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.
11/24/2022
Low traffic neighborhood schemes cut air pollution on nearby roads
Schemes that aim to reduce traffic through certain streets have been accused of increasing air pollution on roads at their borders, but a study in London has found that the opposite is true.
11/20/2022
South Korea has almost zero food waste. Here’s what the US can learn
In the US, most food waste ends up in landfills while South Korea recycles close to 100% annually, and its model could illustrates some core principles.
11/17/2022
What Could Go Right? Welcoming the world’s eight billionth human
And, is the United States ready to turn the page on Trump?
11/16/2022
Greening the city: pockets of hope for urban biodiversity
Cities are adopting green infrastructure to become more climate-resilient. These measures are reviving all kinds of urban biodiversity as well.
11/02/2022
Icelandair Announces Carbon-Free Flights by 2030
The airline will operate only emissions-free aircraft for its domestic routes. Some of these flights could start as early as 2026.
11/12/2022
Mexico ups target for cutting emissions, boosting renewables
Mexico announced Saturday it’s raising its target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and boosting the rollout of renewable energy, though it remains a regional laggard on climate action.
11/14/2022
Earth now has 8 billion people—and counting. Where do we go from here?
We’ve added a billion people in just 12 years. The implications for the planet—and our own welfare—hinge on how we tackle climate change.
11/02/2022
Wind energy is now South Dakota’s No. 1 producer of electricity, but not every day
Wind has surpassed hydroelectric power as the largest generator of electricity in South Dakota.
11/11/2022
Canada, Nigeria target oil and gas methane emissions with new laws
Oil and gas producers Canada and Nigeria have become the latest countries to tackle the potent greenhouse gas methane with laws to rein in emissions in the fossil fuel energy sector.
11/11/2022
How Nepal Grew Back Its Forests
An effort decades in the making is showing results in Nepal, a rare success story in a world of cascading climate disasters and despair.
11/08/2022
Turning the tide on hunger
While the progress of the past century is of little comfort to those suffering food insecurity and hunger today, it is a powerful testament to what is possible in the future.
10/31/2022