Scotland produced enough wind energy for double its homes in last 6 months
In the first half of 2019, Scottish wind generated enough electricity to power the equivalent of 4.47 million homes, almost double the number of homes there.
Study: Clouds, Solar Cycles Play Major Role In Climate Change
Sand deposits near the Gobi Desert in China may seem a strange place to look for evidence that cosmic rays can control how clouds are formed and the impact they have on Earth’s climate. But Japanese scientists have measured the…
10 things a committed U.S. President and Congress could do about climate change
Posted on 15 July 2019 by Guest Author This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Craig K. Chandler The federal government has available to it, should it choose to use them, a wide range of potential climate change management…
DoneGood challenges Amazon Prime Days with rival discounts that help the planet
DoneGood, an e-commerce platform, is taking the ‘high road’ by offering exclusively ethical brands, but it isn’t above aiming to steal the loyalty of its competitor’s customers on the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day.
MASSACHUSETTS: Carbon tax proposal gaining steam on Beacon Hill
A bill designed to rev up the state’s reliance on renewable energy by imposing a charge on carbon emissions is gaining steam at the Massachusetts Statehouse.
GERMANY: Nation inches toward carbon tax with Merkel panel proposals
Germany took a step toward introducing a sweeping levy on carbon-dioxide emissions to help recover lost ground on its international climate pledges.
Photo: Sea otter revels in the kelp
Our photo of the day reminds us of the importance of sea otters.
Building a movement: How Emerging Leaders are shaping a circular economy
Meaningful transition strategies are beginning to take shape in energy, waste and food systems. But younger generations will shoulder most of the work to turn them into reality, as well as the consequences of inaction.
One-sixth of the world’s economy soon could be covered by carbon neutral commitments
A new analysis shows that 16 percent of the global economy could soon be covered by net-zero goals.
Why directors are in the crosshairs of corporate climate litigation
There has been an explosion of climate in the courts launched against fossil-fuel intensive, or “carbon major” corporations.
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