12 Energy Dilemmas the World Needs to Address
While the goal of a cooler planet is clear, the trade-offs—and even some facts—are hotly contested. Six experts frame the debate.
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What Does ‘Net-Zero’ Emissions Actually Mean?
A growing number of countries and companies have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. But there’s a catch–they still plan to keep emitting greenhouse gases.
Should We Pull Carbon Out of the Air with Trees, or Machines?
To meet the world’s climate goals, we would need to pull anywhere from 440 billion to 1.1 trillion metric tons before the end of the century – more carbon than the U.S. has emitted in...
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?
The Global Health Benefits of Going Net Zero
Climate change mitigation plans would also reduce air pollution. That could save hundreds of thousands of lives in the coming decades.
Jet-Propelled Tunicates Pump Carbon Through the Oceans
New research reveals that blooms of the widespread gelatinous zooplankton—along with their feces, daily vertical migrations, and carcasses—increase marine carbon export.
Hydrogen Patents Reveal Shift Toward Cleaner Technologies
A new study analyzing patents in Europe shows “a clear shift of innovation from traditional, carbon-intensive methods to new technologies with the potential to decarbonize hydrogen production.”
EU Proposes Immediate Loss and Damage Fund, Emissions Peak Before 2025
A dramatic new offer from the plenary floor at COP 27, in which rich countries would immediately set up a loss and damage fund in exchange for a pledge to peak greenhouse gas emissions before...
