35 years ago, the Montreal Protocol showed how successful co-operation could solve a big environmental problem Cora Young was eight years old when she learned in class that polystyrene foam, the clamshell packaging for some fast-food hamburgers, was one of the products containing chemicals responsible for eating away at the Earth's ozone layer. "I went... Continue Reading →
Vermont has launched the first phase of a new incentive program to help residents with lower incomes replace older, high-polluting light-duty vehicles with clean transportation alternatives. Under the Replace Your Ride program, incentives of $3,000 are available on a first-come, first-served basis to income-eligible Vermont residents who retire an operational high-polluting vehicle that is at... Continue Reading →
Vermont’s new ‘Replace Your Ride’ funds cleaner transportation options
Given the onslaught of extreme weather events in the last year, many would say that climate change is no laughing matter. But two academics say otherwise. Beth Osnes is a professor of theatre and performance studies at the University of Colorado, and in her research, she has noticed that humour influences decision-making and societal change. ... Continue Reading →
Can comedy be a climate solution?
Somehow they always neglect to share the Big Picture Hi everyone, something rubbed me the wrong way this morning and it resulted in this article. I hope you like it! To those of you who bought me a coffee ☕ after reading my last article or subscribed to my substack community - thank-you for your... Continue Reading →
How To Spot “Mainstream” Climate Propaganda
Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) is an international alliance of governments and stakeholders working together to facilitate the managed phase-out of oil and gas production. The alliance aims to elevate the issue of oil and gas production phase-out in international climate dialogues, mobilize action and commitments, and create an international community of practice on... Continue Reading →
What is BOGA?
Establishing a “right to repair” could offer a lifeline to independent shops — and save consumers money. On Friday, President Biden issued a sweeping executive order promising action on various fronts — from drug prices to fees charged by airlines — to improve competition within the American economy. Among the most consequential if often-overlooked issues... Continue Reading →
The Biden administration thinks you should be allowed to fix the things you buy
Abstract Green hydrogen produced by water splitting using renewable energy is the most promising energy carrier of the low-carbon economy. However, the geographic mismatch between renewables distribution and freshwater availability poses a significant challenge to its production. Here, we demonstrate a method of direct hydrogen production from the air, namely, in situ capture of freshwater... Continue Reading →
Hydrogen production from the air
Cutting heat loss from houses will be more effective in the long term than subsidising bills, according to analysis . Britain will be plunged into an even worse energy crisis in a year’s time without an immediate plan to improve leaky homes and dramatically reduce demand for gas, ministers have been warned. The UK ranks... Continue Reading →
UK must insulate homes or face a worse energy crisis in 2023, say experts
Long championed by climate activists, the green bank would provide funding to expand clean energy use across the US . Buried on page 667 of the Inflation Reduction Act is a climate policy that has been in the making for more than a decade. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund provides $27bn in funding for projects... Continue Reading →
‘Transformational’: could America’s new green bank be a climate gamechanger?
Rebates and tax credits can lower the cost of solar panels, energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles. . The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Biden in August includes about $370 billion to fight climate change, some of it in the form of tax credits and rebates to help consumers save thousands of dollars... Continue Reading →
How the New Climate Law Can Save You Thousands of Dollars
President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that will invest $369 billion in climate solutions and environmental justice. The bill will put us on a path to 40% emissions reduction by 2030 while restoring U.S. credibility to lead climate action on the global stage. We knew there would be painful provisions... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 