The Costs of Global Warming
The costs of reducing emissions are frequently cited as reasons for inaction, however these assessments fail to factor the much greater costs of unchecked climate change. Already we are seeing massive...
View ArticleWhat Power Generation is Doing to the Environment
Did you know that it could take 40 years for biomass emissions to reach the adverse impact of coal-fired emissions? Coal plants release a whopping 1,000 grams of carbon dioxide for every kWh of...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy and Climate Adaptability
The immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is affording little time to think about the big picture. With neighborhoods underwater, toppled trees lining the streets, the stock exchange locked, and the...
View ArticleThe Toll of Thanksgiving on the Environment
The amount of waste and emissions generated during the holidays is staggering and shameful. Being conscious of the ways that we are wasteful can help us to seek more environmentally responsible...
View ArticleDecreasing Costs of Renewables: Will it Drive Cap and Trade Incentives?
The exponential growth of wind and solar are threatening the business models of coal and nuclear turning them from price-makers to price takers. A viable exit strategy for coal plants may well be to...
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