New EPA regulations target air, water, land and climate pollution from power plants, especially those that burn coal
The new rules require utilities to drastically slash greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants or close them down.
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What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains why states sometimes have too much wind or solar power
The US needs more low-emissions electricity to slow climate change, so curtailment isn’t a sound long-term strategy.
More climate-warming methane leaks into the atmosphere than ever gets reported
Here’s how satellites can find the leaks and avoid wasting a valuable resource.
Florida’s future demands investment in real renewable energy
The defeat of 'renewable natural gas' legislation was a victory for everyone dedicated to protecting Florida’s natural environment.
UF research: Proper grazing-land management can increase soil carbon storage, but more research needed
Insufficient research into how to better sequester carbon can lead to misinformation for ranchers, the study shows.
Climate engineering carries serious national security risks
Countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared.
Carbon neutrality in digital advertising: reaching net zero for media companies
Research suggests that digital advertising could contribute as much as 2% of global carbon emissions by 2025.
Ultra-fast fashion is a disturbing trend undermining efforts to make the whole industry more sustainable
Shifting from fast to ultra-fast fashion has serious environmental and social consequences.
Global coral bleaching caused by global warming demands a global response
We can expect more frequent and severe bleaching events as ocean temperature records continue to be broken.
What do Florida’s climate challenges mean for the nation’s most expensive home?
Naples and its soaring real estate market are on a collision course with climate change.