Category Archives: Global warming

Energy Destinies – Part 2: Renewable Energy – Character Shortcomings

Satyajit Das provides another deep dive into the realities of the so-called energy transition.

Thus We Fall: June Temperature Spike Confirms Dire Climate Change Forecasts

The trajectory of climate change is starting to look worse.

A Majority Of Americans Are Against Banning Gas Stoves

Even Americans who don’t have gas stoves oppose a ban.

Court Hears Expert Testimony About How Montana ‘Doubled Down on Fossil Fuels’ and Became ‘Outright Hostile’ to the Environment

Montana has never denied a permit for a fossil fuel project, despite its constitution’s guarantee of the right to a clean and healthful environment.

Are the Canadian Wildfires Really “Natural” Disasters?

“Only you can prevent wildfires” is neoliberal nonsense.

The Ironies of Neal Stephenson: Thoughts on His Thriller, Termination Shock

Neal Stephenson’s geo-engineered world

Energy Destinies – Part 1: Power Needs and Sources – Balancing Barrels

Satyajit Das provides a series on the energy transition, starting with the historical role of energy and supply and demand patterns.

What’s Behind the US-Driven Reforms Coming to the World Bank?

Former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga takes over as World Bank president as the organization is embarking on a series of reforms requested by Washington.

As Wildfire Smoke Clears, Scientists Warn Air Quality Impacts Aren’t Over

As bad air becomes a new normal, advanced economies grapple with impact of sooty wildfire smoke on top of existing pollutants.

Booming Solar Industry Has An Unresolved Waste Problem

Solar panels have a roughly 15 year life. Where do they go to die? The answers now are not very good.

Our Disappearing Shoreline

A brief look at the process of shoreline erosion.

How Declining Population Growth Might Portend a Future of Increasing Resource Scarcity

Slowing and stallling population growth could actually increase resource demands.