Major Indirect Benefits of Obama’s Climate Plan That Could Save the World (Video)
Aug 4, 2015 President Obama spoke on Monday about his plan to use the Environmental Protection Agency to pressure states to close high-carbon power plants and reduce CO2 emissions by 32% below 2005 levels by 2030. But this part of his plan is in my view the least interesting thing about it.
10 Ways to Prove You Love the Earth on Earth Day
Apr 22, 2015 I was a junior in high school on April 22, 1970, on the first Earth Day, when environmentalism meant something different than it does now.
Elon Musk’s Nevada Gigafactory May Save the World (Video)
Sep 6, 2014 It will take time to de-suburbanize the U.S. and move habitations and jobs back into manageable cities, but the world doesn’t have that much time. That's why Tesla Motors' new gigafactory is very, very good news.
If We Stop Eating Deep-Sea Fish, They May Help Save Us From Global Warming
Jun 7, 2014 Thanks to deep-sea fish, the ocean absorbs about half of the carbon humans produce; Las Vegas' main water supply is a lake that just hit record-low levels; meanwhile, Bowe Bergdahl would not be alone in the "honorable history of war deserters." These discoveries and more after the jump.
Carbon Market Looks a Little Livelier
Dec 27, 2013 Many U.S. companies are adopting their own carbon pricing systems, while in Europe there's a hint of new life for efforts to persuade industry to switch to low-carbon technologies.
Earth ‘May Be Doubly Sensitive’ to CO2
Dec 12, 2013 Earth's sensitivity to a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide may be twice as great as scientists had thought, new climate records from the distant past suggest.
Acid Oceans Harm More Species
Dec 7, 2013 Several marine species are reacting badly to the increasing acidity of the world's oceans, caused by climate change as carbon dioxide dissolves in the water.
Deep Ocean Offers Hints of Warming
Nov 29, 2013 Thousands of meters below the surface of the Pacific, scientists think they have picked up signs of climate change on the deep ocean floor.
U.S. Taxpayers Foot Bill for Climate Inaction
Nov 28, 2013 American taxpayers are paying the cost of damage caused by climate change in the U.S., researchers say -- more than $300 for every citizen.
Historic CO2 Emissions Require Cuts Now
Nov 21, 2013 The amount of carbon dioxide that has already built up in the atmosphere is helping to accelerate the pace at which the Earth is warming, two scientists say.
