Aprovision in last year’s historic climate law that permits tax-exempt entities to qualify for clean energy tax credits is a “game changer” for faith communities, positioning them to save on utility bills and also to become leaders in the nation’s response to climate change, said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Direct pay, or elective
Antarctic ice drives crucial deep-ocean currents that help regulate Earth’s climate. But the system is slowing down. Part of Earth’s deep-ocean conveyor belt is slowing, and melting ice is to blame, according to new research. When the sea freezes around Antarctica’s fringes in winter, the ice expels salt into the water below. Trillions
As the Cook Islands embraces the burgeoning industry, deep-sea mining companies are becoming part of the community’s day-to-day. Can the country avoid the mistakes of resource extraction’s past? The Cook Islands’ main harbor is a small indentation in the island of Rarotonga, which is the most developed of the nation’s 15 islands, yet
In the past few weeks, climate records have shattered across the globe – 4 July was the hottest global average day on record, breaking the record set the previous day. Average sea surface temperatures have been the highest ever recorded and Antarctic sea ice extent the lowest on record. Also on 4 July,
Introduction Within this composition, we embark on a captivating exploration of Europe’s forthcoming energy prospects and the intricate forces that mold its topography. As the world focuses on sustainable energy remedies, Europe stands at the vanguard of this transformative expedition. We will probe the latest advancements, policy initiatives, and technological breakthroughs propelling the
New research highlights an opportunity colleges have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — starting with the gleaming silver serving trays in their buffet-style dining halls. The project, spearheaded by Food for Climate League in collaboration with Better Food Foundation, Sodexo and three different university dining halls, found that swapping out meat entrees for
A new genealogy based on similarities in the computer codes of different climate models could improve studies that combine projections from multiple models. Climate models are sophisticated numerical tools used to estimate and explore what Earth’s climate was like in the past, how it behaves now, and how it will change in the
In energy circles, all eyes have been on the Australian government’s goal of reaching 82% renewable energy by 2030, and whether or not it’s possible to achieve. But this masks the fact that the goal is 82% of a growing electricity system. Achieving net zero means not just decarbonising the National Electricity Market (NEM),
Tulare County is the largest dairy producer in California and the US. But as climate change exposes the region’s vulnerability, could the industry collapse under its own weight? For Joseph Goni, a fourth-generation dairy farmer in Tulare County, California, the region’s historic floods were part of family lore. As such, his grandfather, who
“This story was originally published by Grist.” This story is part of Record High, a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live. In late June 2021, a high-pressure atmospheric system settled over Seattle to create an inescapable heat dome. Jean-Paul Yafali, a resident of nearby