Dan Weissmann

Reporter, Sustainability

Latest Stories (232)

Why Darden ditched biscuits and not breadsticks

May 16, 2014
Darden is giving up Red Lobster and keeping Olive Garden.

In New Jersey, mass transit for the masses

May 15, 2014
Jitney buses offer bargains and convenience in New Jersey cities, but not without costs.

Who will pay for climate change? Not us, insurer says

May 14, 2014
One insurer sues Chicago, saying the city could have prevented flood damage from a predicted downpour.

Why green olives come in jars, but black ones come in cans

May 5, 2014
A tale of economics, dinner parties and death.
Olives from Eataly, which don't come in a can or a jar.
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Coal ash = environmental win (when you recycle it)

Apr 28, 2014
The toxic discharge from coal plants beats Portland cement when used in concrete.

Rick Warren goes global, for more mega-church action

Apr 23, 2014
Of the world's 20 biggest megachurches, only one is in the U.S.

Earth day is middle aged. Is it over the hill?

Apr 22, 2014
Americans worry less about the environment than scientists say we should

Solar grows, with government help

Apr 18, 2014
Despite some failures, solar is growing into a big industry.

A bill of health for insurance companies

Apr 17, 2014
The ACA brought new customers and revenue. Profits are a maybe.