Skip to main content
The homepageVoxVox logo
The homepageVoxVox logo

This moment demands more than headlines

In a time of noise, confusion, and spin, we’re committed to clarity, truth, and depth — even when it’s hard. That kind of journalism isn’t easy.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

On the apocalypse beat, more or less.

Latest articles by Brad Plumer

Science
The winter solstice is Saturday: 10 things to know about the shortest day of the yearThe winter solstice is Saturday: 10 things to know about the shortest day of the year
Science

A short scientific guide to the solstice.

By Brian Resnick and Brad Plumer
Science
9 questions about climate change you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about climate change you were too embarrassed to ask
Science

Basic answers to basic questions about global warming and the future climate.

By Brad Plumer, Umair Irfan and 1 more
Explainers
A simple guide to CRISPR, one of the biggest science stories of the decadeA simple guide to CRISPR, one of the biggest science stories of the decade
Explainers

It could revolutionize everything from medicine to agriculture. Better read up now.

By Umair Irfan, Julia Belluz and 2 more
Climate
Why Trump wants to repeal an Obama-era clean water ruleWhy Trump wants to repeal an Obama-era clean water rule
Climate

The EPA is suspending the Clean Water Rule while it scrambles to come up with a replacement.

By Brad Plumer and Umair Irfan
How do hurricanes form? A step-by-step guide.
Science

A simple way to understand the difference between tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes.

By Brad Plumer and Ruairí Arrieta-Kenna
Climate
What’s at stake in Trump’s looming decision on the Paris climate agreementWhat’s at stake in Trump’s looming decision on the Paris climate agreement
Climate

Trump will decide this climate treaty’s fate Thursday.

By Brad Plumer and Eliza Barclay
Science
A Cold War theory for why scientists and the government have become so estrangedA Cold War theory for why scientists and the government have become so estranged
Science

Want politicians to value science? Find them a common enemy.

By Brad Plumer
Science
7 things we’ve learned about Earth since the last Earth Day7 things we’ve learned about Earth since the last Earth Day
Science

New clouds, new fluorescent frogs — and a few new warning signs about the planet.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
This interactive map shows why renewables and natural gas are taking over the USThis interactive map shows why renewables and natural gas are taking over the US
Climate

This one’s for all the energy nerds out there.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
A closer look at how rich countries “outsource” their CO2 emissions to poorer onesA closer look at how rich countries “outsource” their CO2 emissions to poorer ones
Climate

The dirty secret of climate change that no one likes to talk about.

By Brad Plumer

Most Popular

  1. The bigger story behind the mass exodus of CDC leadership
  2. Take a mental break with the newest Vox crossword
  3. Why are single men so miserable?
    The Highlight
  4. The search for Earth’s most mysterious creatures is turning up extraordinary results
  5. Why China can build so quickly and America can’t
    Podcast