To reach proposed climate goals, we now need to look beyond the simple acts and focus instead on the bigger culprit industries, especially the building and construction sectors, which account for about a third of greenhouse gas emissions.
Someone suggested I look into “community solar” but I don’t get how that works.
For many Americans, solar energy is still a luxury rather than the energy of the future. In fact, only around 25 percent of Americans can install a rooftop solar system.
How has the human footprint on Earth changed over time?
The term “human footprint” has become ubiquitous in modern environmental discourse, but to understand its impact today, one must understand how exactly this footprint has changed.
How do oil and gas companies foil efforts by climate activists?
In recent years, many climate activists have protested against oil and gas companies for their role in exacerbating climate change and more.
Why do some environmentalists fear that Artificial Intelligence may be the biggest threat
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives—we now have chatbots and search engines and virtual assistants that can mimic real conversation. But as AI technologies grow, so do environmental concerns.
Does Trump have the political capital needed to gut or overturn the Endangered Species Act?
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been one of America’s strongest environmental laws since it first passed in 1973. It’s credited with saving hundreds of species from extinction. Some species include the bald eagle and the gray wolf.
Are there ways living organisms can be used to fix pollution?
Pollution remains one of the most significant environmental challenges, contaminating air, water and soil and posing risks to human health. Traditional cleanup methods, like chemical treatments and mechanical removal, often come at a high cost and sometimes harm the environment further
Which companies and industry sectors stand to profit the most from global warming?
According to a report by Swiss Re, a global insurance provider, climate change could erode a total of $23 trillion of global gross domestic product by 2050.
What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish on it as a solution to environmental challenges?
Growing demand for seafood adds more pressure to ocean populations. Mariculture has an alternative that can help mitigate environmental challenges and even climate change.
What’s being done to get more minorities into green jobs?
Green jobs—those that directly contribute to a sustainable environment—have been growing in need as the world has become more eco-focused.
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