Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers
The industry has a reputation for pollution and waste, but it has psychological effects as well.
Nov. 21, 2024 • ~8 min
Bestselling comic, World Without End, rips the fossil fuel economy apart – and controversially embraces nuclear power
World Without End is a hugely impressive feat, unfolding as a dialogue between its creators.
Nov. 21, 2024 • ~7 min
Reality check on technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the air
Study finds many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” and therefore may not bring about promised reductions.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~13 min
Cop29 so far: the good and bad news
Good: the growth in fossil fuel emissions is slowing. Bad: almost everything else.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~9 min
Why big oil and gas firms might want the Paris agreement to survive
ExxonMobil’s CEO has warned Trump not to walk away from global climate treaties. But what’s his underlying aim?
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~7 min
Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show
Microsoft, Walmart and a few other high-profile companies made news for scaling back their public climate commitments. However, a closer look at the numbers shows commitments are still booming.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~10 min
Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities
Cambodian study finds climate vulnerability hurts toilet functionality and leads to more open defecation.
Nov. 19, 2024 • ~5 min
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