This little-known ‘dark roof’ lobby may be making your city hotter
As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules.
Tag: CLIMATE CHANGE
When will a vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents collapse? Depends on whom you ask.
New research suggests the Atlantic Ocean currents that help shape the climate may be weakening more slowly than thought.
Republicans killed the ‘green new scam,’ but it hurts red states
Republicans were seeking popularity when they killed the ‘green new scam’ in the House, but by repealing tax breaks, they're hurting their own constituents.
5 Oil Giants Caused $9.1 Trillion in Damage – Study Could Hold Them Accountable
A new study shows for the first time how much economic damage specific oil companies have caused through their harmful emissions.
Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows
Observers blame ‘culture wars’ while Republican consultant says messaging must emphasize economic, not environmental, benefits.
Can Humor Help Solve Our Climate Crisis? David Cross Sure as F**k Hopes So.
The Emmy-winning comic teams up with a Princeton scientist in a new video campaign.
U.N. Report Drops Terrifying Truth of Climate Crisis Escalation
If a world leader’s house was burning down, would they just ignore it? The entire planet is burning and they don't seem to care. In fact, they’re actively fanning the flames while blocking the fire fighters.
Brazil leads BRICS amid growing US-China tensions
The Latin American country seeks to balance its BRICS leadership with pragmatism and broader multilateral goals ahead of COP30.
Rights of the wild: three more projects working to protect nature’s silent citizens
Challenging the dominance of ‘human supremacy’ over nature, these three movements are asking us to rethink our relationship with the more-than-human world.
The weird way that penguin guano (poop) might be cooling Antarctica
Scientists find that ammonia wafting from all that penguin guano kicks off an atmospheric chain reaction.
Prescient warnings about Helene didn’t reach people in harm’s way. 5 lessons for the next hurricane.
After four months of reporting, ProPublica found that the warnings about Hurricane Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained largely unaware of the enormity of danger approaching as the storm closed in.
Giving non-human beings a seat at the table: Animals in the Room
How might animals have a stake in democratic processes? How do we truly hear what they want? This project aims to find out.
Clean Air, More Bikes, Fewer Deaths: How Paris Is Reinventing Itself
Just a few years ago, Paris was known for its thick layer of smog. Diesel exhaust and fine dust made it one of the most polluted capital cities in Europe. But today, the French capital tells a different story. Strict emission rules, speed limits, diesel bans, and fewer parking spaces have cleaned up…
Report: Climate change made April flooding, severe storms 9% more intense
Researchers used historical records, observational data and climate models to estimate impact of warmer climate.
Climate change fuels drug resistance in poor countries
Drug resistance, in particular resistance to antimicrobial drugs is rising with climate change, impacting the poorest most.
Will China fulfill its key climate pledge?
After exceptionally slow progress in 2020-23, China is badly off track meeting its 2030 commitment on reducing the carbon intensity of its economy. Getting back on course is possible, but will require…
