China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades
The annual UN climate conference ended with a weaker deal than many countries hoped for, and with calls to overhaul the climate talks for the future.
Nov. 26, 2024 • ~8 min
Reality check on technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the air
Study finds many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” and therefore may not bring about promised reductions.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~13 min
Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life – our findings question this idea
Humans may still appear even if the universe were very different. In fact, we may not live in the most likely of possible universes.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~9 min
Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show
Microsoft, Walmart and a few other high-profile companies made news for scaling back their public climate commitments. However, a closer look at the numbers shows commitments are still booming.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~10 min
Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Insulating attics, replacing windows and adding heat pumps can save money and reduce emissions − if residents can afford the upgrades. Carbon-offset purchases by local companies could help.
Nov. 19, 2024 • ~9 min
Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it may be more about greenwashing than helping the climate
A deep dive into 866 public companies and 1,413 carbon projects reveals some twists in who relies on cheap offsets and who chooses to cut their own emissions instead.
Nov. 11, 2024 • ~8 min
Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
A deep dive into 866 public companies and 1,413 carbon projects reveals some twists in who relies on cheap offsets and who chooses to cut their own emissions instead.
Nov. 11, 2024 • ~8 min
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