    When the salt washes away, it causes all sorts of havoc. So scientists are looking for alternatives.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    “All-natural” food labels are meaningless. Let’s get rid of them.“All-natural” food labels are meaningless. Let’s get rid of them.
    Science

    There are few rules for how it’s used and companies will slap it on all sorts of things.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Why oil prices keep falling — and throwing the world into turmoilWhy oil prices keep falling — and throwing the world into turmoil
    Climate

    A complete guide to the oil price crash.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    What Saudi King Abdullah’s death could mean for oil pricesWhat Saudi King Abdullah’s death could mean for oil prices
    Climate

    Saudi Arabia’s current oil policy helps keep global prices down. How long will it last?

    By Brad Plumer
    Politics
    Mitt Romney believes in global warming again. But how would he deal with it?Mitt Romney believes in global warming again. But how would he deal with it?
    Politics

    The next president will have a ton of say about US climate policy.

    By Brad Plumer
    Politics
    The Senate is pretty clearly a hoaxThe Senate is pretty clearly a hoax
    Politics

    Only half the Senate could agree to a bill saying that humans “significantly” contribute to global warming.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Low gas prices are great for Obama. Too bad he can’t really take credit.Low gas prices are great for Obama. Too bad he can’t really take credit.
    Climate

    The price of oil is falling for reasons outside his control.

    By Brad Plumer