Data That Matters December 2017

The fraction of American children who eventually earn more than their parents fell from 90% after World War II to Continue reading →

Improved Climate Change Projections

The good news is that the various models for predicting climate change are improving. Increased observations, improved algorithms, and more Continue reading →

Electric Cars Undercut Gas

Electric cars are developing quickly technologically, culturally, and economically. Costs of production are down. Prices are down. Acceptance is up. Continue reading →

Data That Matters November 2017

The ozone hole over Antarctica has shrunk to “only” 19.6 million square kilometers. Since the start of the Great Recession, Continue reading →

Ice Sheet Instabilities Grow

A recent discovery may update sea level rise models. The 3 foot rise expected over the next few decades is Continue reading →

Carbon Dioxide Sets Record Again

It happened again. CO2 hit a new record, 403.3 ppm, a level almost a hundred times higher than the level Continue reading →

Flying Insects Failing

It isn’t just about the bees. Over the last 25 years, flying insects have declined by 75%. It’s an easy Continue reading →

Data That Matters August 2017

Earth Overshoot Day was August 2, 100% of the annual resource production used in 58% of a year. The range Continue reading →