Climate crisis

Climate crisis

What to watch at COP27: Climate justice, clean technology and money

Will breakthroughs happen at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt? RMI CEO Jon Creyts shares thoughts on the urgency of the moment and opportunities to make gains.

By Jeff St. John . 4 November 2022
Utilities

This winter, UK households can get paid to help prevent grid blackouts

Octopus Energy will compensate customers who use less power during times of high demand, helping to blunt the impact of a looming energy crisis.

By Julian Spector . 1 November 2022
Podcast

The ‘ecological Ponzi scheme’ putting Florida at risk

Hurricane Ian showed how unprepared Florida is for more frequent climate extremes.

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By Stephen Lacey . 20 min . 24 October 2022
Utilities

Charts: Utilities sticking with fossil fuels despite climate pledges

A new Sierra Club report highlights the major U.S. utilities that plan to burn coal and build new fossil-gas infrastructure through at least 2030.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 21 October 2022
Culture

How Not to Save a Planet: Cancel a podcast about climate solutions

A tribute to How to Save a Planet and its goal of spurring people to take action on climate.

By Mike Munsell . 14 October 2022
Culture

Finally, a weather service that gets real about climate change

Startup Currently's meteorologists and writers are trained climate communicators, so forecasts include the why behind the weather.

By Mike Munsell . 6 October 2022
Solar

Puerto Rico’s solar users are still among 'fortunate few' with power

Most Puerto Ricans remain in the dark after Hurricane Fiona, thanks to a grid plagued by problems. Owners of solar-plus-battery systems are faring better.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 September 2022
Emissions reduction

Chart: Net-zero targets have gone global — but how meaningful are they?

National pledges to cut emissions to zero now cover 91% of the global economy, but many of them are too vague and reliant on offsets and carbon removal.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 23 September 2022
Podcast

Drought is resurfacing lost relics around the world

From ancient villages to Buddhist statues to dinosaur tracks, drought is uncovering history below the waterline.

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By Stephen Lacey . 18 min . 21 September 2022
Solar

Solar is lifeline in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona knocks out power

New rooftop solar projects in Puerto Rico are being put to the test by the severe storm, which hit the U.S. territory nearly five years after Hurricane Maria.

By Maria Gallucci . 19 September 2022