This is how much hotter urban sprawl makes US cities feel
Dark, paved surfaces and lack of greenery contribute to the urban heat island effect, exacerbating heatwaves in certain neighborhoods.
How a new capital hub is raising €650bn to decarbonise Europe’s cities
Urban areas must be redesigned to reduce the impact of climate change, including installing renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency.
South Dakota To Hold A Referendum On Carbon Pipeline Law
"The law disempowers local governments from enforcing more stringent pipeline requirements and controlling the process"
‘We can’t wait another year’: disaster-hit nations call for climate aid
"Loss and damage isn't waiting for us."
Forest carbon storage has declined across much of the Western U.S., likely due to drought and fire
With stored carbon already on the decline, followed by the devastating fire seasons of 2020 and 2021, these ecosystems may have reached a tipping point.
Making Sense of the Year So Far in EV Sales
Ford and Kia were way up in U.S. sales; Tesla remains down, but improved a bit.
Charted: What Powered the World in 2023?
Global primary energy consumption reached a new record of 620 exajoules in 2023, up from 607 exajoules in 2022. 81% was from fossil fuels.
Montana’s High Court Considers a Constitutional Right to a Stable Climate
"the state had never denied a fossil fuel permit"
Tripling Renewables by 2030 Requires a Minimum of 16.4% Annual Growth Rate
"the world risks missing the tripling renewables target pledged at COP28"
$10 Billion Climate Bond Heads to the California Ballot
"$3.8 billion for safe drinking water and groundwater, $1.5 billion for wildfire and forest programs, and $1.2 billion to combat sea level rise"
