Category Archives: Global warming

The Pros and Cons of Planting Trees To Address Global Warming

Why planting more trees is not a climate change magic bullet.

The Future of Exxon and the Permian’s Flaring Crisis

Exxon flares more gas than any other company in the Permian Basin, America’s most prolific oil field, emitting massive volumes of greenhouse gases as well as toxic pollution that fouls the air in West Texas.

Malnourished Insects: Higher CO2 Levels Make Plants Less Nutritious

How insects show the effects of nutrient dilution.

China Could Start A New Solar Price War

Why cheaper solar panels out of China might not be an unalloyed blessing.

Tim Cook and Apple Bet the Farm on China, But Then Coronavirus Hit

WSJ examines the consequences of the decision by Apple to become so dependent on China – what looks to be a catastrophic mistake in the age of coronavirus.

Alaska’s Marine Ecosystem Is Changing ‘Decades Too Early’ Due to Climate Crisis

More sad news for wildlife in Alaska.

To Many’s Dismay, Permian Produces More Gas and Condensate Instead of Oil and Profits

Justin Mikula continues to document fracking follies; this installment focuses on the challenges stymieing profitability in the top US oil field, the Permian shale.

How To Roast the Planet with Good Intentions: The Climate Equity Act

A new bill illustrates how not to tackle climate change.

The Potential Climate Consequences of China’s Belt and Roads Initiative

The anticipated heavy use of coal in building out China’s Belt and Road effort is a climate change train wreck.

Plastic Watch: Congress Considers Bill to Impose Extended Producer Responsibility, AKA ‘You Break It, You Buy It’

The Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act would impose extended producer responsibility.

On February 6 Antarctica Was Warmer Than Orlando, But Mainstream Democrats Fiddle as the Planet Burns

Democrats ex Sanders are punting on climate change.

A Plague of Locusts, Failed States, and Climate Change

How locusts swarm, create food insecurity, and how climate change means more swarms, absent state intervention.

Climate Risks to European Banks: A New Era of Stress Tests

Several European central banks have begun assessing the impact of adverse climate scenarios on banks’ capital. Comparable work at EU or euro area level has evolved more slowly. Supervisors need build up a distinct and more complex type of analysis, and should engage with banks now.

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Category Archives: Global warming

The Pros and Cons of Planting Trees To Address Global Warming

The Future of Exxon and the Permian’s Flaring Crisis

Malnourished Insects: Higher CO2 Levels Make Plants Less Nutritious

China Could Start A New Solar Price War

Tim Cook and Apple Bet the Farm on China, But Then Coronavirus Hit

Alaska’s Marine Ecosystem Is Changing ‘Decades Too Early’ Due to Climate Crisis

To Many’s Dismay, Permian Produces More Gas and Condensate Instead of Oil and Profits

How To Roast the Planet with Good Intentions: The Climate Equity Act

The Potential Climate Consequences of China’s Belt and Roads Initiative

Plastic Watch: Congress Considers Bill to Impose Extended Producer Responsibility, AKA ‘You Break It, You Buy It’

On February 6 Antarctica Was Warmer Than Orlando, But Mainstream Democrats Fiddle as the Planet Burns

A Plague of Locusts, Failed States, and Climate Change

Climate Risks to European Banks: A New Era of Stress Tests

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