US Oil Exports Spike

Because the US Congress lifted restrictions, the US has seen a 1,284% increase in oil exports since 2009. Fracking greatly Continue reading →

Chernobyl Contained

The damaged nuclear reactor at Chernobyl is finally contained. The “New Safe Confinement” structure has been moved into place over Continue reading →

Data That Matters October 2016

There is a life expectancy gap between the richest 1% and the poorest 15 of >14 years for men and > Continue reading →

Electric Cars Lower Health Costs

Electric cars have an intended consequence: lowered health care costs. The effect looks to be a secondary or tertiary effect, Continue reading →

Wildlife Populations Declining

Researchers are estimating that the world will have lost 2/3 of its wildlife population between 1970 and 2020. While some Continue reading →

Thawing Permafrost Cracking Cities

If you live in a cold climate you’re probably familiar with frost heaves, seasonal shifts in the ground that crack Continue reading →

Methane Growth Shrinks

The good news: The amount of methane (a powerful greenhouse gas) produced in fossil fuel production, is down by 2% Continue reading →

Plastics To Outweigh Fish

We’re producing plastic and throwing it away faster than fish can reproduce. Our plastic production continues to grow. Bans on Continue reading →