Carbon offsets bring new investment to Appalachia’s coal fields, but most Appalachians aren’t benefiting
Large parts of Appalachia’s forests, once owned by coal companies, now make money for investors by storing carbon. But the results bring few jobs or sizable investments for residents.
Feb. 20, 2024 • ~10 min
The world's boreal forests may be shrinking as climate change pushes them northward
How will Earth’s vast boreal forests look in a warmer world? Combining satellite-based research with fieldwork shows that the planet’s largest wilderness may be changing in unexpected ways.
Nov. 3, 2023 • ~11 min
3 Questions: Blue hydrogen and the world’s energy systems
Research Scientist Emre Gençer describes natural gas–based hydrogen production with carbon capture and storage, and the role hydrogen will play in decarbonizing our energy systems.
Oct. 17, 2022 • ~7 min
What is a wetland? An ecologist explains
The US Supreme Court opens its 2022-2023 term with a case that could greatly reduce federal protection for wetlands. Here is what makes these ecosystems valuable.
Sept. 30, 2022 • ~5 min
Could Liz Truss allow new drilling for oil and gas and still strengthen the UK's net zero target?
Force oil and gas companies to dispose of a tonne of CO₂ for every one they emit.
Sept. 6, 2022 • ~7 min
Coupling power and hydrogen sector pathways to benefit decarbonization
MIT-led team finds holistic optimization of electric power and hydrogen supply chain infrastructure is favorable for emission reductions and decreased infrastructure costs.
Oct. 21, 2021 • ~9 min
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