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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Climate
    Rick Perry: I “regret” calling for the abolition of the Energy DepartmentRick Perry: I “regret” calling for the abolition of the Energy Department
    Climate

    Now that he’s about to lead the agency, he’s learning more about what it actually does.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Trump’s “hoax” tweet has set a ridiculously low bar for his nominees on climate changeTrump’s “hoax” tweet has set a ridiculously low bar for his nominees on climate change
    Climate

    Are we really applauding people now because they don’t believe global warming is a Chinese hoax?

    By Brad Plumer
    Remember when 2014 was the hottest year on record? Then 2015? Well, now it’s 2016.
    Climate
    If Trump wants to dismantle Obama’s EPA rules, here are all the obstacles he’ll faceIf Trump wants to dismantle Obama’s EPA rules, here are all the obstacles he’ll face
    Climate

    Tearing apart Obama’s climate rules is harder than it sounds — though not impossible.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    We’ve never seen global sea ice levels this low beforeWe’ve never seen global sea ice levels this low before
    Science

    Something very unusual is happening on this planet of ours.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    The biggest climate news of the week: China has canceled plans for 104 new coal plantsThe biggest climate news of the week: China has canceled plans for 104 new coal plants
    Climate

    When Trump says that China isn’t doing anything on climate change, he hasn’t been paying attention.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Rex Tillerson wants a “seat at the table” for global climate talks. We have many questions.Rex Tillerson wants a “seat at the table” for global climate talks. We have many questions.
    Climate

    Even if Trump decides to stick with the Paris deal, there are lots of ways he can undermine it from within.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Yes, the climate has always changed. This comic shows why that’s no comfort.Yes, the climate has always changed. This comic shows why that’s no comfort.
    Climate

    This is an incredible way to visualize global warming.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    The EPA just accused Fiat Chrysler of cheating on emissions with its diesel trucksThe EPA just accused Fiat Chrysler of cheating on emissions with its diesel trucks
    Climate

    Is this another Volkswagen-style scandal?

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Here’s what optimistic liberals get wrong about Trump and climate changeHere’s what optimistic liberals get wrong about Trump and climate change
    Climate

    Many liberals want to believe Trump can’t stop climate progress. They’re vastly overconfident.

    By Brad Plumer

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