Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing…
Author: Gregory Barber
The Dream of Mini Nuclear Plants Hangs in the Balance
A cluster of reactors that are just 9 feet in diameter is supposed to start a…
Supersize Electric Cars Are Pushing Road Safety to the Limit
The immense weight of the electric Hummer prompted a crash test expert to stage a bizarre…
The Tonga Eruption Is Still Revealing New Volcanic Dangers
One year later, researchers are still marveling at the power of the Hunga Tonga explosion—and wondering…
Dear Electric Vehicle Owners: You Don’t Need That Giant Battery
EV batteries take up lots of space and resources. But most drivers won’t actually use all…
The Real Fusion Energy Breakthrough Is Still Decades Away
US nuclear scientists have achieved the long-sought goal of a fusion ignition—but don't expect this clean…
The Extraordinary Shelf Life of the Deep Sea Sandwiches
How did a lunch last underwater for 10 months? The answer relates to how carbon moves…
5 Good Ideas From COP27—and How Likely They Are to Happen
Negotiators at the annual UN climate conference managed to eke out some plans for action. Now…
Welcome to COP27. Thank You for Not Protesting
At this year’s UN climate conference in Egypt, activists are unable to demonstrate without permission, limiting…
Countries Hit Hardest by Climate Change May Finally Get Their Due
After 30 years of talk about forcing wealthy polluters to compensate those bearing the brunt of…