Climate Change: Where are We and Where are We Going, in Five Recent Books?
"The consequences of a 2°C increase in global average temperature cannot be reversed on a human timescale. Climate does not work that way."
Can Sustainable Aviation Fuels Enable Guilt-Free Flying?
Although the production of SAF doubled in 2022, it still represents merely 0.1% of total jet fuel production.
A Future Without Environmentalism Is the Goal
The first Earth Day catalyzed the establishment of the EPA and major
America’s Ten Most Endangered Rivers Announced in New Report
Half of US rivers face unsafe pollution levels & freshwater species are
Seagrass is fantastic at carbon capture—and it’s at risk of extinction
An underwater gardening experiment along the East Coast aims at restoration.
Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can’t get off the ground
Air travel is projected to double by 2050, risking a significant rise in carbon emissions.
How Heavy Is Your Food’s Carbon Footprint?
Plant-based foods have a significantly lower carbon footprint and require less land, water, fuel, fertilizer, and pesticides compared to animal-based foods.
Oil giants blocked a treaty to curb plastic pollution, but countries will try again
Global plastic production doubled from 2000 to 2019, reaching 460 million metric tons.
Stop emissions, stop warming: A climate reality check
The warming caused by past CO2 emissions is significant but can be mitigated. Stopping emissions leads to temperature stabilization.
Real vs fake: The sustainable Christmas tree debate
Real Christmas trees may be a more eco-friendly option compared to artificial trees.
Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment – urgent action is needed
Tyre wear generates 6 million tonnes of pollution annually. Heavier vehicles produce more tyre particles, increasing pollution.
Unexplained Heat-Wave ‘Hotspots’ Are Popping Up Across the Globe
"While the wealthy United States is better prepared than many other places, excessive heat nevertheless kills more people than all other weather-related causes combined"
Carbon Brief journalists discuss COP29’s key outcomes
COP29’s discussions on transitioning away from fossil fuels were less robust than anticipated.
Basel committee committed to climate disclosures, despite US pushback
“The US has been standing in the way of a lot of international progress for some time.”
