Stories From Our Partners

The latest climate-related stories from our partners.

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy/Flickr
January 7, 2013

Could Chuck Hagel Turn Out To Be a Climate Hawk?

The likely defense secretary nominee has been confused about climate change… but concerned about it, too.

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January 4, 2013

What “Happy Feet Two” Star Matt Damon Taught Me About Fracking

It’s bad for farm cows, and even worse for heartfelt dramatic monologues.

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EPI2oh/Flickr
January 4, 2013

Rig Owner Pays $1.4bn to Settle Over Deepwater

Transocean, owner of the Deepwater Horizon rig, settles over criminal and civil charges.

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January 2, 2013

When Fracking Came to Suburban Texas

Residents of Gardendale, a suburb near the hub of the west Texas oil industry, face having up to 300 wells in their backyards.

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January 2, 2013

Rebecca Solnit: 2013 Will Be Year Zero In Our Climate Battle

From climate change to class conflict—the challenges we will confront in 2013.

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More Climate Desk Features

Stacy Carolin collects samples in a Borneo cave last fall. Photo by Syria Lejau
June 6, 2013

Slicing Open Stalagmites to Reveal Climate Secrets

Scientists are heading underground for clues to ancient climates.

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Weather Channel
June 5, 2013

One Meteorologist’s Come-to-Jesus Moment on Climate Change

Like many TV weathermen, Stu Ostro didn’t believe in climate change—until extreme weather and scientific evidence changed his mind.

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June 3, 2013

How To Fix the Climate, in One Simple Flowchart

Will eating fewer hamburgers help? How about dumping iron into the ocean? Here’s your one-stop shop for the answers.

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