Daily Links Jun 30
Top Post Economic growth doesn’t have to wreck environment Ross Gittins Our emissions are down, water consumption is falling and we’re not using as much energy, but don’t pop the …
Top Post Economic growth doesn’t have to wreck environment Ross Gittins Our emissions are down, water consumption is falling and we’re not using as much energy, but don’t pop the …
Top Post If we want to solve complex environmental and social problems, we need to think in terms of systems Leyla Acaroglu Understanding how various parts of our world connect …
Top Post City-level action is the right way to tackle emissions, study shows Countries seeking to meet Paris Agreement targets on CO2 emissions must get a grip on the amount …
Top Post Could El Niño and climate change spell the end for tropical forests? The 2015-16 El Niño briefly turned Amazon, African and Indonesian tropical forests from carbon sink to …
Top Post Clean power is not enough Coal power versus wind and solar energy — debates about the Paris climate targets often center around electricity supply. Yet, even in a …
Top Post Allergies, glaciers and pikas: climate change in action Seas rising, wildfires spreading, allergies increasing: Climate change is measurable globally. https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/articles/2018-06-19/allergies-glaciers-and-pikas-climate-change-in-action?int=98f508 Today’s Celebration Battle of Carabobo Day – Venezuela …
Top Post New gene technology backed by US military could ‘edit entire wild species’ Gene drives have the potential to eradicate feral mice and malaria. But scientists are treading carefully, …
Top Post You probably missed the latest national environmental-economic accounts – but why? Michael Vardon, Australian National University Water and energy use are becoming more efficient, which is good news …
Top Post Dodgy decisions follow when experts are ignored David M Watson Essential services that nourish and sustain us are being undermined by governments ignoring independent advice. https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/dodgy-decisions-follow-when-experts-are-ignored-20180612-p4zl2h.html Today’s Celebration …
Top Post Buildings as power stations — data shows they work: They generate more energy than they consume The UK’s first energy-positive classroom, designed with research expertise from Swansea University, …