A Small Win for Curbside EV Charging in California
Bill requires state and local governments to develop permitting guidelines, but it lacks provisions for identifying optimal charging locations.
Are EVs Really Fire-Prone Death Traps?
EVs have a significantly lower fire risk than ICE vehicles. New techniques are being developed for extinguishing EV fires.
Antarctic sea ice maximum in 2024 is ‘second lowest’ on record
Changes in sea ice behavior suggest significant climate shifts. Scientists are exploring the impacts of ocean warming on ice coverage.
Why Isn’t the IRA More of a Political Winner for Democrats?
Elected officials see little electoral benefit from supporting the IRA. Many locals are unaware of the federal role in new investments.
Climate change made Helene 200x more likely – but just 3% of TV news said so
Damage estimates range from $30 billion to $160 billion, with taxpayers likely footing the bill through FEMA.
20 Years of U.S. Freight Transport Emissions
While emissions from every other transport mode have grown, rail freight has cut emissions by almost 25%.
Melting glaciers force Switzerland and Italy to redraw part of Alpine border
Swiss glaciers lost 4% of their volume in 2023, a record decline. The Marmolada glacier in Italy could vanish by 2040.
Khanna Proposes End to ‘Unconscionable’ Taxpayer Subsidies for Big Oil
Taxpayers pay billions while oil companies profit. Legislation would eliminate the $20B+ taxpayer subsidies for the fossil fuel industry.
COP29 Host Azerbaijan’s Climate Action ‘Critically Insufficient’ to Meet Paris Goal, Assessment Reveals
"To avoid overshooting the Paris goal completely, the world would need to reduce emissions by 43% compared with levels in 2019."
Bottled Water Is Taking an Increasing Toll on Planetary and Human Health, Experts Warn
One million bottles sold every minute worldwide. Bottled water contributes to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
