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The Future Is... Fake Chicken
Angela Kim Sep 21, 2011
You may have heard Adriene Hill's story on fake chicken on the Marketplace Morning Report. But, why chow down on something fake when you can get...
At the New Bretton Woods, Sustainability is Inheritance
David Brancaccio Nov 3, 2011
At a new Bretton Woods conference in New Hampshire, I came across a new definition of sustainability. Typically the term sustainability is unders...
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.
North Korea might do some environmental good (for a profit)
Kai Ryssdal Nov 3, 2011
This final note today, in which sustainability jumps the shark. You know how big polluters -- or anyone, really -- if they want to reduce their...
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.
