Study Finds Western Megadrought is Worst in 12 Centuries
The drought that began in 2000 is now the driest two decades since 800 A.D.
Replacing Old Windows Reduces Your Carbon Footprint
Heat gain and loss through windows are responsible for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use.
Natural Disasters are Increasing in Frequency and Severity. How Can We Better Prepare?
Over 90% of the World’s Children Breathe Toxic Air Every Day
Over 90% of children breathe toxic air every day. Smart and sustainable future cities can help.
Drought: A Creeping Disaster
Drought is a creeping disaster that affects more people worldwide than any other natural disaster, and climate change is accelerating its impact.
Accelerating Green Transportation
Electric vehicles are a ray of hope in the fight against climate change and there are many signs that the industry is taking off.
Rising Seas Are Threatening Coastal Areas Worldwide
The 2019 floods in Venice rose to over six fee tin some areas and put 70 percent of the city under water at one point.
Potential Solutions to Water Scarcity: Education, Innovation and Action
Many of us don’t think twice about turning on the tap to get a glass of water. But that’s a luxury for many people.
How Cities are Using Smart Technologies to Prepare and Respond to Disasters
ThE increase in the frequency of natural disasters is motivating cities to find new ways to minimize damage and save lives.
Climate Change Threatens 2/3 of North American Bird Species with Extinction
A report released by the National Audubon Society predicts a dire future for North America’s birds if climate change isn’t slowed.
Switching to LED Bulbs Saves Money and The Planet
Solar panels and wind turbines get a lot of attention, but a more basic medium is also helping reshape the energy economy: the light bulb.
Wildfires Have Emitted About 8 Billion Tons of CO2 Per Year
The extreme wildfires sweeping across the globe this year are not only sending choking smoke into the atmosphere, they are also affecting the climate itself.
Smart Water Quality Monitoring Can Help Detect Drinking Water Contaminants
Smart water quality monitoring can help detect drinking water contaminants in flooded areas
Is Climate Change Creating More Extreme Weather?
All around the world, heat waves are getting longer and more intense – a deadly consequence of our abundance of greenhouse gas emissions.