usgs hydrogen map

Vast hidden reserves of gold hydrogen discovered beneath US

A groundbreaking discovery is shaking up the energy world. Scientists have identified vast underground reserves of natural hydrogen, nicknamed “gold hydrogen,” beneath 30 U.S. states.
living planet report 2024

The climate cost of the war in Ukraine

The climate cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reached new heights after 3 years of war. Emissions rose by 31% in 2024 to nearly 230 (229.7) million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
White hydrogen under the Alps

Advances in white hydrogen and small waterpower

Research shows large and extractable reserves of white hydrogen under European mountains. And there is a lot of hidden energy in our water infrastructure waiting to be harvested.
carbon tunnel vision

Three Green Cement Technologies for Lowering Scope 3 Emissions

Innovative new green cement solutions are increasingly enabling companies to decrease scope 3 CO2 emissions. Three of these emerging development areas are explored in this article.
Donald Trump

Donald Trump is not that important; this is why

Donald Trump’s extravagant policies have consequences for both the United States and the rest of the world. However, when placed in a broader context, these developments seem to be merely accelerating an already ongoing trajectory rather than creating it. Perhaps the rise of a president with his particular brand of leadership was even inevitable.
usda climate change

There is no climate change, if you ask USDA

The Trump administration has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to unpublish or archive websites documenting or referencing climate change, leading to the removal of critical resources and research tools.
tokamak

China claims leap forward in nuclear fusion

The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), China’s experimental nuclear fusion reactor, has reportedly sustained a fusion reaction for over 1,000 seconds for the first time—specifically, 1,066 seconds (nearly 18 minutes). Despite this significant breakthrough, the news received little attention in Western media.
damage of climate change

Climate damage kills economic growth, now

The fact that climate damage also impacts the economy has long been evident, with numerous studies addressing this issue. However, the findings often lack clarity, as they involve significant sums spread over long time horizons. A new report adds to this discourse, concluding that in fifty years, half of economic value could be consumed by climate-related costs. Yet, these studies share a critical flaw: they focus on averages, which fail to reflect the urgency and severity of the real-world situation. The reality is far graver and more immediate than these models suggest.
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How the profits of climate change fuel destructive politics

As the impacts of climate change become impossible to ignore, the incoming president remains steadfast in his denial. Meanwhile, global warming has surpassed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first full year, and political developments are taking on dangerous dimensions—fueled in part by the opportunities created by climate change.
black kitchen utensils from e-waste

Black plastic that takes e-waste to your kitchen and your food

Black plastic is a common material in most kitchens and is used in utensils like spoons, spatulas, and containers. However, a growing body of research suggests that it poses health risks because it can be made from recycled electronic waste. This process may introduce toxic flame retardants, such as brominated and organophosphate compounds, into the material and into your food when exposed to heat. These chemicals are associated with serious health issues, including cancer and hormone disruption.