Why corporate climate pledges of ‘net-zero’ emissions should trigger a healthy dose of skepticism
CEOs, including at oil companies and airlines, are relying on trees and oceans to capture and store carbon for them, but the numbers don't add up.
March 25, 2021 • ~10 min
Why companies' 'net-zero' emissions pledges should trigger a healthy dose of skepticism
CEOs, including at oil companies and airlines, are making net-zero pledges while planning to still produce carbon emissions for decades to come.
March 25, 2021 • ~10 min
Selfish or selfless? Human nature means you're both
Cognitive neuroscientists use brain imaging and behavioral economic games to investigate people's sense of fairness. They find it's common to take care of yourself before looking out for others.
March 17, 2021 • ~10 min
Global obsession with economic growth will increase risk of deadly pandemics in future
By continuing to privilege economic growth over environmental and social sustainability, we are taking huge risks with our future.
March 5, 2021 • ~8 min
Your favorite fishing stream may be at high risk from climate change – here’s how to tell
Groundwater was once thought to buffer streams from warming, but an inexpensive new technique shows streams fed by shallow groundwater may be just as susceptible as those without.
March 4, 2021 • ~6 min
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