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Freakonomics: Saving the environment, or just showing off?
Stephen Dubner Nov 10, 2011
Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner talks about the idea of "conspicuous conservation," where people indulge in certain earth-saving acts as a way to show off that they care about the environment, and in turn, benefit socially.
EPA scientist advocates 'green chemistry'
Sarah Gardner Sep 22, 2011
Environmental agency's new chief scientist envisions a world in which chemicals aren't toxic.
Japan escalates evacuation efforts after explosions at nuclear plant
Chris Hogg Aug 5, 2011
The Japanese government has expanded the evacuation zone surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant after several explosions. The fires, triggered by the earthquake, have caused a surge in potentially toxic radiation.
U.S. nuclear energy under more scrutiny
Mitchell Hartman Mar 14, 2011
As Japan struggles to control quake-damaged nuclear reactors, lawmakers and leaders express doubts over the future of global nuclear power.
Bank of Japan adds $183 billion to economy
Jeremy Hobson Aug 5, 2011
After a devastating earthquake last week, Japan is taking steps to prevent an economic collapse in the country. The Bank of Japan has injected a record amount of cash into the financial system to provide liquidity and stabilize the shaky economy.
Bad vs. good bulbs on the Hill
Eve Troeh Mar 10, 2011
The BULB Act comes to Congress today to try to stop the outlawing of wasteful light bulbs.
New Zealand earthquake reinforces need for better infrastructure
Eve Troeh Feb 25, 2011
Reports this morning say the death toll in New Zealand could top 400 following this week's catastrophic earthquake. As American engineers descend on the country to measure the damage, governments are reminded to make building safety measures a priority. Eve Troeh has more.
Oil industry ready to resume drilling in the Gulf
Jeremy Hobson Feb 25, 2011
Deep water drilling has been on hold in the Gulf of Mexico since the disastrous BP oil spill. But industry executives say they're ready to resume drilling. Jeremy Hobson speaks with Barbara Shook, Houston bureau chief for the Energy Intelligence Group.
Google Earth Engine maps 25 years of data
Eve Troeh Feb 25, 2011
In an effort to cut global greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations is offering carbon credits in exchange for saving trees. To help end deforestation, Google has compiled 25 years of maps, data, and scientific measurements in its new project, Google Earth Engine. Eve Troeh reports.
Ecuador judge fines Chevron $9 billion
Eve Troeh Feb 15, 2011
An Ecuadorean judge has fined oil corporation Chevron more than $9 billion in a case that's spanned over a decade. The judge ruled that the company is responsible for the pollution of forest and rivers in northern Ecuador. Eve Troeh has more.
