"There’s an old joke that a farmer’s top three priorities are yield, yield and yield. Some scientists remain skeptical that Pivot’s biological solutions can replace chemical solutions on a grand scale without hurting yields. But so far, most of Pivot’s customers are coming back for more, which suggests they’re seeing financial benefits. Those benefits could increase if more countries crack down on nitrous oxide, as the Dutch government did in January. And the economics could become even more favorable as fledgling carbon markets begin to reward farmers for reducing emissions from fertilizer use."
There’s a Better Way to Fight Wildfires, Indigenous Groups Say
"As it gets late in the afternoon, the winds will start to die right down. Then we’ll start coming in and doing all of our night burns so we can get more control of that fire and make it do exactly what we want. If you come into one of our burns, what we call cold burns, you can literally walk along with the fire, touch the soil. Green grasses are still there."
Electric Car Sales Reached New Heights in 2022
Almost 1 in 7 new cars sold last year was a battery electric vehicle
Carbon capture projects bring new opportunity for Texas energy
"The CCS opportunity in Texas is enormous, and we have the same kind of competitive advantage that Texans have grown used to in our energy sector. The only barriers are bureaucracy and bad policy."
Artificial Intelligence Steps In to Lower Carbon Footprint of Buildings
"JLL, which manages billions of square feet of commercial real estate around the world, has been making a string of investments to bring AI systems to companies looking to cut their emissions. The business case: Eco-friendly buildings charge higher rents and are on the market for less time. JLL says it expects 56% of organizations to pay a premium for sustainable spaces by 2025."
It’s not just energy — our slow permitting process is also harming conservation
"Put simply, permitting issues are holding North American conservation back, but Congress can fix it. This is a responsible and bipartisan way to ensure that American sportsmen and women can pass on their passions and appreciation of our natural resources, not just to their children and grandchildren, but also to keep these cherished outdoor traditions alive for generations long after. And our environment will be more resilient as a result."
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 66% in August
Reuters reports that deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has declined by 66% in August. “Deforestation in the Amazon causes the loss of many species and their habitats, negatively impacts indigenous people and their health, causes fire, an increase in CO2 emission, soil erosion, flooding, desertification, pollution of rivers and lands, and negatively alters water cycle around...
Seattle clean tech startup lands $1.4M for eco-friendly soy-based suds for shampoos, detergents
"The startup also secured third-party certification of its surfactants’ greenhouse gas impacts, which are 45% lower than comparable ingredients — a plus for manufacturers with carbon goals."
How Reflective Paint Brings Down Scorching City Temperatures
"Cooling technologies mitigate this. Green roofs absorb heat before it penetrates the buildings beneath. Super-reflective coatings reflect the sun’s visible light and invisible infrared radiation away from surfaces to keep them cooler. And an ultra-white paint developed at Purdue University promises even more protection, although the product isn’t commercially available yet. Each strategy helps reduce energy use."
Invasive Species: An Environmental Threat Multiplier
To reduce the costly impacts of invasive species, policymakers at the federal, state, and local level must continue to make prevention and eradication an environmental priority.