BETTER BIOFUEL
A new fuel refinery concept could produce economical, sustainable and useful chemicals from woody plant matter such as agricultural and[…]
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Author: Gail McCormick
Gail McCormick has been a leader in climate change activism for over 40 years. Her relevant award-winning art has been shown in museums, university galleries, and at the landmark UN Rio Conference. As a board member of HealthLink, she helped eradicate antiquated Massachusetts coal power plants and has been chair of Sustainable Arlington, MA. She has a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Follow her on Twitter @GailMcCormick20.
FOOLHARDY FERC YET AGAIN
In a split decision, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Presidential Permit and granted authorization to allow Oklahoma-based[…]
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HELPFUL HEMP
Construction materials and processes produce 11% of all energy-related emissions. Concrete, steel, and aluminum account for 23% of all emissions.[…]
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MORE MOSQUITOES
A warmer environment could mean more mosquitoes as it becomes harder for their predators to control the population. Warmer temperatures[…]
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CO2 CONVERSION
Waste carbon dioxide has been converted into a potential precursor for chemicals and carbon-free fuel. The CO2 has been turned[…]
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CALAMITOUS CATEGORY SIX HURRICANES
The National Hurricane Center has long used the Saffir-Simpson Windscale to convey risk of property damage labeling hurricanes on a[…]
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A SPARKLING COCKTAIL
Orca, the world’s biggest commercial direct air capture devices, pulls carbon dioxide from the air near Iceland’s capital. It resembles[…]
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CLIMATE CHANGE MESSAGING
Currently, only 36% of assets under management globally are invested responsibly. Optimistic messages emphasizing the long-term benefits of shifting investments[…]
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ONGOING OCEAN HEATING
2023 record-high ocean temperatures could become the norm if we move to a climate 3.0°C warmer than pre-industrial levels. From[…]
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BETTER BATTERIES EVENTUALLY
A new lithium battery can charge in under five minutes–faster than any such battery on the market–while maintaining stable performance[…]
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