7 Technologies for Fighting Climate Change
Advances in a number of climate technologies are moving humanity toward a cleaner, more prosperous future.
decarbonization
The Inflation Reduction Act Could be the New, New Deal
The biggest U.S. government investment in clean tech could be even larger than anticipated, in part by kickstarting the private sector.
Oppenheimer’s Legacy: Nuclear Energy?
Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, discusses his grandfather’s values and commitment to international cooperation.
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.
Just How Fast Will Clean Energy Grow in the U.S.?
The Inflation Reduction Act set the stage for explosive solar and wind energy growth.
Soil Fungi May Be a Carbon Pool
New research suggests that mycorrhizal fungi take in 13 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually, playing a prominent role in Earth’s carbon cycle.
Adaptive Reuse Project Brings Retro Chic to a Revived Waterfront
At the revived Pier 70 waterfront in San Francisco, the Building 12 adaptive reuse project was a historic achievement and a literal heavy lift.
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...
Holy Grail or Over-Hyped?
Hydrogen Takes Center Stage as a Clean Energy Alternative - with Caveats
