Ranked #1
In Texas, a coal mine opens to power Mexico
In Texas, a coal mine opens to power Mexico
The coal industry is struggling as cheaper and cleaner natural gas undercuts coal and environmental regulations push uti... Read more
26 Aug 2015
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4mins
Ranked #2
The little-known coal of Texas
The little-known coal of Texas
Texas is oil country. Everyone knows that. But Texas generates 1/3 of its electricity from coal. And here’s the bigger ... Read more
12 Aug 2015
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3mins
Ranked #3
Tornado Man on Marketplace
Tornado Man on Marketplace
You've heard of wind and solar. But what about harnessing other forces of nature for energy? Like, tornadoes. That's Lou... Read more
14 Apr 2015
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4mins
Ranked #4
Fish and Lettuce
Fish and Lettuce
You can raise tropical fish in Minnesota. But why would you want to? To feed the lettuce, of course. It’s called aquapon... Read more
11 Sep 2014
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4mins
Ranked #5
From Rice to Shrimp
From Rice to Shrimp
In the Mekong Delta, rice is suffering from greater exposure to salt water as sea levels rise because of climate change.... Read more
11 Sep 2014
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5mins
Ranked #6
Eric Rignot and the Ice of Antarctica -- The Adaptors
Eric Rignot and the Ice of Antarctica -- The Adaptors
A big chunk of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is collapsing. Scientists announced in May that it's now inevitable -- thoug... Read more
27 Jun 2014
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7mins
Ranked #7
Michelle Nijhuis is back on the grid -- The Adaptors
Michelle Nijhuis is back on the grid -- The Adaptors
Science writer Michelle Nijhuis spent 15 years living in a completely solar-powered house. Now she, her husband and thei... Read more
16 Jun 2014
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7mins