The rise of ‘don’t say climate’ politics in Florida and beyond
Talking about climate change may be politically radioactive, but adjusting to its effects is no longer optional.
Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
US emissions are down about 15% over the past 10 years, but new data centers have caused uncertainty ahead.
After Melissa, how much stronger will future hurricanes be?
Rising ocean temperatures are strengthening hurricanes, prompting discussion about a potential Category 6.
Where America’s CO2 emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts
There have been some promising downward trends, but political winds and energy demands threaten progress.
Beyond the headlines: Bill Gates simply said innovation is key to addressing climate change
Gates stated the status quo isn’t working and innovation is a climate solution that allows for global prosperity.
Hosting the G20 summit in Miami highlights the effects of sea-level rise and need to take action
If greenhouse gas emission rates continue to rise, the risks include catastrophic sea-level rise impacting Miami.
Catherine Valdivieso and the SwapCo app make sustainability stylish
A Q&A with the CEO and founder of SwapCo, an app designed to make sustainable fashion social, local and easy.
Trump’s words aren’t stopping many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
After Trump derided climate concerns at the UN, more than 100 other countries announced new climate commitments.
Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
Net-zero alliances never made much business sense and were not particularly effective at fighting climate change.
The climate’s emergency brake
Slashing methane emissions could slow the runaway train of global warming long enough to get other emissions under control.