Tim McDonnell
Tim McDonnell is a senior fellow on the Climate Desk, where he covers national energy policy and helps produce multimedia content. Previously, Tim was a researcher at Mother Jones.
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The Feds Are Fighting Forest Fires Wrong
The government pours billions into fighting fires but skimps on cheap, proven methods for stopping megafires before they start.
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Maps
The States That Use the Most Green Energy
Texas leads the nation in wind power; in Washington, hydroelectric dams provide 60 percent of the state’s energy.
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Charts
How Do You Get Conservatives to Buy Energy Efficient Products?
For starters, don't tell them it'll help fight climate change or "protect the environment."
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Charts
Your Wine Habit Is Threatening Endangered Pandas
Climate change is forcing a showdown between vineyards and sensitive habitats.
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Videos
Should You Buy That Beachfront Home in the Sandy-Ravaged Rockaways?
Homes ripped apart by the superstorm are proving to be magnets for bargain hunters—but not everyone is getting a good deal.
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Even More Evidence Climate Change Will Hit East Coast Cities Particularly Hard
We could see seven times as many Katrinas every year.
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Maps
A Map of All the U.S. Nuclear Plants That Almost Melted Down in 2012
Two years after Fukushima, some American nuclear power plants are still having scares.
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Climate Change: The Secret Inflamer of the Arab Spring
Droughts and resource shortages can destabilize countries and foment unrest.
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Videos
Scientists Hunt for Sewage in New York City’s Harbors
After Sandy, researchers are heading out to sea for a forensic look at the storm’s impacts.
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Photos
Meet the Newest Fleet of 'Green' Cars
Detroit rolled out the next generation of fuel-efficient cars at this year's Auto Show.
