Matt Smith
The Oil Industry Was Warned About Climate Change in 1968
A trove of newly released documents reveal the fossil fuel industry was told decades ago that rising amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere "may be the cause of serious world-wide environmental changes."
The World's Coral Reefs Are Undergoing a Massive Die-Off
Corals are the canary in the coal mine and they could become the first species lost to warming oceans brought about by climate change.
The World's Largest Coal Company Just Filed for Bankruptcy
US coal company Peabody Energy reports more than $10 billion in debt, making it the third, major US coal producer to seek protection from creditors since 2014.
Tesla's Model 3 Is a 'No-Brainer' for Auto Enthusiasts
Demand for Elon Musk's latest electric vehicle, priced at $35,000 and capable of driving 200 miles on a single charge, is so high that sales could push the boundaries of allowable US tax credits.
Record LA Gas Leak Could Bring Summer Blackouts to Southern California
Several California state agencies warn that a shortage in natural gas supplies could trigger blackouts when energy consumption rises during the warm summer months.
After 29 Deaths, This Notorious Coal Boss Is Headed to Prison
A federal judge issues former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship a one-year jail term and a $250,000 fine for conspiring to violate worker health and safety violations.
Federal Judge Approves $20B Gulf Spill Settlement — And BP Can Write Off a Lot of It
Ninety-nine percent of public comment submitted to the US Department of Justice about the proposed settlement complained that BP would simply treat the penalty as a cost of doing business.
Damaging Earthquakes Are Now As Likely in Oklahoma City and Dallas As in Most of California
The publication of a new earthquake risk map by the US Geological Survey last week is prompting public officials to reevaluate protocols for protecting roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
Alabama Taps BP Spill Funds for Another Upscale Beach Project
The state's auditor says the administration of embattled Gov. Robert Bentley is being "funny" about funds awarded to Alabama after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Japan Just Completed Its Whale Hunt in Antarctica — And It Killed a Lot of Animals
Although condemned internationally, Japan renewed whaling in the Southern Ocean, killing 333 animals, including 200 pregnant females.
Protesters Take Over Federal Auction of Oil and Gas Leases in the Gulf of Mexico
The Obama administration is opening up new areas of the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska to oil and natural gas extraction.
'You Just Don't Get It': Republicans Grill EPA's McCarthy About Flint Water Crisis
Two days of Capitol Hill hearings about Flint, Michigan's contaminated water were dominated by partisan fingerpointing.