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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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.
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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WILDFIRES AND COVID-19
Northern California may face COVID-19 while dealing with dangerous wildfires. There have been more so far in 2020 than by[…]
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GREAT SOURCE OF HEATING AND COOLING
Rendering of the Towerside Innovation District planned for Minneapolis. Courtesy of Ever-Green Energy Minneapolis will be constructing a system that[…]
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POLLUTE AT WILL
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced relaxation of environmental rules in response to the coronavirus pandemic, allowing power plants, factories[…]
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SCIENTISTS PUSH BACK
The current administration has made rolling back environmental regulations a priority. But scientists and lawyers inside the federal government have[…]
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