Technology
The Battle Against Global Warming Is the New Cold War
Here's how to mobilize the same federal machinery that gave us Wi-Fi, semiconductors, GPS, and the internet—this time to fight climate...
Geoengineering Is an Option. Just Read the Fine Print
Scientists have proposed a range of techniques for reducing global warming—some commonsense, some harebrained, and some scary as hell.
Solar Panels Could Be the Best Fad Ever
Installing an array on your roof is environmental exhibitionism—and it's contagious.
A One-Time Poultry Farmer Invents the Future of Refrigeration
Mechanical cooling revolutionized the global food supply—and accelerated global warming. Peter Dearman’s liquid air engine could change...
GMOs Could be a Key to Sustainable Farming
If we want to feed a growing population without fueling global warming, we need to redefine what we think of as good food.
Climate Change: The Complete WIRED Guide
The world is getting warmer, the weather is getting worse. Here's everything you need to know about what humans can do to stop wrecking...
The Political Promise of Carbon Taxes
Putting a price on emissions has become a bipartisan issue. Now we just need to do it the right way.
The Fishy Fix to a Methane-Spewing Crop
Rice has the biggest carbon footprint of any grain. Bite by bite, bacteria-guzzling minnows can make it much smaller.
How We Will All Solve the Climate Crisis
We only have one Earth. And we have the technology to save it.
We Can't Tackle Climate Change Without You
It's time to make a commitment to do more for the climate. Do what you're good at, and do your best.
