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
10/21/2020
The Business of Ethical Meat
"I am a meat salesman who tries to get people to eat less meat."
10/21/2020
Belching Cows and Endless Feedlots: Fixing Cattle’s Climate Issues
The United States is home to 95 million cattle, and changing what they eat could have a significant effect on emissions of greenhouse gases like methane that are warming the world.
10/19/2020
New York Begins Enforcing Plastic Bag Ban on Monday
10/19/2020
Could Fracking Actually Help the Climate?
Biden and Harris are right to be skeptical of calls to ban hydraulic fracturing, and the science on climate change backs them up.
10/17/2020
Arid areas have more trees than previously thought
A census of all Earth’s trees may eventually be possible.
10/16/2020
CO2 Emissions from Fossil Fuels May Have Peaked in 2019
The world is now on track for warming of around 3℃ by the year 2100 under current policies adopted by countries. This would represent a long plateau in emissions, rather than a decline.
10/07/2020
The Democrats Have Quietly Given Up Their Old Myths About Climate Change
And that might be a good thing for the environment.
10/06/2020
Why Degrowth Is the Worst Idea on the Planet
Despite still growing over the last 50 years, we already figured out how to reduce our impact on Earth. So let's do that.
10/03/2020
“Dramatic” plunge in London air pollution since 2016, report finds
Number of people living with illegal pollution levels has fallen by 94% since Sadiq Khan became mayor
09/23/2020
Will Europe Lead on Climate Action?
António Guterres Sees Signs of Hope
10/04/2020
How to Revolutionize Biodiversity Conservation in the U.S.
A little-known provision in the 2020 Democratic Party platform could make a huge difference if it is enacted.
09/29/2020
How Coal-Loving Australia Became the Leader in Rooftop Solar
Embracing solar panels to save money, homeowners have made the country a powerhouse in renewable energy.
About one in four Australian homes have rooftop solar panels, a larger share than in any other major economy, and the rate of installations far outpaces the global average. The country is well ahead of Germany, Japan and California, which are widely considered leaders in clean energy. In California, which leads U.S. states in the use of solar power, less than 10 percent of utility customers have rooftop solar panels.
Most Australians who have embraced solar do not appear to have done so for altruistic reasons like wanting to fight climate change. Many are responding to incentives offered by state governments in the absence of a coordinated federal approach, a sharp drop in the price of solar panels in recent years and an increase in electricity rates. . . .