Thor Benson

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Thor Benson is an independent journalist who has contributed to Popular Science, Wired, The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Rolling Stone and many other publications. He covers politics, tech and science.

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Thousands of EV chargers will soon line America’s highways

Thousands of EV chargers will soon line America’s highways

By Thor Benson / Oct 17, 2022
Is ‘cloud seeding’ actually helping fight drought?

Is ‘cloud seeding’ actually helping fight drought?

By Thor Benson / Sep 12, 2022
Are solar panels headed for space?

Are solar panels headed for space?

By Thor Benson / Sep 6, 2022
Why congestion pricing reduces traffic better than new highway lanes

Why congestion pricing reduces traffic better than new highway lanes

By Thor Benson / Aug 22, 2022
What do AC limits mean for a heatwave-stricken Europe?

What do AC limits mean for a heatwave-stricken Europe?

By Thor Benson / Aug 15, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS could kick US climate policy back into action

The Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS could kick US climate policy back into action

By Thor Benson / Aug 8, 2022
In Texas, a strained grid braces for more crypto mining

In Texas, a strained grid braces for more crypto mining

By Thor Benson / Aug 1, 2022
Federal climate policy is still possible—if Biden takes action

Federal climate policy is still possible—if Biden takes action

By Thor Benson / Jul 24, 2022
The biggest tool we have to fight climate anxiety is community

The biggest tool we have to fight climate anxiety is community

By Thor Benson / Jul 18, 2022
The EPA needs to retool its fight against climate pollution. Here’s how.

The EPA needs to retool its fight against climate pollution. Here’s how.

By Thor Benson / Jul 11, 2022

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