Russia’s Largest Gas Field and the War in Ukraine
This fuel-rich area in Arctic Russia could potentially emit 11.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide throughout its lifetime.
The Sweaty Penguin
Can Permitting Barriers Be Overcome to Accelerate Clean Energy?
Clean energy projects can take several years to be approved in the United States. What solutions can permitting reform present?
How Can Electric Vehicles Overcome Their Limitations?
Between their cheaper operating costs and reduced emissions, electric vehicles are becoming the new focus of clean transportation.
An Analysis of the EPA’s New Emissions Standards
This “Tip of the Iceberg” episode explores EPA’s obligations with regard to carbon emissions, as well as some new EPA regulations.
Environmental Art: Understand the Message Before Throwing Soup at It
This episode of "The Sweaty Penguin" explores what “environmental art” means and looks at some of the environmental impacts of art.
The Eagle Ford Shale: Even the Oil Woes Are Bigger in Texas
The shale in Southeast Texas has the potential to emit 5.9 billion tons of carbon dioxide over the course of its extraction lifetime.
Stilt Houses: How an Ancient Architectural Design Could Become a Climate Solution
Stilt houses offer coastal communities a way to adapt to climate change, reducing flood risk and increasing tourism revenue.
Chloroprene: The Chemical Behind Cancer Alley’s Latest Lawsuit
The Denka chloroprene plant puts residents of LaPlace, Louisiana, at higher risks of cancer. How can their air and future be healthier?
Israel’s Energy Dilemma: The Leviathan Gas Field
Despite many innovative clean energy ideas, few have been implemented in Israel, home of the problematic "carbon bomb" Leviathan Gas Field.
Red Spruce: How Climate Change Could Impact Nova Scotia’s Provincial Tree
Red Spruces are faced with droughts, cold fronts, and acid rain. What does the future look like for these important trees?
Green Crabs Are Decimating Coastal Ecosystems and Shellfish Industries
Green crabs are one of the worst invasive species, destroying seagrass, salt marshes, and shellfish populations.
Fracking in Pennsylvania Brings Pollution and Economic Disappointment
The Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania is home to the second highest emitting oil and gas carbon bomb globally. Why is this project harmful?