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“We’re Doomed, Now What?”
“We’re Doomed, Now What?”
A provocatively titled new report looks at the ‘business opportunities’ in a +3°C world. But is doomerism (or tech optimism) helpful?
Tim Smedley
Jul 25
How Sustainable Are the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024?
How Sustainable Are the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024?
It’s the “greenest games ever” according to the organizers. But my research suggests a mix of worthy innovation and blind spots.
Jaclyn Ha
Jul 24
We Can’t Consume Our Way Out of This Crisis
We Can’t Consume Our Way Out of This Crisis
“Green consumption” is a myth that will only compound our problems.
George Dillard
Jul 24
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What Is The AMOC, And Why Is It Important?
What Is The AMOC, And Why Is It Important?
The Hidden Powers of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) — the Ocean’s Conveyor Belt.
Nima Raychaudhuri
Jul 23
The Biggest Federal State You’ve Never Heard Of
The Biggest Federal State You’ve Never Heard Of
Art has a big role to play in inspiring climate action.
Avinash B
Jul 23
Hunga Tonga: The Eruption That Didn’t Change Climate History
Hunga Tonga: The Eruption That Didn’t Change Climate History
This may, in fact, be the coldest year of the rest of your life.
Ricky Lanusse
Jul 22
Rewilding: Lessons from Scotland
Rewilding: Lessons from Scotland
The Dundreggan Rewilding Centre offers a practical model for rewilding a third of the Earth.
Samie Dorgham
Jul 22
Do We Value Corn Syrup More Than The Climate?
Do We Value Corn Syrup More Than The Climate?
There’s more than enough land for farmers to do what they’ve always done: convert sunlight into money.
George Dillard
Jul 18
A Wakeup Call in Iceland
A Wakeup Call in Iceland
The island’s glaciers are melting, but the country is not underwater — yet.
Lsjaffee (Writer, Educator, Over-Thinker)
Jul 18
How to End Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
How to End Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
Fishing techniques that are banned or restricted are still being used — but this community-based approach shows things can turn around.
Dots.eco
Jul 18
Even ‘Climate Havens’ Aren’t Safe from Climate Change
Even ‘Climate Havens’ Aren’t Safe from Climate Change
In pastoral Vermont, once considered a climate refuge, increasingly erratic weather is devastating communities.
Kay Pierce
Jul 17
The Environmental Challenges of Mining in Nigeria
The Environmental Challenges of Mining in Nigeria
Minerals have the potential to liberate my country from financial instability. Yet current plans are rapidly harming the environment.
Precious Awonge
Jul 16
How To Store Renewable Energy in Bricks
How To Store Renewable Energy in Bricks
Energy generated from renewable sources can be stored on industrial sites. Bricks have proven to be an ideal candidate.
Venus Lee
Jul 15
Is Climate Change Already Affecting People’s Lives?
Is Climate Change Already Affecting People’s Lives?
Severe droughts in the Amazon Basin emphasize that climate change effects are far more complex and disruptive than just warmer summers.
Dr. Pine
Jul 15
Antarctica: The End of Infinity?
Antarctica: The End of Infinity?
New findings show the continent is approaching breaking point, indicating that our climate models could be too conservative.
Ricky Lanusse
Jul 12
Will Mountains Become A Climate Refuge?
Will Mountains Become A Climate Refuge?
How high-elevation regions could become vital refuges for wildlife and biodiversity during climate change.
Sílvia PM, PhD 🍂🏳️🌈
Jul 12
Peak Oil Demand Is Coming Soon!
Peak Oil Demand Is Coming Soon!
Both demand and supply for coal, oil & gas are about to go into reverse — so why aren’t climate activists cheering loudly?
Sarah Miller
Jul 11
Who’s Afraid of Scientific Skepticism?
Who’s Afraid of Scientific Skepticism?
Skepticim isn’t deterring climate action — in fact history tells us we should embrace new ideas. And test accordingly.
Semida Silveira
Jul 8
The Risks and Opportunities of Social Collapse
The Risks and Opportunities of Social Collapse
The risk of climate and societal breakdown is finely balanced against the opportunity to redesign society from the ashes.
Paul Abela, MSc
Jul 8
The Century When the World Fell Apart
The Century When the World Fell Apart
Connecting the “general crisis” of the 1600s with the climate crisis of today.
George Dillard
Jul 8
What is the Future for Polyester?
What is the Future for Polyester?
The world’s most popular fabric material drives up climate emissions and spreads plastic pollution. But what could replace it?
Khadra
Jul 8
Don’t Blame the Cow, Man
Don’t Blame the Cow, Man
Climate change requires systemic overhauls, not just dietary shifts — is Denmark leading the way with the first carbon tax on agriculture?
Ricky Lanusse
Jul 3
How To Fight Climate Change Amid Conflict
How To Fight Climate Change Amid Conflict
With environmental breakdown increasingly leading to armed conflicts, the UN must face up to some hard truths.
Stephen Kamugasa
Jul 3
Confessions of a Heat Pump Hypermiler
Confessions of a Heat Pump Hypermiler
With better equipment and mindfulness, we can each save hundreds of dollars and literal tons of carbon emissions every year.
Matt Traverso
Jun 28
Climate Change: Why We Must Adapt
Climate Change: Why We Must Adapt
Climate change is here, as the recent flooding in Brazil shows. So how can we best adapt to avoid human suffering?
Semida Silveira
Jun 25
Palm Oil Deforestation: Seeing the Wood for the Trees
Palm Oil Deforestation: Seeing the Wood for the Trees
Rethinking the bigger picture of palm oil’s environmental impact beyond boycotts and controversy
Ricky Lanusse
Jun 25
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