Data That Matters April 2015

Antarctica sets a new temperature record of 63.5F. California’s snowpack is at 6% of normal. Since 1870, sea level has Continue reading →

Driving Hits A Limit

In the US, estimates of the growth in car miles, the total number of miles driven each year, have over-estimated Continue reading →

Greenhouse Gases Up Again

Greenhouse gases were up again in the US. A recovering economy and a cold east coast winter produced 2% more Continue reading →

Cleaning Fukushima

The nuclear reactors at Fukushima leaked cooling water into the ocean and local land. Much work has gone into containment. Continue reading →

Farmers Rely On Single-Use Plastic

Many have come to realize that the two words, ‘plastic’ and ‘disposable’ shouldn’t be used together. Baggies, utensils, coffee cups, Continue reading →

CO2 Emissions Stabilized In 2014

Did you see that one coming? Thanks to everyone’s efforts and the rapid adoption of renewable energy, CO2 emissions stabilized Continue reading →

Growth In China Slows

China’s growth has been phenomenal. Where many large countries cheer 3% growth, China is ramping down to 7%. Partly that Continue reading →

Pre-Historic Humans Were Messy Too

Pollution is seen as a modern problem, and that pre-historic humans were kinder to the land. At least once we Continue reading →