Meet the new cultured meats: alt-fat meets alt-protein
Raising animals for protein creates a LOT of GHGs. “Meatless burgers” from plant-based (or cultured-cell) alternatives exist. These new startups take the ideas further.
Carbon Dividends: A Win-Win for People and for the Climate
This powerful Scientific American Opinion piece deserves max social media love. Please copy the link and share on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or other feed.
Maersk Moving From Bunker Oil to Carbon-free Fuel
Global GHG emissions from ocean shipping exceed those from ALL US coal plants! Maersk, the world’s largest carrier, just ordered 8 new, “clean” ships.
The Bill That Could Truly, Actually Bring Back U.S. Manufacturing
The new technologies we need will come from R&D and venture-capital funding to create prototypes and “proof of concept” demonstrations. This proposed federal program will support the next stage of financing.
For Many, Hydrogen Is the Fuel of the Future. New Research Raises Doubts.
Study shows that GHGs from making “blue hydrogen” (made from methane) is more than just burning the methane. “Green hydrogen” (from solar-powered electrolysis of water) is clean, but still too expensive.
Great video about carbon pricing and “standards, investment and justice”
Have a friend confused about different policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Here’s a great primer.
In a First, U.S. Declares Shortage on Colorado River, Forcing Water Cuts
The water from the Colorado River is now so low on an annual basis that rationing is required. First, Arizona farmers are cut back. Will Las Vegas be next?
Who Is The IPCC? Are They Radical?
The IPCC was created in 1988, blessed by the Reagan Administration, and designed with approvals, checks and balances that induce a conservative bias, The New Yorker.
Oil Production By State
This may explain why certain politicians are more beholden to fossil fuel producers than others.
Greenhouse Effect Known As Early as 1912
These 1912 articles said “[burning coal] is adding 7 billion tons of CO2 yearly. This makes the air a more effective blanket for the earth and will raise its temperatures.” 1912!!
Code Red for Humanity – IPCC Report Unequivocal; A Must Read
This is a major development. Here’s a summary of links to the report itself, FAQs and what other people are saying.
Exxon booted from carbon tax alliance after lobbying scandal
Exxon Mobil Corp. was suspended from the Climate Leadership Council after its lobbyist admitted the company didn’t really believe carbon pricing would become law.