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Climate Archive

Archives for August 2023

Climate
Biden’s historic climate law has a problemBiden’s historic climate law has a problem
Climate

The average American probably doesn’t know about all the free money in the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Rebecca Leber
Technology
The LED light revolution has only just begunThe LED light revolution has only just begun
Technology

The heir to the incandescent bulb is just getting started.

By Umair Irfan
Climate
These kids sued over climate change — and wonThese kids sued over climate change — and won
Podcast
Climate

The unprecedented ruling in Montana could signal a changing tide.

By Jonquilyn Hill
Climate
How Maui’s wildfires became so apocalypticHow Maui’s wildfires became so apocalyptic
Climate

A large hurricane, drought, and perhaps even invasive grasses have fueled the devastating fires in Hawaii.

By Benji Jones
Climate
This strange hurricane season may take a turn for the worseThis strange hurricane season may take a turn for the worse
Climate

Oceans are at record high temperatures, but El Niño is keeping a lid on tropical storms in the Atlantic.

By Umair Irfan
Down to Earth
New York’s shark-infested waters are a good thing. Yes, really.New York’s shark-infested waters are a good thing. Yes, really.
Down to Earth

Nature is healing.

By Benji Jones
Future Perfect
Why a “room-temperature superconductor” would be a huge dealWhy a “room-temperature superconductor” would be a huge deal
Future Perfect

The superconductor frenzy, explained.

By Dylan Matthews
Future Perfect
Are carbon offsets all they’re cracked up to be? We tracked one from Kenya to England to find out.Are carbon offsets all they’re cracked up to be? We tracked one from Kenya to England to find out.
Future Perfect

Carbon credits explain the hyper-financialization of climate policy.

By Angus Chapman and Desné Masie

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