Talk about astronomical costs of a sustainable economy is leaving out some of the savings of using fewer fossil fuels, according to a new analysis.
The global transition to clean energy has a cost, but it may be a lot lower than the figures that sometimes get thrown around. The differences are large, amounting to trillions and even tens of trillions of dollars.
What If the Clean Energy Transition Costs Much Less Than We’ve Been Told?
New attribution research shows how extra heat in the atmosphere can turn thunderstorms into factories for dangerous, softball-size hail.
Regions that are often pummeled by severe storms—like the Midwestern United States under last weekend’s powerful thunderstorms and deadly tornadoes—could also face the threat of more extreme hail.
Possible scenarios could include significant water reductions in lower-basin states or creating new incentives for states to conserve water.
The sluggish Colorado River negotiations have entered a new phase: Long and fiery letter writing.
States Blast Federal Playbook of Potential Colorado River Options
With gasoline and oil prices rising, U.S. consumers are already feeling the effects of the Iran conflict and the consequences of a slow transition to cleaner alternatives.
Oil prices shot up on Monday as disruptions related to the war in Iran sent shockwaves through financial markets, underscoring the risks for countries that have been slow to diversify beyond fossil fuels.
The Oil Price Shock Is Here. Its Arrival Provides a Familiar Warning.
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