IPCC report: Climate solutions exist, but humanity has to break from the status quo and embrace innovation
Two experts in policy and technology who were also co-authors of an international climate assessment see reasons for optimism.
Elisabeth Gilmore, Associate Professor of Climate Change, Technology and Policy, Carleton University •
conversation
March 20, 2023 • ~8 min
March 20, 2023 • ~8 min
Climate damage is worsening faster than expected, but there's still reason for optimism – 4 essential reads on the IPCC report
The final report in the IPCC’s sixth assessment series says countries will have to cut their greenhouse gas emissions 60% in the next 12 years to keep global warming in check.
Stacy Morford, Environment + Climate Editor •
conversation
March 20, 2023 • ~10 min
March 20, 2023 • ~10 min
3 reasons the Willow Arctic oil drilling project was approved – it's the latest battle in a long fight over Alaska's North Slope
Biden vowed ‘no more drilling on federal lands,’ but Russia’s war on Ukraine and pressures at home are hard to ignore.
Scott L. Montgomery, Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington •
conversation
March 16, 2023 • ~9 min
March 16, 2023 • ~9 min
Why so few UK homes are installing air-source heat pumps – and how to encourage takeup
The UK is next to last in Europe for heat pump sales – psychologists explain why take up is so low.
Lee White, Visiting Professor, City, University of London
• conversation
March 15, 2023 • ~7 min
March 15, 2023 • ~7 min
Fuel poverty makes you sick – so why has nothing changed since I was a child living in a cold home?
After decades of research revealing the long-term damage of fuel poverty, the problem is worse than ever.
Jan Gilbertson, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University •
conversation
March 14, 2023 • ~7 min
March 14, 2023 • ~7 min
Gas prices are falling but your energy bills still won't be affordable any time soon
Household gas and electricity bills aren’t the only way that expensive energy hits your budget.
Karen Turner, Professor and Director of the Centre for Energy Policy, University of Strathclyde •
conversation
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~7 min
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~7 min
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