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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Climate
    Rex Tillerson’s potentially huge conflict of interest over Russia and oil, explainedRex Tillerson’s potentially huge conflict of interest over Russia and oil, explained
    Climate

    ExxonMobil has billions at stake over sanctions on Russia. Its CEO is now in Trump’s Cabinet.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Rick Perry once wanted to abolish the Energy Department. Trump picked him to run it.Rick Perry once wanted to abolish the Energy Department. Trump picked him to run it.
    Climate

    It’s yet another climate denier in a key energy position in Trump’s Cabinet.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Russia joins OPEC in throttling oil production — and oil prices keep risingRussia joins OPEC in throttling oil production — and oil prices keep rising
    Climate

    The world’s oil producers are gambling that they can hike prices by throttling production.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Methane levels in the atmosphere are now rising at their fastest pace in decadesMethane levels in the atmosphere are now rising at their fastest pace in decades
    Climate

    It’s time to take seriously the second most important cause of global warming.

    By Brad Plumer
    Trump’s team is asking for the names of Energy Department employees who worked on climate issues
    Trump’s EPA pick is an ardent foe of virtually everything Obama’s EPA has done
    Climate
    Inside the audacious quest to bring back supersonic flightInside the audacious quest to bring back supersonic flight
    Climate

    We’ve learned to tolerate slow, boring air travel. But there’s a compelling case that it should be much, much faster.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Donald Trump met with Al Gore to discuss “climate issues.” We have many, many questions.Donald Trump met with Al Gore to discuss “climate issues.” We have many, many questions.
    Climate
    Army Corps says it will consider alternative routes for the Dakota Access PipelineArmy Corps says it will consider alternative routes for the Dakota Access Pipeline
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    Climate

    This is a huge, huge win for the Standing Rock Sioux who were protesting the controversial project.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    This python in Florida ate 3 deer in 90 days. That’s not even the scariest part.This python in Florida ate 3 deer in 90 days. That’s not even the scariest part.
    Science

    Invasive pythons are devastating the Everglades — and there’s no limit to what they’ll eat.

    By Brad Plumer

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