A DeSmog review of 12 large-scale projects reveals a litany of cost-overruns and missed targets, with a net increase in emissions.
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NYC’s Big Building-Decarbonization Law Faces Its First Major Test
Landlords and climate activists are sparring over the future of Local Law 97 — the country’s most ambitious citywide mandate to clean up building emissions.
Landlords and climate activists are sparring over the future of Local Law 97 — the country’s most ambitious citywide mandate to clean up building emissions.
2023’s Top Cities That Are Safest From Natural Disasters
When Mother Nature reveals her unpredictable side, which cities are the most prepared to weather the storm?
When Mother Nature reveals her unpredictable side, which cities are the most prepared to weather the storm?
Plastic on the Pitch: Artificial Turf Leads to Marine Pollution
Artificial turf covers the field at sporting venues across the world, with some 1,200 to 1,400 new installations across the European Union each year, according to researchers in Spain.
Artificial turf covers the field at sporting venues across the world, with some 1,200 to 1,400 new installations across the European Union each year, according to researchers in Spain.
Why Gender Matters When It Comes to Climate Interventions
Governance, as a concept, has a branding issue – perhaps a bit boring? A little like that person you avoid at party, preferring instead to hang out with the cool kids – Environmental and Social.
Governance, as a concept, has a branding issue – perhaps a bit boring? A little like that person you avoid at party, preferring instead to hang out with the cool kids – Environmental and Social.
Raging Americans on the Road to Burning Man
Let’s reflect on the fury toward climate activists.
Let’s reflect on the fury toward climate activists.
How Climate Change Could Make Fungal Diseases Worse
Disease-causing fungi are likely to thrive in a warmer, stormier world — and more of them might be poised to make the leap to infecting people
Disease-causing fungi are likely to thrive in a warmer, stormier world — and more of them might be poised to make the leap to infecting people
Growing Stronger: Supporting Indigenous Sustainable Agriculture Through Federal Policy
Though Indigenous agricultural practices and generations-old traditions are rarely codified by federal or academic institutions, they are often some of the most effective sustainable practices given their ecological and historical grounding.
Though Indigenous agricultural practices and generations-old traditions are rarely codified by federal or academic institutions, they are often some of the most effective sustainable practices given their ecological and historical grounding.
Table Salt Is Really Good at Recycling Plastic
Sodium chloride—table salt—can outperform much more expensive materials being explored to help recycle plastics, a new study shows.
Sodium chloride—table salt—can outperform much more expensive materials being explored to help recycle plastics, a new study shows.
15 Animals Who Help the Environment and How They Do It
When we think of the environment, we tend to think of trees, lakes, the ocean, mountains and rivers.
When we think of the environment, we tend to think of trees, lakes, the ocean, mountains and rivers.
Mobile Homes Could Be a Climate Solution. So Why Don’t They Get More Respect?
We like to denigrate manufactured housing, but new units are better for the environment.
We like to denigrate manufactured housing, but new units are better for the environment.
Use Less Water and We Have Less Pollution
Taking shorter showers is just the beginning.
Taking shorter showers is just the beginning.
What Can Cities Do to Survive Extreme Heat?
Urban heat waves are getting worse, but better data and timely government action could make them less deadly.
Urban heat waves are getting worse, but better data and timely government action could make them less deadly.
Fall Prep Key to Spring Garden Success
What can I do this fall to ensure my garden looks its best next spring?
What can I do this fall to ensure my garden looks its best next spring?
How the Transition to EVs Will Change the Service Station as We Know It
Gas stations that do not adapt to electrification will see their business shrink.
Gas stations that do not adapt to electrification will see their business shrink.
Microplastic Pollution in Sri Lanka: A Silent Killer in the Making
Microplastics are not only invisible but also undetectable and unstoppable
Microplastics are not only invisible but also undetectable and unstoppable