Kerry urges “First Movers Coalition” to buy low-carbon products
Before November’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, major global enterprises are committing to buy low-carbon products in hard-to-abate sectors like cement, steel, aviation and shipping.
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What’s the Least Bad Way to Cool the Planet?
Harvard professor of applied physics and of public policy, and co-founder of a carbon-capture-sequestration (CCS) company,, lays out the case for geoengineering plus CCS to avert the worst impacts of the coming heat.
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What you can do to fight climate change
Once people awake to the climate crisis, they want to act. Bill Gates’ book, How To Avoid A Climate Disaster, has this prescription.
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Primer on HEAT … for buildings, water and industry
Transportation and generating electricity account for > 50% of GHGs. Heating for buildings, water and industry creates 29% of GHGs globally. Here’s a good overview on current sources of GHGs from heating and clean alternatives.
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Is Kelp A Biological Carbon Sequestration Option?
Can biological sequestration contribute to getting the Net-Zero?
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The transformation of Greta Thunberg
Extensive interview shows that Greta Thunberg’s growing up. And her journey shows how urgency and marathon-running can co-exist.
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US military to build mobile nuclear “micro reactor”
The US Military is building a small, portable, nuclear “micro-reactor” capable of powering a small town. Motivation: reduce fossil fuels and have remote power. Hurdles: safety, non-proliferation.
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The Cost of Insuring Waterfront Homes Will Skyrocket
New federal flood insurance rates that better reflect the real risks of climate change are coming.
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NYT: Democrats Consider Adding Carbon Tax to Budget Bill
NY Times reports that Senate Majority Leader Schumer has directed Sen. Ron Wyden, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, to craft legislation placing a price on carbon emissions.
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Citizens Worldwide Are Willing To Alter Lifestyle
A new Pew Research Center survey in 17 advanced economies finds widespread concern about climate change. Upwards of 80% say they are willing to change how they live and work to combat global warming.
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Bill Gates secures major funding from U.S. firms for climate fight
Reportedly, this is a billion-dollar fund initially focusing on direct air capture, green hydrogen, long-duration energy storage, and sustainable aviation fuel.
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New RFF analysis shows carbon tax is necessary complement to CEPP / tax credits
” … could help the United States halve emissions–-but without a carbon price or other substantial climate policies, reductions fall short.”
