Aviation and the energy transition

While we are starting to see some technical advances, aviation is still a major concern as we look for every opportunity to reduce GHG emissions. Ryan Katz-Rosene, assistant professor at the University of Ottawa’s School of Political Studies writes a good article in the Policy Options website about the policy dilemma. The policy dilemma … Continue reading Aviation and the energy transition →

Have we passed a turning point in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

While greenhouse gas concentrations have crossed 400 parts per million on a temporary basis many times, scientists believe that we have now passed that symbolic level and we will not be seeing it drop. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about latest developments. What do you think it will take for it to decrease … Continue reading Have we passed a turning point in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? →

The “biosphere” now a “net source” of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere

Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about a new study that discusses the hidden driver of climate change that we too often ignore. Humans are making global warming worse, all right — but in more ways than you think That’s the result of an important new study in Nature, which finds that the … Continue reading The “biosphere” now a “net source” of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere →