Coastal Sea Levels in U.S. to Rise a Foot by 2050, Study Confirms
More precise measurements indicate that the increase will happen “no matter what we do about emissions.”
Harvard Business: Business Schools Must Address the Climate Crisis
A group of eight business schools has come together to collaborate and forge a community of responsible and educated business leaders.
Western Drought is Worst in 12 Centuries, Study Finds
Fueled by climate change, the drought that started in 2000 is now the driest two decades since 800 A.D.
Scientists alarmed over fast growth in atmospheric methane
As global methane concentrations soar over 1,900 parts per billion, some researchers fear that global warming itself is behind the rapid rise.
Climate and the Winter Olympics
“I’ve always loved the Winter Olympics due to the amazing scenery. Like a giant slide with fake snow next to a nuclear reactor.”
(The 2022 Winter Olympics mark the first time the Games are using entirely artificial snow.)
Study shows that carbon cashback must be coupled with education
A study in Nature Climate Change concluded dividends do not increase the popularity of a carbon price. Why? Implementation in the countries studied didn’t highlight the dividend adequately.
Follow The Money: ¾ of a Trillion Dollars Invested
Renewable energy was the leading sector, followed by electrified transport. Most of that money will last decades (in the case of electric cars) or many decades (in the case of power generators).
US Army releases its first Climate Strategy report
“Climate change threatens America’s security and is altering the geostrategic landscape as we know it. For today’s Soldiers, climate change isn’t a distant future, it is a reality.”
$5 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Subsidies
These subsidies artificially reduce the price of fossil fuels and generally take two forms: production subsidies and consumption subsidies. “When digging yourself into a hole, first thing: Stop Digging!”
Recycled lithium-Ion batteries outperform new ones
A novel method of recycling such batteries could help meet skyrocketing demand.
Geothermal Energy: Using the Earth to Heat Buildings and Generate Electricity
New tech (and great pix) explain using heat difference a few meters down to heat/cool buildings and a few kilometers down to generate electricity. Goal: net-zero buildings
Susie Lee and Dina Titus join letter to Biden calling for BBB climate funding
23 House Democrats call for Biden to keep full climate funds in Build Back Better, including Dina Titus and Susie Lee.