We’re going to explore one of the up-and-comers in the energy world. You’ve likely heard hydrogen energy suggested as one of the best ways for us to decarbonize our energy production and transportation systems—and subsequently save the planet. But there are various types of hydrogen energy, and you know what that means…they’re not all created equal!
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Do Volcanoes Contribute to Global Warming?
Volcanic eruptions are often discussed in relation to climate change because they release CO2 (and other gases) into our atmosphere. The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens shot about 10 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere in 9 hours. It currently takes humanity only 2.5 hours to put out the same amount.
Read moreThe Great Funding Facade for the Reef
This natural wonderland is the world’s largest living coral reef.
Read moreDecarbonizing Sustainably with Biofuels
We’re diving into a specific subset of bioenergy today: biofuel.
Read moreWhat you need to know about the Infrastructure Bill – from a Climate Perspective
There sure was a lot of talk about this Bill for a long time before anything happened. But on November 15th 2021, the highly anticipated $1.2 Trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed into
Read moreCOP26: Run down… it’s not all bad!
Since the close of the long awaited Conference Of the Parties meeting in Glasgow, we’ve been hearing some pretty scathing reviews. But is that really fair? Yes, there were some outcomes that could have been better…but there were some great outcomes too. We’re going to give you a quick catch up on the best and worst.
Read moreA Year in Sustainability
Let’s take a look back at what happened in sustainability news in 2021.
Read moreSustainability and Santa’s Carbon Footprint
Today, just for fun, let’s take a look at what some of the emissions for Santa’s workshop and global sleigh-driven present distribution might look like.
Read moreHempcrete and Sustainability
Hemp is one of the planet’s most efficient carbon sequesters, able to absorb 1.63 tons of CO2e for every ton grown!
Read moreIs Bioenergy Really Sustainable?
We’re chatting bioenergy today. It’s got to be a good thing, right?
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