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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

    Climate
    Why crude oil prices keep taking us by surpriseWhy crude oil prices keep taking us by surprise
    Climate

    It’d be great if we could predict future oil prices. Too bad we’ll always be terrible at it.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Why Peabody Energy, the world’s largest coal company, just went bankruptWhy Peabody Energy, the world’s largest coal company, just went bankrupt
    Climate

    Peabody Energy made a disastrous bet on China — and now may leave US taxpayers on the hook for abandoned mines.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Wild tigers show signs of rebounding for the first time in a centuryWild tigers show signs of rebounding for the first time in a century
    Climate

    Hey, look, some good environmental news.

    By Brad Plumer
    Technology
    Have we become too reliant on GPS? This satellite expert thinks so.Have we become too reliant on GPS? This satellite expert thinks so.
    Technology

    Our overuse of GPS may be ruining our ability to navigate for ourselves.

    By Brad Plumer
    Science
    SpaceX finally landed a rocket at sea — a huge step toward making spaceflight cheaperSpaceX finally landed a rocket at sea — a huge step toward making spaceflight cheaper
    Science

    This is a huge step for private spaceflight.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    An epic electricity crisis has forced Venezuela to declare every Friday a national holidayAn epic electricity crisis has forced Venezuela to declare every Friday a national holiday
    Climate

    The country has bigger oil reserves than Saudi Arabia, yet still can’t keep the lights on.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    The Great Barrier Reef is in serious trouble. These fish can help.The Great Barrier Reef is in serious trouble. These fish can help.
    Climate

    A new study shows how protecting key fish can help reefs recover after disaster.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Why bed bugs have made a horrifying comebackWhy bed bugs have made a horrifying comeback
    Climate

    How bad is it? A new study found that 1 in 8 low-income apartments in New Jersey had an infestation.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    Hundreds of coal plants are still being planned worldwide — enough to cook the planetHundreds of coal plants are still being planned worldwide — enough to cook the planet
    Climate

    This is going to be the biggest climate battle of the next 15 years.

    By Brad Plumer
    Climate
    One reason for the rush to reserve Tesla’s Model 3? A key tax credit is vanishing.One reason for the rush to reserve Tesla’s Model 3? A key tax credit is vanishing.
    Climate

    Elon Musk is hoping this $35,000 vehicle will help electric cars go mainstream.

    By Brad Plumer

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