2024 Through the Eyes of a Climate Scientist
The political landscape surrounding climate negotiations remains fraught, with many leaders prioritizing division over collaboration, making effective climate action more challenging.
Biden Pledges Huge Climate Emissions Cuts He Can’t Enforce. Here’s Why It Still Matters
States and cities can still pursue climate goals despite federal rollbacks. This target could inform federal policy after 2028.
White Roofs May Worsen Heat in Neighbouring Areas, Study Finds
From the "you're doing it wrong" files..
‘Monumental Win’: Montana Supreme Court Upholds Decision on Youth Climate Case
This case establishes a critical legal framework for future climate litigation, showcasing
How to Make Climate as Compelling as Egg Prices
Advocacy groups are reevaluating their strategies following the disappointing results of the 2024 election.
Renewables won’t save us from climate catastrophe, experts warn; what will?
The shift to solar, wind, EVs and other sustainable tech solutions has sparked an environmentally destructive mining boom and is itself carbon intensive.
I Went Down a Rabbit Hole Trying To Recycle All My Tech Waste
Recycling centers are overwhelmed, struggling to keep pace with the growing amount of e-waste.
Midwest Electricity Grid Votes to Approve Historic Transmission Plan
The plan offers the greatest number of lines and most benefits of any transmission plan by a regional transmission organization in history of the United States.
Canada ignores official advice in setting much-criticised 2035 emissions target
“postponing action means requiring even deeper decarbonisation efforts in the future, which could bring higher risks and costs”
EU’s climate chief warns of ‘geopolitical winter’
Tweaking existing rules won't be enough to address climate change, and that concrete actions are needed to reduce emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Top Ten Climate Developments of 2024
"From falling battery prices to methane-detecting satellites, this past year saw historic developments in climate, energy, and more."
Billy Bob Thornton’s Landman Character Goes Off, Gets the Facts WRONG
The viral nature of the Landman clip demonstrates how easily misinformation can spread and influence public opinion.
What the US Needs from a New NOAA Administrator (Science, Please)
"The federal government’s data.gov portal links to more than 100,000 datasets generated or provided by NOAA."
Biden administration sets Jan. 9 lease sale for potential drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Biden administration said Monday it will hold the second lease sale for potential oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Jan 9. The sale is
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