David Biello

Agbogbloshie, Ghana in 2012.

Here's how to keep that old cell phone you're about to toss from becoming toxic e-waste in a developing country

You've seen the new iPhone 6. You want one. You buy one. So what do you do with your old iPhone to make sure it doesn't end up in some e-waste toxic pile in West Africa? We've got a few recommendations from an e-waste expert.

Here's how to keep that old cell phone you're about to toss from becoming toxic e-waste in a developing country

Waste Water from Oil Extraction Can Cause Earthquakes

Waste Water from Oil Extraction Can Cause Earthquakes

Why Guar Beans Matter

Why Guar Beans Matter

The Future of Nuclear Energy One Year After the Fukushima Meltdown

The Future of Nuclear Energy One Year After the Fukushima Meltdown
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Obama withdraws from stricter smog standards

Obama withdraws from stricter smog standards

Earthquake Rattles East Coast, As Hurricane Heads for U.S.

Earthquake Rattles East Coast, As Hurricane Heads for U.S.

Japan's Road to a Cold Shut Down of Fukushima

Japan's Road to a Cold Shut Down of Fukushima

Obama Administration Releases 30 Million Barrels of Oil from US Reserve

Obama Administration Releases 30 Million Barrels of Oil from US Reserve

One Year Later: Looking at the Impact of the BP Oil Disaster in the Gulf

To mark the one year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion, two of our regular contributors reflect on what the future looks like one year later. Lisa Margonelli of the New America Foundation and David Biello of Scientific American join us.

One Year Later: Looking at the Impact of the BP Oil Disaster in the Gulf

Answering Your Questions on Nuclear Crisis

Yesterday we asked listeners: What do you want to know about the ongoing crisis in Japan? Now we're going to have some of your best questions answered by David Biello of Scientific American.

Answering Your Questions on Nuclear Crisis

Fukushima Power Plant: 'How Serious is This?'

Fukushima Power Plant: 'How Serious is This?'

Fukushima and the Fallout

Fukushima and the Fallout
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Energy experts skeptical of Cancún climate talks

To learn why many climate policy watchers are skeptical of any tangible progress, we speak with David Biello, associate editor of environment and energy at Scientific American Online, and Majora Carter, host of American Public Media's 'The Promised Land.'

Energy experts skeptical of Cancún climate talks
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What have we learned from the BP oil spill?

We talk with David Biello, associate editor of environment and energy at Scientific American, about how the BP oil spill crisis may leave us better prepared for the future, despite the massive environmental costs.

What have we learned from the BP oil spill?
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Feds may take over oil cleanup efforts from BP

We talk with David Pettit (Natural Resources Defense Fund) about the legal obligations of the federal government. And David Biello (Scientific American) helps us assess whether the federal government has the necessary expertise.

Feds may take over oil cleanup efforts from BP