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
How Long Have Renewable Project Been in Construction Queues?
The interest and funding currently outpaces the permitting process.
COP29 Host Azerbaijan ‘Will Defend its Right’ to Continue Fossil Fuel Investments and Production at Climate Talks
Azerbaijan: "oil and gas account for about 90% of its exports’ revenue and 60% of the government’s budget"
Temperature rise in the Tropics March 2024
The rise in temperature threatens to cause widespread loss of life of people, livestock and wildlife, crop failure and ecosystem collapse in the tropics.
US’s power grid continues to lower emissions—everything else, not so much
The reduction in coal is currently the main reason.
The Federal Government is Electrifying All New Buildings — States and Cities Should Follow Suit
"The Clean Energy for Federal Buildings rule requires a 90% reduction in direct fossil fuel consumption"
AI Policy Can’t Ignore Climate Change: We Need Net Zero AI Emissions
"AI needs to 'pay for itself' regarding the climate by having net zero emissions and, preferably, even net negative emissions."
EVs set for 11% of 2024 US vehicle share, 1 of 5 cars sold globally
But still.. fewer cars, 15-minute cities, and better shared transport would be better for the climate & environment.
Zero-emission Zones Are Helping Some Cities Fight Pollution
"only about a dozen cities around the world have officially implemented or announced formal proposals to pilot ZEZs"
New rule compels US coal-fired power plants to capture emissions – or shut down
Regulated parties unhappy about new regulations to "stave off 1.38bn metric tons of carbon pollution through 2047".
We might be closer to changing course on climate change than we realized
"Technologies like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies are raising overall energy demand as well."
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