THE END OF COAL GENERATION
Investment in coal plants may now be a waste of money as renewables is now cheaper. And by 2030, at[…]
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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.
CRIMINALS. REALLY?
West Virginia, South Dakota and Kentucky have recently passed laws making it increasingly likely that anyone protesting oil and gas[…]
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SHIP CLOUDS
Before COVID-19 tens of thousands of cargo ships criss-crossed the oceans daily, creating puffy white cloud trails in the sky[…]
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COVID-19 AND AIR POLLUTION
Coronavirus patients in areas with high levels of air pollution before the pandemic are more likely to die from the[…]
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SPLITTING WATER
Model water molecules illustration Using solar and wind power for water splitting, a process that uses electricity to split H2O[…]
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SHUT IT DOWN!
Photo taken of Weymouth compressor station site on April 4th.. No face masks, no social distancing. Tell OSHA and FERC[…]
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DRYLANDS DRYER
Climate change will expand worldwide drylands at an accelerated rate with their average productivity likely to be reduced. These regions […]
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PRAISEWORTHY PLASTIC
A new plastic is made from cellulose and starch (i.e. corn, potatoes). It’s biodegradable and doesn’t add to fossil fuel[…]
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DEADLY AIR
The Administration is rolling back regulations that compel auto companies to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. Public health experts say air[…]
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BOOZE FROM CO2
Air Co. can now produce vodka made from carbon dioxide. The company was a finalist for a $7.5 million prize[…]
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