No matter how many “green” or “eco-friendly” products we all buy, we cannot shop our way out of the climate crisis. Sure, we can buy more reusable bags, more eco-friendly gadgets, hybrid cars, Energy Star-rated appliances, or clothing made out of bamboo. We can do all the right things when it comes to watching where [...]
Dear EarthTalk: Has China been making any progress reducing its output of global warming gases, and/or in tackling other environmental problems?
Decades of rapid-fire development and lack of government oversight has meant that China now faces some serious environmental challenges. According to research by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, China surpassed the United States as the [...]
Some of the key points of the American Clean Energy & Security Act from Grist, since they know better than I do. You can head to their site to read the nitty gritty, but here is a general summary:
Renewable electricity standard
The bill creates a renewable electricity standard (RES) that would require large utilities in each [...]
Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone been tracking whether climate change is causing more loss of human life as it gets more pronounced?
Researchers believe that global warming is already responsible for some 150,000 deaths each year around the world, and fear that the number may well double by 2030 even if we start getting serious about [...]
