Goodbye 2024
Not exactly progress. We will miss you.
7 good things humanity did to combat climate change in 2024
Some good news from every continent.
10 Dangerous Limits, 4 Renewable Energy
White Roofs May Worsen Heat in Neighbouring Areas, Study Finds
From the "you're doing it wrong" files..
8 Sustainable Cities
Updates from the Grant Recipients of the Edwards Coal-Fired Plant Settlement
What does an $8.6 million settlement do for a community?
3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels, 4 Renewable Energy
Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands
Flooding will happen more often as the climate warms and is expected to cost up to $63 billion annually by 2050.
9 Restore Our Environment
How to Make Climate as Compelling as Egg Prices
Advocacy groups are reevaluating their strategies following the disappointing results of the 2024 election.
1 Act Now, 2 Build Political Will
‘Monumental Win’: Montana Supreme Court Upholds Decision on Youth Climate Case
This case establishes a critical legal framework for future climate litigation, showcasing how constitutional rights can be leveraged to challenge environmental policies.
1 Act Now
Biden Pledges Huge Climate Emissions Cuts He Can’t Enforce. Here’s Why It Still Matters
States and cities can still pursue climate goals despite federal rollbacks. This target could inform federal policy after 2028.
2 Build Political Will
Renewables won’t save us from climate catastrophe, experts warn; what will?
The shift to solar, wind, EVs and other sustainable tech solutions has sparked an environmentally destructive mining boom and is itself carbon intensive.
4 Renewable Energy
All Companies In Italy Must Now Purchase Climate Insurance — It’s The Law
"The new law mandates that companies must buy coverage and insurers must write policies or face fines."
10 Dangerous Limits
Video of the Week
From ClimateAdam: 2024 Through the Eyes of a Climate Scientist
2024 has been a series of bad news for climate change. From scorching global temperatures leading to devastating extreme weather, to the rise of climate denying politicians and directionless negotiations. As global warming approaches 1.5 degrees, I thought it was vital to break down how this year has affected me – a climate scientist working on the topic for over a decade. So I’m sharing some of the lessons I’ve learned, and why the last thing we should be doing right now is despairing.
The 10 Ways to Fix Climate Change
The climate crisis demands action at all levels. While governments and industries must make the most sweeping changes, individuals hold power through their choices and their votes. Focus your energy on reducing your carbon footprint with smarter transportation choices, adopting a more plant-based diet, demanding energy efficiency, and supporting sustainable businesses.
Most importantly, use your vote to support climate-conscious leaders, hold those in power accountable, and push for policies that protect our planet.