February 29, 2024 — The findings of recent study, published in Nature Cities , show that a multi-faceted strategy to address extreme urban heat can cool Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Riyadh, by up to 8.1°F. These strategies include a combination of highly reflective ‘super cool’ building materials, irrigated greenery...
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February 22, 2024 — According to a new survey of nearly 130,000 people in 125 countries, nearly 70% of the global population would give up 1% of their household income to stop climate change, which is roughly congruent with the estimated cost of effective climate action. However, people also think just 43% of their...
February 22, 2024 — Energy researchers and modelers projected expected greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions associated with the Inflation Reduction Act when it was passed into law in 2022. They predicted by 2030 there would be 37-42% reduction from 2005 GHG levels. 18 months after the law’s passage, some of the...
February 15, 2024 — Trees not only make neighborhoods more beautiful, but they also provide measurable health benefits, including better air quality, lower temperatures, and increased community engagement. The City of Oakland is using state grant funding to help young people find jobs and pursue careers in climate...
February 14, 2024 — A recent University of Michigan study reveals that close to 15% of Americans deny that climate change is a reality. The study, found here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-50591-6 , uses social media data analyses and artificial intelligence to measure climate change denial in the digital...