Category Archives: Global warming

Jonesing on Carbon

A reminder that the rich are grossly dispropirtionate carbon fuel users.

Ann Pettifor Explains Why Neoclassical Economists Are the Last People To Listen to on Climate Change

A well-warranted takedown of the irresponsible and destructive record of mainstream economists on climate change.

As Offshore Wind Ramps Up, Scientists Flag Potential Impacts

Offshore wind farms can create their own local climates and may alter currents. How does that affect marine ecosystems?

Even Plutocrats Can’t Escape the Coming Heat

There’s no refuge from material facts.

Memes About Animal Resistance Are Everywhere — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Laugh off Rebellious Orcas and Sea Otters Too Quickly

Are human and nonhuman animals’ struggles against oppression intertwined?

Investors Start Thinking About Underpricing of Climate Risk

Some investors are worried that climate risk means their holdings are overvalued. It would be nicer if they worried about the real world too.

A New Climate Frontier

A recap of James Hansen’s latest clmate report, which finds the rate of warming has accelerated.

Rise in Air Pollution Fuels Antibiotic Resistance, Study Suggests

Yet another reason to take air quality seriously.

Energy Destinies – Part 8: Pathways

Satyajit Das concludes his series on the future of energy by looking at curbing demand, aka radical conseration.

Going on a Big Energy Diet: Will the Status of Women Be a Casualty?

Will coming energy crunch roll back women’s gains?

Will China Ever Be Able To Kick Coal?

Despite its heavy investment in renewables, China’s reliance on coal remains high due to its perceived reliability and concerns over the potential economic and political instability that could arise from phasing out coal.

Revealed: Fossil Fuel Giants Are Using British Influencers to go Viral

Some badly-needed naming and shaming of soi-disant influencers who ran undisclosed advertorials for dirty energy companies

Energy Destinies – Part 7: Endgames – The Strait Jacket

A look at population growth and energy consumption shows that there is no way the world will change behavior enough to stop worst outcomes

Effects of “Unprecedented” Marine Heat Waves May Be Irreversible

The marine heat wave could lead to a redistribution of ocean species that may then also destabilize additional ecosystems.

The Big Problem With Small Nuclear Reactors

Diminutive nculear reactors are likely to be just as prone to delays and cost overruns as their behemoth predecessors.