Voters in California and across the United States are increasingly prioritizing economic stability over climate policy, signaling a significant shift in political and institutional focus. According to recent primary election data and Gallup polling, less than 5% of the public now identifies climate change as a top national concern, as voters prioritize inflation, housing costs, … Read more
For decades, the conversation around plastic pollution has been dominated by images of sea turtles tangled in nets and Great Pacific Garbage Patches. But a paradigm shift is occurring in climate science. We are discovering that the plastic crisis isn’t just a marine or terrestrial issue—it’s an atmospheric one. Recent data published in Nature Climate … Read more
Novel York Governor Kathy Hochul has acknowledged that the state’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act poses economic challenges and impacts affordability for residents, but her proposed solution is to delay implementation rather than repeal the law. A Delayed Response Governor Hochul intends to address concerns by seeking to adjust the deadlines within this … Read more
Gov. Hochul has spent much of her 4 ½ years in office confronting challenges stemming from a 2019 climate law: legally binding greenhouse gas reduction targets that the state appears ill-equipped to meet. The 2019 Climate Act mandates a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2030. Progress toward this goal has … Read more
From Waste to Wonder: How Torrefaction is Pioneering a Sustainable Carbon Future Scientists are increasingly focused on unlocking the potential of biomass torrefaction – a thermal process transforming agricultural and forestry waste into valuable carbon materials. This isn’t just about waste management; it’s about creating high-performance components for a diverse range of applications, from energy … Read more
New York State, a prominent voice in global climate policy, is facing a stark reality check. For years, state leaders promised an affordable and straightforward transition to green energy, but a recent court ruling has forced a concession: the state’s ambitious climate goals are proving “costs consumers simply cannot bear.” A Promise Unraveling The state’s … Read more
Turning Trash into Treasure: The Future of Carbon Capture and Conversion For decades, carbon dioxide has been viewed as a primary culprit in climate change – a waste product to be minimized. But a quiet revolution is underway, spearheaded by companies like Lectrolyst, that see CO2 not as pollution, but as a valuable resource. The … Read more
The Rise and Fall of Ocean Carbon Removal: A Cautionary Tale The ambitious dream of tackling climate change by sinking wood chips into the ocean has hit a stark reality. Running Tide, a prominent player in the burgeoning field of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR), recently shuttered its operations, leaving behind a trail of unanswered … Read more
Can Turquoise Hydrogen Revolutionize Home Energy in San Antonio? CPS Energy’s Bold Step Towards Cleaner Natural Gas San Antonio’s CPS Energy is embarking on an innovative journey to explore a cleaner way to utilize natural gas in homes. The utility company is partnering with Modern Hydrogen, a Washington state-based firm, to test pyrolysis – a … Read more
The Climate Cost of AI: Are We Trading Efficiency for Environmental Disaster? The rapid rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) has been nothing short of revolutionary. From crafting marketing copy to powering chatbots, these AI marvels are transforming how we interact with technology. However, a growing concern is surfacing: the environmental impact of these power-hungry … Read more