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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Science
    Maybe we should try not to kill every last thing in the oceansMaybe we should try not to kill every last thing in the oceans
    Science

    Up until now, the oceans have been (mostly) free of extinctions. But a major new study suggests that’s about to change.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    There are now as many solar jobs as coal jobs in the USThere are now as many solar jobs as coal jobs in the US
    Climate

    But is that really a good thing?

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    2014 should convince even global-warming skeptics that something is going wrong2014 should convince even global-warming skeptics that something is going wrong
    Science

    Global warming hasn’t gone away.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    Pope Francis says climate change is mostly man-made. Will anyone care?Pope Francis says climate change is mostly man-made. Will anyone care?
    Science

    This comes at a time when the Senate is debating a measure on whether global warming is real.

    By Brad Plumer
    archives
    An ocean mystery: How high did sea levels rise in the 20th century?An ocean mystery: How high did sea levels rise in the 20th century?
    archives

    A new study tries to solve a nagging mystery about how much the oceans actually rose in the 20th century.

    By Brad Plumer
    archives
    The recent US snowstorms looked absolutely stunning from spaceThe recent US snowstorms looked absolutely stunning from space
    archives

    The images were captured by NASA satellite.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    The best ways to recycle your Christmas tree: lions, goats, and lingerieThe best ways to recycle your Christmas tree: lions, goats, and lingerie
    Climate

    Some zoos are now accepting donations of old trees to give to their lions.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    The White House wants to cut methane emissions from oil and gas operationsThe White House wants to cut methane emissions from oil and gas operations
    Science

    The White House wants to cut methane leaks from oil and gas operations in half by 2025.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    California still needs a ridiculous amount of rain to end its droughtCalifornia still needs a ridiculous amount of rain to end its drought
    Science

    The recent storms have barely made a dent in the state’s dry spell.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    Discovery Channel’s new president promises they’ll stop making stuff upDiscovery Channel’s new president promises they’ll stop making stuff up
    Science

    Is this the end of fake Shark Week documentaries?

    By Brad Plumer