b

Ted Turner says Obama should have put energy first

Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power.




b

Why Weiner's resignation is bad for the environment

The now former congressman leaves behind a lengthy pro-environment record.




b

Low profile Supreme Court case could be big problems for planet

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt




b

Debt ceiling debate raises environmental concerns

Spending cuts are the talk of Washington these days. Some are looking to make big political gains with cuts that won't create measurable savings.




b

Why Obama is losing environmentalists

The White House is taking a political risk: Spurn environmentalists enough times, and they might return the favor.




b

If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter?

Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c



  • Sustainable Business Practices

b

The trouble with 'carbon bombs'

A new study shows Alberta's oil sands are nowhere near the climate terror that coal is. Which is a kind of relief, because we have a market-ready substitute for




b

Inhofe launches wacky 'Climate Hoax' book despite severe climate impacts in Oklahoma

Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a 'climate hoax' expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state of Oklahoma.




b

Obama, Romney answer science questions

While they declined a televised science debate, the candidates did provide written answers to 14 questions from the country's top scientists.




b

Obama-Romney debates end 20-year streak

For the first time in two decades, a U.S. presidential debate season has passed without any candidate or moderator mentioning climate change.




b

Michael Bloomberg endorses Barack Obama, 'a president to lead on climate change'

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.




b

Report: 10-degree heat rise possible by 2100

World leaders have pledged to limit the rise to 3.6 degrees, but a new study finds global temperatures could increase 10.8 degrees by century's end.



  • Climate & Weather

b

3 ways Obama's win affects the environment

Despite his recent silence on climate change, there's reason to believe Obama might focus more intently on environmental issues during his second term.




b

Poll reveals more Americans believe in climate change

The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.



  • Climate & Weather

b

State of the Union: Obama urges action on climate change

President Barack Obama took a strong stance on fighting climate change, "for the sake of our children and our future."




b

Web game looks at U.S. policies that could end world hunger

New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world.




b

Obama to announce bold action on climate -- but is that enough?

Global warming will march on regardless, argues writer Sami Grover. Maybe it's time to get more ambitious in our response.



  • Climate & Weather

b

Obama to announce global warming plan today

President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today.




b

Obama unveils new U.S. climate change plan

Arguing that 'Americans are already paying the price of inaction,' Obama unveiled an unprecedented national climate strategy in a sweltering speech Tuesday.



  • Climate & Weather

b

How trapping carbon dioxide underground will reduce emissions

Reducing carbon dioxide may be solved in storing emissions in deep, subterranean rock throughout the country.




b

New map identifies ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.



  • Climate & Weather

b

Ford using Big Data to fight climate change

Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country.




b

Global warming isn't on 'hiatus'

The Montreal Protocol, which phased out ozone-killing gases, has helped. Meanwhile the oceans are warming faster than ever.



  • Climate & Weather

b

5 things to know about the EPA's new CO2 proposal

The new U.S. plan to limit power plant emissions is 645 pages long. Here's what you need to know.



  • Climate & Weather

b

Curbing coal is inevitable (forget the political rhetoric)

President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans.




b

Why fixing climate change may turn out to be a bargain

If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find.



  • Climate & Weather

b

Climate change jokes brings levity to NRDC fundraiser

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.



  • Arts & Culture

b

4 things to know about the Paris climate deal

The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind.



  • Climate & Weather

b

More scientists may be on the ballot in 2018

A political action committee aims to connect the STEM community with the resources to run a successful campaign for political office.




b

Alarming rise in diabetes in children

While the scientist try to figure out why type 1 diabetes is on the rise, let's do our parts to make sure our kids don't develop type 2 diabetes.




b

Basal insulin, omega-3s don't help diabetics, new study finds

Researchers present results of the ORIGIN study evaluating 12,500 patients in 40 countries.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Diabetes drug may help prevent breast cancer

New research finds that a relativity cheap and safe diabetes medication may help prevent breast cancer.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Paula Deen dishes on diet, diabetes -- and her new dress size

The Food Network host known for her outrageously caloric concoctions talks about how she's losing weight and why exercise isn't as 'addictive' as she'd been to




b

Artificial sweeteners: Not a silver bullet for weight loss

A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Phthalates in nail polish, hair spray may increase diabetes risk

A group of chemicals found in personal care products may raise the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

b

Study: Weight training may reduce diabetes risk in men

Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Statins: Benefits outweigh diabetes risk

Cholesterol-lowing drugs called statins have been shown to increase the risk of diabetes in some people, but this potential harm is outweighed by the benefits o



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Common virus may lead to Type 2 diabetes

Scientists find that adults infected with a common strain of the herpes virus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those free of the virus.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Teens with metabolic syndrome perform worse on tests

Teens with metabolic syndrome — a set of health conditions linked with the development of heart disease and diabetes — perform worse in school than their he



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

People who never knew they had diabetes are dying of it

A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Alzheimer's could be reclassified as Type 3 diabetes

Could Alzheimer's really just be another form of diabetes, caused by eating too much junk food?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Board of Health OKs NYC soda ban

New York City's Board of Health voted on Sept. 13 to approve the "soda ban" that limits the sale of large sugary drinks within the city, according to tweets fro




b

Changes in gut flora linked to Type 2 diabetes

Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Study finds strong link between psoriasis and diabetes

Researchers find patients with severe psoriasis were almost twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes than those without the skin condition.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Diabetes drug may help ovarian cancer patients

Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

How holiday eating disturbs your 'food clock'

A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues.




b

Could this be the true 'miracle' diet?

A new book, 'The 8-Hour Diet,' has science and sensibility behind it.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

Type 1 diabetes on the rise in children

New study finds that cases of type 1 diabetes are rising sharply, particularly among kids under the age of 5.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

b

A daily can of soda may raise diabetes risk

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.




b

Walking after dinner may reduce diabetes risk

New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being