Can high taxes push companies to cut their emissions?

Would manufacturing firms respond to a tax on emissions? "That's where our paper comes in, and it looks like the answer is yes," says James Brown.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Jan. 27, 2022 ~7 min

Loss of seed-pooping animals spells trouble for some plants

The ability of some plants to keep pace with climate change has dropped 60% due to the loss of mammals and birds they depend on to disperse their seeds.

Jade Boyd-Rice • futurity
Jan. 14, 2022 ~7 min


1 food swap could cut your carbon footprint by 48%

"People can make a significant difference in their carbon footprint with very simple changes—and the easiest one would be to substitute poultry for beef."

Keith Brannon-Tulane • futurity
Jan. 13, 2022 ~5 min

Fungi, not weather, may explain tree growth secrets

Scientists have known about the relationship between trees and fungi for a long time. But new research clarifies just how important it really is.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 11, 2022 ~7 min

2019 heat wave killed a huge number of Magellanic penguins

Extreme heat in 2019 that reached 111.2 Fahrenheit in the shade killed at least 354 Magellanic penguins at one of the birds' largest breeding colonies.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Jan. 7, 2022 ~8 min

More hurricanes may hit New York and Boston in 21st century

"The 21st century's tropical cyclones will likely occur over a wider range of latitudes than has been the case on Earth for the last 3 million years."

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
Jan. 6, 2022 ~7 min

Electric utilities’ pledges could cut emissions more than 30% by 2050

If US electric utilities met their voluntary pledges, greenhouse gas emissions could go down more than 30% by 2050, researchers report.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 4, 2022 ~4 min

Texas just had its hottest December since 1889

Texas has just experienced its hottest December on record, says the state climatologist.

Keith Randall-Texas A&M • futurity
Jan. 4, 2022 ~4 min


Biosphere shows how drought affects rainforest

Subjecting the enclosed rainforest in Biosphere 2 to drought reveals some evidence of resilience but a big drop in carbon storage.

Rose Brandt-Arizona • futurity
Dec. 21, 2021 ~7 min

Human-made noise stresses out narwhals

Narwhals are facing a new enemy in the Arctic. Noise from ships, mine blasts, and seismic surveys stress them out, even when it comes from miles away.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
Dec. 17, 2021 ~7 min

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