Phantom Threat: Natural Gas
While people concerned about the climate are familiar with the harms of carbon-dioxide (CO2), many are still unaware that natural gas is actually methane—a serious concern among scientists and policymakers.
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How Climate Change Is at the Forefront of South Korea’s Goals
Sang-Hyup Kim, the co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, discusses South Korea’s climate policy.
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.
Phytoplankton: How Too Much of a Good Thing Causes Problems
This episode of "The Sweaty Penguin" explores the good and bad of phytoplankton, microscopic plants living in aquatic ecosystems.
Without More News Coverage, Carbon Bombs Will Quietly Proceed
The Guardian’s investigative piece on carbon bombs is a hard story to process. But journalists need to start taking it seriously.
Why Do Greenhouse Gases Warm the Planet?
A simple breakdown of the chemistry explaining why certain gases warm the planet and contribute to the climate crisis.
Military Organizations Produce Significant Amounts of Unreported Greenhouse Gases
Governments are learning that their armed forces are responsible for up to 6 percent of global emissions—with no requirement to report it.
Cattle at Hillsborough Farm Are Helping to Fight Climate Change
Cattle living at a Hillsborough farm are helping to fight climate change. Duke Farms is using them in a practice known as rotational grazing that helps remove carbon dioxide from the air, storing it in vegetation and the soil. The…
Could Nuclear Energy Be Part of a Carbon-Free Future?
Is nuclear energy good or is it bad? Is it the answer to our climate woes or is it Chernobyl 2.0? Or, maybe, is it a little bit more nuanced than that? On this episode of The Sweaty Penguin, we…
5 Takeaways from the G20 Climate Meeting
Twenty of the largest economies on earth met in July to discuss their climate plans in advance of COP26 in November. Here are the five biggest takeaways from their meeting.
Can concrete, a major CO2 emitter, be made greener?
After water, concrete is the most consumed substance on the planet and its production is expected to grow to 5.5 billion tons by 2050. But its production, which involves cement, comes at a huge environmental cost -- accounting for almost…
A Beginner’s Guide to Living Car-Free
By Jen Fuller Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. Owning a car in the city can be annoying. Sitting in traffic is stressful, cars require constant upkeep and those parked on the street face break-ins, bumper…