When discussing climate change I try to make complicated issues simple to understand for the layman. Before I get into this deeper article that covers a recently published book that outlines why the pace of climate change is being drastically underestimated let me give you a quick analogy. One of the main reasons that climate […]
As climate change warms water temperatures in the Great Lakes it is causing population shifts that can already be seen in both cold water and warm water fish populations, even in inland lakes. Marine scientists and managers of fisheries in these areas are extremely concerned about these insights because fish are among the most temperature […]
Recent government-funded studies have discovered climate change causes some previously unknown issues that can have serious implications for human beings, including the following: Rice loses vitamins in a carbon rich environment Reduction in quality of grasses important for raising cattle Exacerbation of allergy seasons To say that these are important discoveries cannot be overstated, the […]
The proposal known as The Green New Deal is one of the most polarizing in recent years, but should it be? When one stops and considers that the effects of climate change will be very costly not only to governments but industry as well, it could pay to learn more. Though newly elected Congresswoman Alexandria […]
Sustainability is a concept that covers a wide area including business, technology, energy, environment, and the social sciences. In indigenous cultures around the world, sustainability isn’t even something that requires thought, it is simply the way that things are done. In today’s world there is a demand for people trained in sustainability, especially with more […]
Climate change affects everything on the planet and sea life is no exception. Since the Industrial Age began large amounts of CO2 and other greenhouse gases have had a tremendous impact on the world’s oceans. When solar energy reaches the Earth it gets reflected back into space or is absorbed and is expressed as heat. […]
Fossil fuel divestment is increasing globally as cost of renewables drops and more countries commit to moving to 100% renewable energy. Over the next decade oil and gas producers are going to not only find fewer investors willing to invest in fossil fuel projects, they will also have to pay a much higher return to […]
Beyond Carbon – Michael Bloomberg Puts Beyond Carbon is the new renewable energy campaign being led by former Mayor of New Work City, Michael Bloomberg. Last Friday, June 7th, D-Day no less, he put his money where his mouth is with a $500 million contribution dedicated to closing every coal fired power plant in the […]
Rare earth metals are utilized in the production of most high-tech devices, but they are also needed for products that are used in combating climate change, such as solar panels and materials used in building wind turbines. The problem is that the traditional mining of these materials is very destructive to the environment we are […]