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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Climate
    This time lapse of the Sun reveals the largest sunspot in 24 yearsThis time lapse of the Sun reveals the largest sunspot in 24 years
    Climate

    The sunspot is as big as Jupiter and fired off six X-class flares in the last two weeks of October.

    By Brad Plumer
    Natural Disasters
    Scientists were expecting a big El Niño this year. So where did it go?Scientists were expecting a big El Niño this year. So where did it go?
    Natural Disasters

    The odds of El Niño are now down to 58% — and if one emerges, it’s expected to be weak.

    By Brad Plumer
    archives
    Maui just banned GMO farming. Will it hold up in court?Maui just banned GMO farming. Will it hold up in court?
    archives

    A new law in Hawaii could have a surprisingly large impact on the future of genetically modified food.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Australia repealed its carbon tax — and emissions are soaring againAustralia repealed its carbon tax — and emissions are soaring again
    Climate

    The rise in emissions will wipe out the reductions made in the two years that the carbon tax existed.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    The US now uses less water than it did in 1970The US now uses less water than it did in 1970
    Climate

    These are some impressive efficiency gains.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    The Senate can now pass a Keystone pipeline bill. Will Obama veto?The Senate can now pass a Keystone pipeline bill. Will Obama veto?
    Climate

    A lot may depend on the form that the Keystone bill takes.

    By Brad Plumer
    archives
    The biggest loser in this election is the climateThe biggest loser in this election is the climate
    archives

    Green groups spent millions to make this election about climate change. It didn’t work.

    By Brad Plumer
    Technology
    Estonia has online voting. Should the United States?Estonia has online voting. Should the United States?
    Technology

    There are lots of benefits. But the risks of hacking are still way too high.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    A guide to the fight over GMO labeling in Colorado and OregonA guide to the fight over GMO labeling in Colorado and Oregon
    Climate

    There’s no evidence that GMO foods are harmful to your health. But they’ve become incredibly contentious.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    How to stop global warming, in 7 stepsHow to stop global warming, in 7 steps
    Climate

    It may require phasing out fossil-fuel emissions entirely this century, a new UN climate report warns.

    By Brad Plumer