In 2020, five major storms slammed the Louisiana coast, the most ever in a single season. For many living here, this unprecedented barrage was a final warning. Now Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw tribal members have decided to leave. Pointe-Aux-Chenes, and its neighbor, the Isle de Jean Charles, are about 90 minutes southwest of New Orleans. At some points,... Continue Reading →
This Carbon-Negative Dream House Ships In A Box
With both homelessness rates and the cost of homes continuing to climb in the U.S., one startup described as the “IKEA of houses” is determined to make beautifully-designed, affordable housing more accessible. What truly sets NODE's homes apart is that they’re designed to be carbon neutral, and some even carbon negative. The startup is confronting... Continue Reading →
Growing Crops in the Desert with Seawater
Water is in short supply in much of the world - but what if we use seawater? It's been a dream for many years, but now technology is making it possible. This new seawater greenhouse uses a clever cardboard design to distill fresh water from salt water cheaply and efficiently. It's helping grow crops in... Continue Reading →
Unbroken Ground | A New Old Way to Grow Food
Unbroken Ground explains the critical role food will play in the next frontier of our efforts to solve the environmental crisis. It explores four areas of agriculture that aim to change our relationship to the land and oceans. Most of our food is produced using methods that reduce biodiversity, decimate soil and contribute to climate... Continue Reading →
A Scottish "Oyster card", green taxes and scrapping air miles are among 80 recommendations of a citizens' assembly looking at how Scotland can tackle climate change. Scotland's Climate Assembly also urges a ban on single-use plastics and a four-day working week. The assembly brought together more than 100 people from all walks of life to discuss... Continue Reading →
Report outlines 80 ways Scotland could tackle climate change
There's likely to be a significant increase in the number of lawsuits brought against fossil fuel companies in the coming years, say researchers. Their new study finds that to date, lawyers have failed to use the most up-to-date scientific evidence on the cause of rising temperatures. As a result, there have been few successful claims for compensation.... Continue Reading →
Climate change: Courts set for rise in compensation cases
Can Regenerative Agriculture Reverse Climate Change?
Can Regenerative Agriculture Reverse Climate Change? | One Small Step Some experts claim regenerative agriculture can reverse climate change by sequestering atmospheric CO2 in soil. Regenerative organic farming emphasizes the importance of soil health and includes practices like cover cropping, crop rotation, holistic animal grazing, and the use of compost. Proponents suggest it could increase... Continue Reading →
As temperatures surged past 100 degrees, Bree Oswill gathered all the blankets and towels she could find and taped them to every window that didn't have a shade. She doesn't have central air conditioning and wanted to prevent every bit of sunlight and heat from entering her home. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Oswill has... Continue Reading →
The Northwest heat wave is ‘unprecedented.’ Here’s what’s pushing it into uncharted territory.
Rough-and-Ready, California (CNN) (CNN)Tracy thought she'd built her forever home. She and her 5-year-old granddaughter live in an energy-efficient house in Northern California that Tracy designed — by a pond that's frequented by otters, ducks and herons (oh my!). Then came the fires, the smoke, the evacuations, the days when the sky turned red and... Continue Reading →
As people flee climate change on the coasts, this Midwest city is trying to become a safe haven
Why this retired farmer plants trees | Regenerative Agriculture in Spain
Farmer Manuel is over 60 years old and fully retired, yet he continues to plant trees. Not for himself, but for future generations. He remembers how rich the landscapes of his home region once were — now he feels it’s his turn to give back to nature and to those coming after him. Video Source
Democrats hope to include climate and clean energy in a second bill. It could be Biden’s last chance to pass major global warming legislation. WASHINGTON — A deal reached Thursday between President Biden and a bipartisan group of senators for $579 billion in new spending to repair the nation’s roads, rails and bridges does relatively... Continue Reading →