Joseph J. Romm's Blog, page 46

For The First Time, Solar Will Be The Top New Source Of Energy This Year

This year solar plants will provide more new energy to the grid than all other sources.

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Climate Deniers’ Favorite Temperature Dataset Just Confirmed Global Warming

Bad news for deniers: The only set of data that seemed to indicate the planet wasn't warming much was in error. Satellites confirm global warming -- and the hottest February on record.

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Uranium Mining Is Coming To The Grand Canyon, If Koch-Backed Group Gets It Way

The vast majority of Arizonans want to keep the current ban on mining in place.

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How Almost A Year In Space Made Astronaut Scott Kelly More Of An Environmentalist

Kelly now holds the American records for both most total days and longest continuous time spent in space. His time orbiting the earth made him realize how fragile it is -- and how important it is to protect it.

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Algae Could Be The Key To Climate-Friendly Meat

Could feeding animals algae be a sustainable answer to the world's growing appetite for meat?

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The Crucial Point Warren Buffett Does Not Understand About Climate Risk

Billionaire Warren Buffett’s latest annual letter to shareholders dismisses the risk of climate change to his investors. But very real risks exist, including his $1.1 billion bet on the climate-destroying Canadian tar sands.

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Bill Banning Fracking Bans Gets Shut Down In Florida Senate

"Today’s decision is a victory for the health and safety of families throughout the state"

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Arctic Sea Ice Growth Could Be Lowest On Record Again

Arctic sea ice growth has been sluggish this winter. And that's a huge problem for the animals and communities that depend on it.

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Supreme Court Refuses To Take Up Case Challenging The Cleanup Of The Chesapeake Bay

The Chesapeake Bay can forge ahead with its much-needed cleanup plan.

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West Virginia Votes To Block Science Standards Because They Teach Global Warming

West Virginia's House of Delegates voted to block a new set of science standards because they mentioned climate change.

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