Let’s put a price tag on the true cost of carbon pollution. We know that too much CO2 harms the planet but how do scientists and economists actually calculate the cost of all that damage? We put together a quick look into the social cost of carbon and explain why it is drastically underestimated.
What Is the Real Social Cost of Carbon? Part 1
Reselling & Rewearing: Reducing Your Clothing's Carbon Footprint
Getting Down to Earth: Carbon Sequestration Explained
Carbon 101: IPCC Boiled Down
Climate scientists and policy makers frequently reference CO2 ppm and 2°C when they talk about climate change. What does it mean?! And now the IPCC report that we’ve been hearing about is upping the ante on what we need to do to curb carbon emissions. We put together this quick primer on emissions in case you need a refresher. Check it out!
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?
Voting with Forks
Northeast States Lead on Emission Reductions
Given the stance of the current occupant of the White House on climate policies, it’s fair to say that the recent outlook for the environment has been bleak. However, every action (or inaction) has a reaction. In the post-Trump era, we’ve already been witness to inspiring solidarity and unity amongst states, cities and companies that have chosen to fully reject the science-denial narrative coming from the executive branch, and move forward with bold, effective climate action.