Grim 2022 drought outlook for Western US offers warnings for the future as climate change brings a hotter, thirstier atmosphere

La Niña is only part of the problem. The long-term driver of increasing drought – even in areas getting more rainfall overall – is the rapidly warming climate.

Imtiaz Rangwala, Research Scientist in Climate, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
May 19, 2022 • ~8 min

Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells

New technology could help generate hydrogen and chemical industry ingredients.

Matthew Hutson | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
April 26, 2022 • ~7 min

Here's one way to burn less fossil fuel -- use human energy to heat buildings instead

Extracting and storing human body heat we generate could improve building sustainability while cutting bills.

Amin Al-Habaibeh, Professor of Intelligent Engineering Systems, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
April 26, 2022 • ~6 min

Electrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads

Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home.

Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation • conversation
April 11, 2022 • ~8 min

No space for a heat pump? Here’s how your whole street could get off gas heating

Shared ground heat exchanges could provide low-carbon heating for up to 80% of homes in the UK, research suggests.

David Barns, PhD Candidate and Research Assistant in Shared Ground Heat Exchange Policy, University of Leeds • conversation
April 11, 2022 • ~6 min

How fast can we stop Earth from warming?

If fossil fuel burning stopped, emerging research suggests air temperatures could level off sooner than expected. But that doesn’t mean the damage stops.

Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, University of Michigan • conversation
March 29, 2022 • ~7 min

In a rush to replace Russian gas, the EU has damaged its own climate change strategy

Electricity, not what the EU calls ‘renewable gases’, offer the fastest route to decarbonising heating.

David Toke, Reader in Energy Policy, University of Aberdeen • conversation
March 18, 2022 • ~7 min

Turning down your thermostat really can ease a gas supply crisis – here's how

People can act collectively to lower their energy use in an emergency.

Aurore Julien, Senior Lecturer and Research Manager, University of East London • conversation
March 10, 2022 • ~7 min

Zero-carbon refrigeration spin-out sets its sights on environmentally-friendly heating systems

Zero-carbon refrigeration pioneer Barocal has secured a £1.3 million investment to accelerate commercialisation of its novel technology designed to cut global

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 16, 2022 • ~3 min

Who owns Britain's underground heat? Answering this could help slash energy bills and carbon emissions

UK law currently regards heat as a physical characteristic, rather than a useful resource.

Ole Pedersen, Professor of Environmental Law, Aarhus University • conversation
Feb. 16, 2022 • ~6 min

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