Queensland, Australia, is in the midst of a climate emergency. In the past two years, the state in the country’s northeast corner has experienced both extreme wildfires and extensive flooding. And off its coast lies the Great Barrier Reef, which has suffered six mass bleachings since 1998 as the climate crisis elevates ocean temperatures. Despite […]
Budget airline easyJet unveiled its roadmap to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and it’s perhaps most notable for what it doesn’t include: carbon offsetting. In its Monday announcement, the airline said it was ending its offsetting program for flights booked beginning in January, 2023 and focusing its investments instead on Sustainable Aviation Fuel […]
Three separate leaks on Russia’s controversial Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines — which run from Russia to Germany beneath the Baltic Sea — have led to speculations of sabotage. The gas transport pipelines lie at the center of the energy deadlock between Europe and Russia. Danish energy authorities said two leaks had been […]
As residential solar increases in popularity, so does the prevalence of inexperienced solar companies. When solar companies cut corners, you suffer. Poor customer service, misleading warranties or uneducated salespeople can quickly turn your solar installation process sour. While there are plenty of reputable solar companies out there, staying informed can help you avoid scams and […]
In a recent study from EcoWatch of 1,000 U.S. homeowners, 60% of respondents agreed that solar panels are too expensive. The cost was also the number one reason homeowners decided not to install solar panels. While many homeowners agree that the potential long-term energy savings are worth the investment in solar, there’s no denying that […]
The U.S. bitcoin industry produces as much climate pollution every year as 6 million internal combustion cars and three times more than the country’s biggest coal plant, concludes a new report from multiple environmental groups. The global share of energy-intensive bitcoin “mining” in the U.S. has increased by more than an order of magnitude since […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a bold proposal during his opening remarks to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday: tax fossil fuel companies to help those suffering from the climate and cost-of-living crises. Guterres’ proposal, also known as a windfall tax, comes at the close of a summer that saw extreme weather events worldwide and […]
It is well documented that major oil and gas companies have known about the dangers of the climate crisis since the late 1970s, yet chose to double-down on their existing business models and fund climate denial. Now, new internal documents subpoenaed as part of a House Committee on Oversight and Reform investigation reveal how the […]
A new public database called the Global Registry of Fossil Fuels now tracks fossil fuels, including their emissions as well as production and reserves, around the world. The first database of its kind, it is designed to provide more insight into current fossil fuel projects and the remaining carbon budget. It was launched this week […]
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