Pre-Bunking Climate Misinformation
Pre-bunking — combating misinformation by warning people about it before they encounter it online or in real life — is increasingly being used by climate activists.
Endangered Maple Syrup
Global warming has thrown seasonal predictability out of whack and the maple syrup “industry” is reeling….
Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos Excited About Promise Of Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear fusion shows a lot of promise as an emissions-free fuel of the future, but experts think we are still a long way from widespread adoption.
Cement Plants Endanger Environment & Human Health
Cement is an essential building block for modern society, but it doesn’t come without lots of environmental and health baggage.
Embodied Carbon = 10% Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions!
Buildings account for 39 percent of annual global carbon emissions — a quarter of these emissions are the result of embodied carbon.
Sage Grouse: Icon of the American West’s Conservation Debate
The effects of climate change & habitat destruction have caused greater sage grouse populations to decline by 80 percent since 1965…
Toilet Paper Choices: Which Is The Greenest?
The toilet paper you choose may just say a lot about your commitment to saving the planet…
Throwing Soup At Mona Lisa For The Climate Cause?
Why is defacing the Mona Lisa and other works of art some kind of climate or environmental protest?
Trump V2: An Environmental Nightmare?
Donald Trump promises to make the lives of environmentalists & their supporters hell if he wins his bid for a second term in the White House.
Where’s the Biofuel?
Biomass and biofuels, once thought to be the future of renewable energy, have faced various macroeconomic headwinds along the way.
Vulnerability to Climate Change Varies By U.S. Region
The effects of climate change could be drastically different in one part of the U.S. from another depending on a variety of factors.
Wild Turkeys On The Ropes?
Wild turkey population numbers are declining across the U.S. in recent years and researchers haven’t figured out how to turn the tide.
Spent Wind Turbine Waste
Spent wind turbine blades are piling up in the West Texas desert as well as elsewhere around the U.S. and around the world.
Rural Broadband Access Good For Climate Fight
Giving people in rural areas access to broadband Internet allows for more telecommuting and as such saves on carbon emissions.
Eco-Friendly Guitar: New Alternatives To Rare Tonewoods
Guitar players now have a lot of sweet sounding and sustainable alternatives to increasingly rare tonewoods.
Using Wildlife To Track Environmental Conditions
Geolocation sensors, often attached to animals via collars or tags, can provide scientists with endless data on wildlife & the environment.
Why Are Companies Reneging On Emissions Reductions?
Hundreds of companies across the world are backtracking on commitments toward green policies, despite growing concerns that the planet is reaching a crisis point.
Toxic Chemicals in Floodwater
Floodwaters are indeed treacherous, and their murky depths harbor more than just debris and silt.
4 Day Workweek = Good 4 Climate
The four-day workweek benefits the environment by lessening the environmental impacts of commuting, reducing energy consumption and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Looking For A New Home? What Are Its Climate Risks?
Upwards of 80 percent of prospective home buyers in the U.S. consider climate risks when shopping for a new home.
Cruise Industry Ripe For Greening
Some cruise lines may be more eco-friendly than others, but as of now cruising is still one of the dirtiest vacation choices one can make.
Without “Additionality” Carbon Offsets Are Just Greenwashing
For the carbon emission reductions achieved by an offset project to be genuine, they must exceed, or be additional, to the amount of carbon that would have been removed if the carbon offset credit market did not exist.
Can New Denialism Upend Climate Mitigation Efforts?
New denialism attacks policies to combat global warming, denies the benefits of clean energy & targets scientists & eco-activists.
Philanthro-Activism To The Rescue?
Philanthro-activism, which combines philanthropy (donating money) and activism, could be an important part of solving the climate crisis.
Lessons Learned From Biosphere 2
More than two decades on since Biosphere 2 first launched and we are still learning a lot from the project…
Solid State EV Batteries To The Rescue?
The widespread adoption of solid-state batteries could play a key role in making EVs even more sustainable….
EV Dismay: Is The Bloom Off The Rose For Electric Vehicles?
Does replacing an EV’s battery for $15-25k when it wears out in less than 8 years jeopardize the emissions reduction gains we get from ditching the gas-guzzler?
All-Natural Pest Control: Does It Work?
Conventional chemical pesticides are less and less effective these days and all-natural versions are turning out to be a better solution.
Compostable Plastic: Too Good To Be True?
So-called compostable plastic can only be composted in massive, high-heat industrial composters, and as such often ends up in landfills.
COP28: What Happened At Recent Climate Talks?
International negotiators at the recent COP28 climate talks in Abu Dhabu agreed that fossil fuels are to blame for climate change.
Solar Roadways: Still Just A Fantasy?
Is the solar roadways concept feasible or just pie in the sky?
Energy Droughts Hinder Renewables Transition
Can we overcome the problem of energy droughts when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow?
Old-Growth Forest Inventory Shows Promising Results
A recent national inventory shows the U.S. has more old-growth forest left than researchers originally thought.
Snow Drought Adds Insult To Injury For Ecosystems
The lack of snow during periods of snow drought can impact everything from water availability to wildlife viability.
New Year’s Resolutions: Think Green This Year
It’s that time of year again when you have to make some New Year’s resolutions. How about factoring in climate and the environment this year?
Direct Air Capture: Secret Sauce To Climate Fight?
Is direct air capture (DAC) ready for prime time as a major player in the battle to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Making This Year The Greenest Holiday Season Ever
Each and every one of us has the power to make the holidays greener and less wasteful this year; it’s just a matter of planning and resolve.
What Are The Health Impacts Of Food Dyes In Drinks?
Food dyes have been a controversial ingredient in sodas and various beverages for decades, due to concerns about their potential health risks.
War And The Environment
Recent major conflicts in Europe the Middle East couldn’t come at a worse time as international negotiators try to broker a deal to curb emissions.
Enhanced Geothermal Power: The Clean Green Way Of The Future?
“Enhanced geothermal system” (EGS) facilities supercharge the geothermal production process by using advanced drilling techniques to access deeper and harder-to-reach resources.
Native Plants: The Heroes Of Firescaping
Firescaping involves designing a landscape to fireproof a property while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Solar Shingles Come Of Age
Solar shingles are becoming more and more popular for people replacing old roofs with new ones….
Giant Sequoias: How To Save The Last Of The Biggest Trees
Climate change, human activities & wildfires are threatening giant sequoias very existence in their native habitat in California.
What’s So Bad About Concrete Anyway?
Concrete is undeniably one of the largest contributors to environmental degradation around the world, not just because it is used to pave over nature but also because of its huge production and distribution carbon footprint.
30 Years Later, How Is The Northern Spotted Owl Faring?
The Northern Spotted Owl—posterbird for old growth forest conservation—is still on the ropes 30+ years after environmentalists “saved” it.
Can We Mitigate The Public Health Impacts of Climate Change?
Accelerated global warming may be affecting public health in more dramatic ways than we ever imagined…
Softbotics Provide New Lens On Biological Evolution
Soft robotics, AKA softbotics, is not only changing the landscape of robotics but also providing valuable insights into animal evolution.
Tire Pollution: Scourge of Road Traffic, Regardless of Drivetrain
Microplastics, 6PPD and particulate matter are a few of the nasties that come off your tires as you roll merrily down the road…
Apps To Help You Save The Planet
With the Too Good To Go app, you can help save the world’s food waste problem and eat like a king for a pittance.
Greener & Cleaner: Next Gen Laundry Soap Eschews Harmful Chemicals
A new generation of laundry detergents trades in the synthetic chemicals for essential oils and other all-natural ingredients….