Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Environment
10/15/2021
‘Community Ownership’ Might Be the Best Way to Fight Deforestation
When forests are managed by the people who live in them, conservation tends to follow.
10/06/2021
Norway to hit 100 per cent electric vehicle sales early next year
Analysis shows the last new petrol or diesel car sold in Norway will come as early as April, 2022 – three years ahead of the government's target.
10/14/2021
How Citizen Scientists Are Mapping The Hottest Parts Of New York City
The forecast called for sunny skies and highs in the low 80s—mild weather by New York City summer standards.
10/11/2021
Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet its entire electricity demand – new research
Rooftop solar panels are up to 79% cheaper than they were in 2010. These plummeting costs have made rooftop solar photovoltaics even more attractive to households and businesses who want to reduce their reliance on electricity grids while reducing their carbon footprints.
10/14/2021
Opinion: America’s Next Great Migrations Are Driven by Climate Change
The increasingly frequent and intense floods, heat waves, wildfires and other extreme climate events jolt us into realizing that we don’t have the comfortable distance of 2040 or 2050 by which to mitigate climate change. The future we were meant to evade is here already, decades ahead of schedule.
10/17/2021
How Decarbonizing Makeup Could Lead to Fossil-Free Aviation Fuel
When Marc Delcourt founded more than a decade ago, he dreamt of transforming the aviation industry by getting rid of fossil fuels.
10/10/2021
Killer whales spotted in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour a sign of return to balanced ecosystem, expert says
An increase in seal and sea lion populations are attracting killer whales closer to shore.
10/12/2021
Solving Bali’s Rivers of Trash
As scooters zip across a brick-walled bridge, about five kilometers from the Indian Ocean beaches of Bali, Indonesia, Made Bagiasa scythes young bamboo from the riverbank while Gary Bencheghib loops steel cable around a sturdy mango tree.
10/13/2021
Energy from bogs: Estonian scientists use peat to make batteries
Peat, plentiful in bogs in northern Europe, could be used to make sodium-ion batteries cheaply for use in electric vehicles, scientists at an Estonian university say.
10/12/2021
A recipe for fighting climate change and feeding the world
“It’s so different from anything I’ve baked with,” says my baking partner, Jenny Starrs. We’re standing in the tiny kitchen of my D.C. apartment, examining palmfuls of a dark, coarse, rich-scented flour.
10/08/2021
Climate scientists should pay more attention to fish poop. Really.
Fish poop transforms ocean chemistry and can store carbon for centuries.
09/21/2021