Returning to streetcars would be more affordable, less polluting
Tampa is Florida's only city with a public streetcar system today, but more than a dozen others used to have ...
Tag: carbon emissions
Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
Pollution increased when the EPA stopped watching and returned to normal once inspections resumed.
Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains
Increasing the practice of recycling solar panels has more than just environmental benefits.
5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you
It’s clear that even early climate models captured the broad strokes of global warming.
Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
Unlike conventional jet fuel, sustainable aviation fuels are produced from renewable and waste resources.
When big sporting events expand, like World Cup matches across North America, their climate footprint expands too
The tournament's expansion will mean a lot more travel and other activities that contribute to climate change.
Sediments exposed by glacier melt begin emitting greenhouse gases over time
As atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases rise, the Earth warms, thereby accelerating the melting of glaciers
Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat
A new report reveals that nearly half the world experienced more extreme heat days last year due to climate change.
Stinky beach? Florida lawmaker wants Chinese polluters held accountable
China’s carbon emissions help fuel the proliferation of sargassum on Florida beaches, impacting tourism.
Florida’s path to energy freedom
Innovative nuclear technologies would help us meet future energy challenges and serve a growing population.