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
‘We can’t pretend the ecological crisis is separate’: the economist thinking differently about climate breakdown
“Once you have floods and wildfires, that is the environment imposing itself on us... In fact, the problem is dealing with us.”
America’s Carbon Emissions Fell for the First Time Since Covid
But: emissions probably aren’t falling fast enough for the U.S. to hit its climate goals under the Paris Agreement.
Global Risk Report 2024: Risks are growing, but there’s hope – World Economic Forum
Extreme weather events are 2nd highest risk on the 2-year horizon and 1st on the 10-year horizon
2023 has replaced 2016 as the warmest calendar year on record.
In 2023, close to 50% of days were more than 1.5°C warmer than the 1850-1900 level.
Norway ‘Failed the World’ With Vote in Favor of Deep-Sea Mining
"We can upgrade our economies and get to zero carbon without wrecking the deep ocean in the process." -- Steve Trent
The climate costs of war and militaries can no longer be ignored
Militaries are estimated to be responsible for 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Explainer: What Is a Carbon Tax, Pros and Cons, and Implementation Around the World
With climate threats intensifying, carbon taxes have rapidly gained global momentum.
Will the Future Be Abundant?
Those arguing “yes” say people have better access to resources and technological advances are making us more prosperous. Those arguing “no” say...
Our Planet’s Future: The Heat is On
Al Roker breaks down the climate change-fueled extreme weather of 2023, speaks with White House climate officials ahead of the 2024 presidential election, and more.
Should nations try to ban bitcoin because of its environmental impact?
Bitcoin mining accounts for a tiny fraction of global energy consumption, but some operations are far less efficient than others.
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