Another Day, Another Deadly Tornado Strikes the US
Is this because of La Niña, that sneaky climate-influencing mechanism in the tropical Pacific Ocean? Is it because of global warming? Or are these events simply weather and chance — just a string of horrendous luck?… Read More
With Policy Help, IPCC Says Renewables Could Dominate Energy in 2050
So, how does the U.S. actually stack up in terms of renewable energy? Currently, it is second only to China as the world’s largest consumer of renewable energy.… Read More
Washington Eyes a Future Free of Coal Power — Almost
So even after the TransAlta plant is closed, some of the electricity consumed in Washington State is still going to come from coal-fired plants.… Read More
Interactive Map: All the World’s Nuclear Reactors
This map shows every nuclear reactor that has ever been connected to the electric grid, as well as a number of plants (though not all) that are planned.… Read More
This Week in Climate Science: Green Psychology, Public Health, and Biofuels
This roundup summarizes noteworthy climate science studies published in the previous week, with a special emphasis on work that might not have been covered by major media outlets.… Read More
Will a Controversial Study Set Back an Emerging Climate Coalition?
The local environmental concerns associated with "fracking" are perceived as the industry's big achilles heel. Until last week, that is, when a controversial Cornell study was released to much fanfare.… Read More
This Week in Climate Science: Iceberg Tsunamis, Economics of Geoengineering, Arctic Ecosystems
There is a “gap between what is needed to keep warming to at or below the 2°C target, and what has been pledged.… Read More
This Week in Climate Science: Contrails, Chinese Nuclear Power, Mangroves etc.
This roundup summarizes the noteworthy climate science articles published in the previous week, with a special emphasis on articles that might not have been covered in major media outlets.… Read More
