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Justin Nobel

Business Science

America’s Radioactive Secret

Oil-and-gas wells produce nearly a trillion gallons of toxic waste a year. An investigation shows how it could be making workers sick and contaminating communities across America.

Justin Nobel Rolling Stone Jan 2020 35min Permalink

Science

Postcards from the Edge

The Berkeley Pit is a gorgeous, toxic former mining site in Montana that’s beloved by tourists. But unless it’s cleaned up soon, it could become the worst environmental disaster in American history.

Justin Nobel Topic Jul 2018 20min Permalink

Travel

Marooned Among the Polar Bears

A helicopter pilot crash-lands in the Arctic.

Justin Nobel Popular Mechanics Feb 2016 Permalink

Science

Walking the Tornado Line

Following a storm that took 72 lives in Alabama.

Justin Nobel Oxford American Apr 2015 50min Permalink