If you want to get a big wind or solar project built, developers say you better meet with the community
A Deep Dive into the Realities and Strategies of Renewable Energy Development
Yes, 70 years ago, the oil and auto industries knew all about CO2. And then covered it up.
Guess who were major funders of the pioneering 1950s research that established the dangers of pollution in warming the…
New Study Reveals Impact of Energy Transition on Local Government Finances in the US
In a new study revealing the financial implications of the energy transition in the United States, researchers have provided new insights into how the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is reshaping local government revenue. Spanning 79 counties across 10 key energy-producing states, this comprehensive analysis offers a critical look at the future of public financing in an era of rapidly evolving energy landscapes.
No, Climate change is not the sun’s fault
. . . . Some people blame the Sun for climate change. But, says NASA, several lines of evidence show that…
Oil and Gas Companies Risk Losing Billions by Investing in Single-Use Plastics
The report details how these industries are investing in projects that are risky, unsustainable, and counterproductive to the goals of reducing emissions and waste.
The latest campus trend? Beer pong is out, replaced by newfangled heating and cooling.
If you have, or had, kids at college — and you aren’t rich enough for it not to matter…
Are We Taking Global Drought Serious Enough? A New Report Outlines the crisis
The United Nations 2023 global drought report reveals a distressing increase in both frequency and intensity of droughts worldwide. The report spotlights the urgent need for proactive strategies and international cooperation in sustainable development, innovative water management, and disaster preparedness to mitigate the multifaceted effects of drought.
Is New York, baltimore And other east coast cities sinking?
Rising Climate Change Hazard for Coastal U.S. Communities, including major cities such as New York, Baltimore and Norfolk.
How Human Evolution Has Led to the Exploitation of the Environment and Can We Alter the Path?
Evolutionary Roots of the Anthropocene: How Human Progress Shapes Our Planet’s Future
Bridging the $18 Trillion Gap: Navigating Capital Challenges for Net Zero Emissions by 2030
A recent study helps explain the investment shortfall in the energy sector to achieving net zero emissions
New Carbon Budget Study Shows Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Escalate Beyond Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023
In 2023, global CO2 emissions are set to exceed pre-pandemic levels, marking a concerning upward trend in greenhouse gas emissions. This latest study reveals significant regional differences and the crucial impact of land-use changes on the global carbon cycle.
On Land and in the Oceans, 2023 Saw Historic climate change Turning Point, Registering Highest Temperatures in Recorded History
In 2023, the planet witnessed its warmest year in over 174 years of climatic records, surpassing previous highs and emphasizing the urgent need for climate change action. This unprecedented rise in global temperatures, marked by extreme weather events and record-breaking greenhouse gas levels, signals a critical juncture in the fight against global warming.
Climate Change Exacerbating Global Health Risks, Recent Report Reveals
In the face of a rapidly warming planet, the 2023 Lancet Countdown report delivers a stark warning: Climate change increasingly endangers the health of humanity.