If we’re really going to change, sooner or later we’ll have to actually make a change. The latest front in the fight against fossil fuels—so far, one confined to a couple of California towns—concerns what might be the most iconic
At-a-glance Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the United States, increasing 42 percent from 2010 to 2020 (up 90 percent from 2000 to 2020). Renewables made up nearly 20 percent of utility-scale U.S. electricity generation in 2020, with
Today’s Outlook charts are designed to summarize forecasts and actual loads. The demand and net demand trend data do not include dispatchable pump loads or battery storage that is charging on the system. This data is for informational purposes only,
Join Jason Silva every week as he freestyles his way into the complex systems of society, technology and human existence and discusses the truth and beauty of science in a form of existential jazz. New episodes every Tuesday.
Aug 9 (Reuters) – In four decades of climate negotiations, the world has focused intensely and exclusively on the most abundant climate-warming gas: carbon dioxide. This year, scientists are urging a focus on another potent greenhouse gas – methane –
How smog, soot, greenhouse gases, and other top air pollutants are affecting the planet—and your health. What Is Air Pollution? Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air—pollutants which are detrimental to human health and the planet
In 2001, a major study of human activity patterns found that people in the US spend roughly 90 percent of their time indoors. It is safe to say that, in the age of Covid-19, that number is even higher. (Here
There’s an opportunity to decarbonize the buildings we live in — with huge potential impacts for our climate. Don’t be fooled by the word “natural” in its name: Natural gas is a toxic fossil fuel that contributed over 1.6 million
We’d be remiss not to mention the Supreme Court curbing the EPA’s authority to establish carbon emissions caps… however the top line we want folks to remember is that the EPA can still regulate fine particulate matter and other dangerous
As Lead Organizer, Zoe coordinates the Youth-Led Mobilizing Team and 350 Bay Area’s local organizing efforts. She leads the collaboration between 350 Bay Area Local Groups, develops and facilitates campaigns to further our climate and policy goals, and organizes actions
