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Why the Energy Industry Is So Invested In Climate Change Denial
The world most’s profitable companies are valued by their carbon reserves – never mind the resulting ruin to the planet
Greenhouse Gases Are the Steroids of the Climate System
Some people have used the analogy comparing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to steroids in a baseball player.
Florida Primary: What About Energy and Climate?
Whoever wins the GOP presidential nomination hopes to have a shot in Florida in the general election, there are some key energy and climate issues that all Floridians really do care about — whether any of the GOP hopefuls acknowledges them or not.
Power Plants Emit 72% of US Greenhouse Gases by Stationary Sources
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published the first-ever inventory of greenhouse gas emissions from large polluters.
Canada’s Boreal Forest: Why Does it Need Protection?
If you’re wondering what a boreal forest is, you’re probably not alone. It is comprised of forested lands in the northern hemisphere that contain mainly coniferous trees and reside just south of the frozen tundra region near the pole. These forests are also referred to as taiga. In layman terms, it is one of the largest areas of forested land on the planet; sparsely populated, full of wildlife, and largely appreciated for its natural beauty. It is also the largest repository of fresh water in the world (according to a recent report issued by the Pew Environmental Group) and it houses a hefty store of Earth-bound carbon deposits (nearly a fourth of what is currently estimated to be on the Earth’s surface). And until recently, it needed no protection.
