Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Heat pumps are common primarily in warm southern states such as Florida where winter heating needs are relatively low.
Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
Southeast ranks behind rest of US in energy efficiency, new report finds
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy recently released its latest 'Energy Efficiency in the Southeast' report.
If the EPA walks away from science, Florida families pay the price
Weakening federal climate protections will leave families paying more for insurance, electricity and disaster recovery.
Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise
Studies show that heat, air pollution, disease spread and food insecurity linked to climate change are worsening.
Local Florida governments would be banned from enacting climate change policies under new proposal
HB 1217 says that it is state policy to prohibit government entities from adopting 'net-zero' measures.
Weatherizing your home is a win-win for climate and wallet
Energy use creates emissions, and for most households, our biggest energy hogs are heating and air conditioning.
Climate change shifting best places for plants
Plant hardiness zones are becoming less predictable as our summers get hotter and wetter.
Trump’s climate policy rollback plan relies on EPA rescinding its 2009 endangerment finding – but will courts allow it?
The reversal of the finding must be justified by a thorough scientific review and not just be political posturing.
Coral reefs have orchestrated Earth’s climate for 250 million years
Their rise and fall set the pace of recovery from past carbon dioxide shocks, holding vital lessons for today.
Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
AI is already helping to make businesses more efficient in agriculture, aviation, data centers and other areas.