New Research Defends Curbside Recycling as Effective Climate Tool
The study finds that, despite their cost and other drawbacks, such programs can help small cities reach their climate goals.
Climate + Environment
Holy Grail or Over-Hyped?
Hydrogen Takes Center Stage as a Clean Energy Alternative - with Caveats
By Fighting the Ozone Hole, We Accidentally Saved Ourselves
With the Montreal Protocol, life on Earth dodged a bullet we didn’t even know was headed our way.
How Our Obsession With Parking Fuels the Climate Crisis
In his new book, journalist Henry Grabar reimagines the urban streetscape.
Climate Becomes Industrial Policy, Cities Jump Onboard as EV Popularity Surges
Governments around the world are doubling down on commitments to EV mandates, incentives, supply chains, and jobs, while many cities look at how to electrify fleets and meet demand for EV charging.
Carbon Dioxide Removal: The Tech That’s Polarizing Climate Science
For some, CDR is crucial to staying below 1.5C. Others say it should not even be on the table. Why is it so controversial?
Deep-Sea Mining’s Dirty Dilemma
Mining promises to kick up a bunch of seafloor-smothering sediment. The question is: how much?
Tidal Power’s Fickle Future
To pull power from the waves, you need a high tidal range or strong currents. Sea level rise threatens to mess with both.
Cities Are Rethinking What Kinds of Trees They’re Planting
U.S. cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, but hardier species can restore their canopies.