Dharna Noor

10/15/21

<i>The ABCs of Big Oil</i>: How Big Oil Killed Our Political Imagination

The ABCs of Big Oil: How Big Oil Killed Our Political Imagination

On the fourth episode of The ABCs of Big Oil podcast, we look at how fossil fuel companies have taken over higher…

10/15/21

Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott, and the Magical Thinking About Bitcoin’s Ability to Fix Texas’ Grid

Texas' grid needs an overhaul. But despite recent claims from Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz, cryptocurrency…

10/14/21

Shell CEO Roasted at TED Climate Conference He Was Foolishly Invited to Speak At

As Shell’s CEO Ben van Beurden spoke at a TED conference, he was interrupted by organizers, one of whom called him…

10/13/21

A Tiny Alabama Company Owns More Gas Wells Than Exxon

Diversified Energy isn't a household name, but it's gobbling up other producers' aging, methane-leaking gas wells.

10/12/21

Here's What Sea Level Rise Will Do to 9 Cities If We Make the Wrong Choices

New visualizations show the stakes of climate change for coastal communities, including some of the biggest cities…

10/11/21

California Is Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and Lawnmowers

Using a gas-powered leaf blower for an hour can produce as much carbon pollution as driving for 8 hours, so this is…

10/11/21

There’s a New Climate Rock Anthem for Pissed-Off Teens

11-year-old Nandi Bushell teamed up with Tom Morello's son in a new song about the climate crisis, complete with…

10/8/21

<i>The ABCs of Big Oil</i>: How the 'Father of Forestry' Inspired Big Oil

The ABCs of Big Oil: How the 'Father of Forestry' Inspired Big Oil

On the third episode of The ABCs of Big Oil podcast, we look at why the oil and gas industry wanted to propagandize…

10/8/21

Biden Restores Protections for Bears Ears National Monument

The administration expanded the border for the monument, reversing a Trump-era decision. It's a major win for…

10/7/21

Climate Justice Groups Flood Top Biden Administration Officials’ Inboxes With 5,600 Emails

The e-blast shows growing tension between the administration and the grassroots climate movement over financial…

10/7/21

Is It More Sustainable to Live Off the Land or in the City?

We try to get to the bottom of whether urban living is greener than off-the-grid life.

10/6/21

Salute 480 Otis, Our Four-Time Fat Bear King

The winner of this year's Fat Bear Week is a stalwart of the competition. He's not the king I wanted, but he's the…

10/5/21

Huntington Beach High School May Want to Change Its Mascot After This Oil Spill

Should it really be any surprise that this disaster hit a city that has a high school football team called the…

10/5/21

Earth Is Getting Dimmer

Decades of earthshine data show the planet is less bright than it used to be.

10/4/21

Urban Heat Is Getting More Dangerous

Exposure to extreme heat in cities has tripled since the 1980s, putting more people in harm's way.

10/1/21

<i>The ABCs of Big Oil: </i>The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Century-Long Quest to Invade Elementary Schools

The ABCs of Big Oil: The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Century-Long Quest to Invade Elementary Schools

On the second episode of The ABCs of Big Oil, we focus on the fossil fuel industry's long history of pushing pro-oil…

10/1/21

Why Are UK Gas Prices So High, and Could It Affect the U.S.?

Energy bills are soaring, fertilizer plants are closing, and meat and soda production are taking a hit. And a cold…

9/30/21

UN Finds Steven Donziger’s House Arrest Violates International Law, Says It’s ‘Appalled’ [UPDATE: The Judge Didn't Listen]

The world’s leading body on human rights ruled that the home detention of the attorney, who won a landmark case…

9/29/21

U.S. Declares Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, 22 Other Species Extinct

'Extinction is not inevitable. It is a political choice. ... As a country we need to stand up and say we aren’t…

9/28/21

2021's Best Fat Bears, Ranked

These are the top five fat bear contestants. I will not be taking questions at this time.

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