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Ford’s Largest Renewable Energy Purchase from a Utility in U.S. History: A Step Towards a Cleaner Tomorrow
The energy landscape in the United States has been undergoing significant changes in recent years. The need for sustainable and renewable energy sources has become increasingly important, and companies are…
The European Union’s Climate Woes: A Call to Action
Climate change is a pressing global issue, and the European Union is not immune to its impacts. The latest European State of the Climate report, released by the EU’s Copernicus…
The U.S. Military Shifts Away from Climate Change Initiatives
The U.S. military’s approach to addressing climate change has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Following a decade of costly investments with minimal results, the Department of Defense (DoD)…
Spending Time Outdoors: The Benefits to Our Health
Healthy Planet, Healthy People Brain Activity and Natural Beauty Using functional MRI technology, researchers studied brain activity and discovered that looking at natural objects, landscapes and coastal vistas light up…
Food Matters: Exploring the Complex Issues of Our Food System
Key Findings Only 34 per cent of British Columbia’s food supply is grown within the province, with the majority coming from the United States. In Canada, between 61 to 80…
Decoding the deadly snake’s venom with climate data
In India, one species of snake stands out from the rest – the Russell’s viper, a deadly snake that wreaks havoc on human lives. Its venom is extremely variable, with…
Facing the Challenges of the Global Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
The Pacific region has been severely impacted by the consequences of climate change, with frequent natural disasters such as severe tropical cyclones, and rising sea levels. The consequences of these…
China to Continue Building Coal-Fired Power Plants Amid Climate Change Concerns
China’s coal consumption remains a major concern despite efforts to reduce emissions China is the world’s largest energy consumer and is heavily reliant on coal. In 2023, the country’s global…
The Deep Sea: An Unsustainable Future without Sustainable Research
The Current State of Knowledge and the Urgent Need for More Research The deep sea is one of the most under-explored regions on our planet. Despite its immense importance for…
Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards Celebrate Region’s Innovators and Champions of Sustainability
Atlantic Canada’s growing cleantech sector is a driving force behind the region’s economic resilience and progress toward a more sustainable future. The inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards, held in Halifax,…
Companies are stepping up on climate change, despite the government’s withdrawal
By Ethan I. Thorpe, Vanderbilt University; Michael Vandenbergh, Vanderbilt University; Zdravka Tzankova, Vanderbilt University; The Conversation As the federal government moves to eliminate U.S. climate rules, companies still face pressure…
The Sun’s Role in Global Warming: Separating Fact from Fiction
The sun is often mistakenly blamed for global warming, but the scientific consensus is clear: human activities, not the sun, are responsible for the rising temperatures. Greenhouse gas emissions from…