2023 Was The Nation's Least Expansive White Christmas In 20 Years
2023 Was The Nation's Least Expansive White Christmas In 20 Years
Ireland Sets Renewable Record of 70% Energy from Wind
The Emerald Isle is greener than its reputation holds, as it turns out, since more than half of electricity on some days is generated by renewable energy.
Though it’s common to have all four seasons in a single day in Ireland, one can pretty much bet on the wind, which generated an all-time high for contribution to the Irish power grid with 4.62 gigawatts on Wednesday last week.
Argonne and Waubonsee Community College partner on sustainable aviation fuels case studies
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are making news as a way to potentially reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation industry. Now, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has teamed up with DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory on a new project funded by DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) called BRIDGES: the Bioenergy Research & Education Bridge. BRIDGES creates educational materials for college students to help them understand the potential impacts and uses of SAFs.
S4 E3: Fully Charged: How Batteries Are Combatting the Climate Crisis
The first of two episodes, we’re going under the hood to take a look at something these EVs all share in common — a battery. Where do they come from? How do they work? And how the U.S. is working to meet the demand for millions of batteries for EVs, grid storage, and more.
Detroit’s Newest Road Can Now Charge Electric Cars as They Drive on it
Detroit, Michigan celebrated a major milestone in the future of vehicle electrification, as crews finished installing the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway last month.
El Niño nears historic intensity
El Niño is threatening to become one of the most intense events of its type in history as the weather pattern approaches its peak strength in the coming weeks.
El Nino appears to be on verge of rapid collapse
The climate pattern known as El Niño, which quickly strengthened into a strong event, appears to be on the brink of a major decline, which would send the world into what is known as a neutral status.
Antarctic sets a record low maximum by wide margin
On September 10, Antarctic sea ice likely reached its annual maximum extent of 16.96 million square kilometers (6.55 million square miles). This is the lowest sea ice maximum in the 1979 to 2023 sea ice record by a wide margin.
Shaping the Forests of Tomorrow: The Interplay of Paradigm Shifts and Forestry Realities
Recently, I explored the thought-provoking article titled "Leverage Points for Sustainability Transformation" by Abson et al. (2017), building on the ideas Meadows presented in her 1999 paper (thanks to Mónica Hernández Morcillo). The main idea? Every complex system has specific points that can guide positive change. While some are more influential than others, the idea of a paradigm shift stands out as a major driver. However, understanding these systems often means thinking beyond simple, straight-line logic.
Reflecting on the Past to Navigate Climate Change's Future
As a fervent participant in the crusade against climate change, my mind often grapples with the enormity of the challenge. The work I contribute, though vital in its own right, seems minuscule against the backdrop of global efforts. The truth is, there is no silver bullet solution for this colossal dilemma; it requires an amalgamation of thousands of small and substantial endeavors. The burning question that reverberates in my mind: will we make it? Are our collective efforts adequate, or has the horse already bolted? Attempting to decipher this enigma compels me to gaze into history, seeking to unearth insights that might illuminate the path ahead.
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