Every Day Is Earth Day

Every Day Is Earth Day

This Earth Day felt somehow more emotional than past ones. We currently stand at the cultural epicenter of brazen political regression, yet also significant technological progress. As the Trump administration continues its assault on environmental protections, we’re also witnessing a remarkable transformation of the energy infrastructure and an increasing awareness of the environmental costs of human waste, such as plastic contaminating our oceans and the food we eat.

Recently, I've had a number of discussions with friends and strangers alike revolving not just around fears of what climate change might bring, but also appreciation for what our planet does for us. Why focus only on the negative impacts of climate change, when an increased awareness of what Earth does for us is a great motivator too?

A Future Without Natural Gas

A Future Without Natural Gas

In our Feb. 20th post, "COLD SNAP: NEW ENGLAND DOESN’T NEED MORE NATURAL GAS," we argued against adding more pipeline for natural gas, despite the severe storms and temperatures we have been seeing in New England. To take the idea a step further, we explored the idea of "electrification." Read on to see our case for this gas-less option.

Cold Snap: New England Doesn’t Need More Natural Gas

Cold Snap: New England Doesn’t Need More Natural Gas

New Englanders aren’t likely to forget the cold snap that hit the region at the start of 2018. Even though temperatures were bone-chilling during those two weeks, it is worth noting that New England does not need more pipeline for natural gas. Read on to find out why.

Update on CoP23: “We Are Still In”

Update on CoP23: “We Are Still In”

You may have heard the news today that Trump has started waffling on his stance on whether the U.S. should participate in the Paris Agreement. We decided to take a look at the most recent United Nations' CoP (Conference of the Parties) and what individual groups (i.e. not the federal government) are doing in the U.S. to meet the Paris Agreement's goals. 

Are Climate Damages Immeasurably Bad?

Are Climate Damages Immeasurably Bad?

It is a paradox of climate economics: How can we know that a few degrees of global warming will be very bad for us, when we do not know how to measure how bad it will be? Our friend and environmental economist, Dr. Frank Ackerman, explores this topic in this week's blog post.