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What’s Hot In Climate Change, Spring 2020

Banks waking up to fossil fuel risks; the five pillars of climate change denial; disappearing glaciers cause drought for millions worldwide; and more.

Wind power gets steadily less expensive

What’s Hot in Climate Change, Summer 2019

Welcome to the current installment of the semi-irregular What’s Hot! Trying something a little new, this post will follow a theme by discussing a few articles on a related topic. This month, the decline of coal and the rise of renewables. Burning fossil fuels puts carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, CO2 traps heat and warms the planet. None is dirtier than coal. Fortunately, coal is facing a steep decline, at least in the developed world, and soon the rest of the planet. Climate Change Comes to the Midwest Heat waves and extreme rain are two weather events that are… Read More »What’s Hot in Climate Change, Summer 2019

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A Changing Climate For Alternative Energy

Three things point to 2019 being the year the tide turns in a big way for alternative energy. First, a seemingly never ending stream of environmental disasters made worse by climate change, convinces people that climate change will affect them personally. Second, a new congress, infused with younger representatives with new ideas and an acceptance of the science behind catastrophic climate change will drive political action, even among their more conservative peers. And third, alternative energy is making big gains contributing to the world’s energy mix. And not just for individuals, but for corporations. In this post we’ll go over… Read More »A Changing Climate For Alternative Energy