In my job, I spend a lot of time talking about the advantages of building electrification—the process of switching to efficient electric heating and other electric appliances.
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Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss: Twin Crises, Interconnected Solutions
The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 led to the creation of three United Nations conventions—the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention to Combat Desertification, and the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 led to the creation of three United Nations conventions—the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention to Combat Desertification, and the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Laughing Gas Is No Joke: The Forgotten Greenhouse Gas
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is not to be confused with the nitrogen oxides: nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and nitrogen monoxide (NO).
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is not to be confused with the nitrogen oxides: nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and nitrogen monoxide (NO).
New Data Tools May Reduce Impacts of Colorado River Basin Drought
While drought has a variety of causes, one key variable is climate change, which can decrease precipitation, increase precipitation variability, dry out soil, and reduce surface water, all leading to increasingly difficult droughts.
While drought has a variety of causes, one key variable is climate change, which can decrease precipitation, increase precipitation variability, dry out soil, and reduce surface water, all leading to increasingly difficult droughts.
Supporting Alaska’s Next Generation of Indigenous Scientists: A Q&A with Dr. Courtney Carothers and Dr. Jessica Black
Use creative commons license. CANNOT use photosHow did Tamamta get started and what brought you both to this work?
Use creative commons license. CANNOT use photosHow did Tamamta get started and what brought you both to this work?
Keeping the Gila River Wild for People and the Planet
Preserving the Gila as a Wild and Scenic River would not only protect the river’s myriad animals and plants, but it would also protect an environment that has historically been and continues to be an important place for Hispanic and Latino communities to enjoy time outside and engage in recreation.
Preserving the Gila as a Wild and Scenic River would not only protect the river’s myriad animals and plants, but it would also protect an environment that has historically been and continues to be an important place for Hispanic and Latino communities to enjoy time outside and engage in recreation.
Q&A: Charging Towards Electric Heavy-Duty Transportation
Could you tell me a little bit about Heliox?
Could you tell me a little bit about Heliox?
Off the Rails: How America Can Revitalize Its Railroads
Automobiles are now the primary transportation method for most people in the United States
Automobiles are now the primary transportation method for most people in the United States
Renewable Energy Unlocks Energy Sovereignty for Tribal Nations, Changing Lives
It is vital that the United States make a swift transition to a clean energy economy to avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis, but equally important is how it makes that transition happen.
It is vital that the United States make a swift transition to a clean energy economy to avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis, but equally important is how it makes that transition happen.
How the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Work Together to Advance Climate Action
The Inflation Reduction Act comes at a time when it is needed most—communities across the country are already living with the impacts of the climate crisis.
The Inflation Reduction Act comes at a time when it is needed most—communities across the country are already living with the impacts of the climate crisis.
New Guide Helps Decision-Makers Adopt Natural Climate Solutions
Conservation practices store carbon while making communities more resilient
Conservation practices store carbon while making communities more resilient
Laying the Groundwork for a Better, Cleaner Public School System With Green Roofs
Green roofs provide climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits that can protect human health, especially for children.
Green roofs provide climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits that can protect human health, especially for children.
Biochar and Compost for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Sustainable soil amendments such as biochar and compost are among the many agricultural practices that can help farmers mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.
Sustainable soil amendments such as biochar and compost are among the many agricultural practices that can help farmers mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.
Climate Change Adaptation in Action in Galveston Bay, Texas
Over the last 120 years, the sea level in the Galveston area has risen by more than 27 inches
Over the last 120 years, the sea level in the Galveston area has risen by more than 27 inches
Turning on Batteries for Resilient Homes and a Cleaner Grid
Extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent and intense because of climate change, such as winter storms and wildfires, can cause extensive and prolonged power grid failures.
Extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent and intense because of climate change, such as winter storms and wildfires, can cause extensive and prolonged power grid failures.
Ridge-to-Reef Commitment to Climate and Culture in Hawai’i
Tracking climate and sustainability commitments.
Tracking climate and sustainability commitments