Archive for September, 2012

Energy, Fracking

Solutions From the Gas Fields

Solutions From the Gas Fields

For better or worse, hydraulic fracturing wells are springing up across the country, with uncertain social and environmental effects. Here's how one researcher thinks we can make fracking safer.
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Culture, Reviews

Book Review: America the Possible

Book Review: America the Possible

Gus Speth's new tome marshals an impressive array of policy proposals in envisioning a new nation.
by × September 12, 2012 × 1 comment

Agriculture, Culture, Human Landscape, Multimedia

Infographic: Big Bad Corn

Infographic: Big Bad Corn

From ethanol subsidies to obesity, the litany of corn-related problems is almost endless.
by × September 10, 2012 × 0 comments

Agriculture, Multimedia

Pollinating Connecticut

Pollinating Connecticut

Throw on your protective suit, strap on your fencing mask, and make sure your EpiPen is in an easily accessible pocket: it's beekeeping time, and New Haven is abuzz with apiary awesomeness.
by × September 5, 2012 × 3 comments