Why fixing methane leaks from the oil and gas industry can be a climate game-changer – one that pays for itself

130 countries have signed a pledge to cut methane emissions by 30%. Success could have a swift impact on global warming.

Jim Krane, Fellow for Energy Studies, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Lecturer, Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University • conversation
Nov. 17, 2022 • ~9 min

Earth can regulate its own temperature over millennia, new study finds

Scientists have confirmed that a “stabilizing feedback” on 100,000-year timescales keeps global temperatures in check.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 16, 2022 • ~8 min

Health rights for trans people vary widely around the globe – achieving trans bliss and joy will require equity, social respect and legal protections

While gender-affirming health care is essential to the well-being of trans people, access to quality services varies significantly by geographic region and social context.

Reya Farber, Assistant Professor of Sociology, William & Mary • conversation
Nov. 16, 2022 • ~11 min

Global population hits 8 billion, but per-capita consumption is still the main problem

As living standards rise, we could see smaller populations but much bigger ecological impacts.

Robert Costanza, Professor of Ecological Economics, UCL • conversation
Nov. 15, 2022 • ~7 min

4 signs of progress at the UN climate change summit

The biggest issues at COP27 involve financing for low-income countries hit hard by climate change. A former World Bank official describes some promising signs she’s starting to see this year.

Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
Nov. 14, 2022 • ~9 min

How the energy crisis is pressuring countries' climate plans – while some race to renewables, others see wealth in natural gas, but drilling benefits may be short-lived

Natural gas projects in Africa might help reduce supply shortages temporarily, but they could soon become stranded assets.

Robert Brecha, Professor of Sustainability, University of Dayton • conversation
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~9 min

How the energy crisis is pressuring countries at the UN climate summit – while some race to renewables, others see natural gas wealth, but it may be short-lived

Natural gas projects in Africa might help reduce supply shortages temporarily, but they could soon become stranded assets.

Robert Brecha, Professor of Sustainability, University of Dayton • conversation
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~9 min

How the global energy crisis is pressuring countries at the UN climate summit – while some race to renewables, others plan more natural gas production

Natural gas projects in Africa might help reduce supply shortages temporarily, but they could soon become stranded assets.

Robert Brecha, Professor of Sustainability, University of Dayton • conversation
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~9 min

Methane: war and international tensions make cutting potent greenhouse gas emissions harder

An update to the 2021 Global Methane Pledge could see tighter restrictions on oil and gas leaks.

Vincent Gauci, Professorial Fellow, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, University of Birmingham • conversation
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~5 min

Global energy crisis looms over UN climate summit – while some countries race to renewables, others plan more natural gas production, but it comes with risks

Natural gas projects in Africa might help reduce supply shortages temporarily, but they could soon become stranded assets.

Robert Brecha, Professor of Sustainability, University of Dayton • conversation
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~9 min

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