Our goal should be to create an economy substantially independent of the burning of fossil fuels.
Carbon and Climate
building energy, divestment, emissions data, personal footprint, preparing for climate change, reducing emissions in ma, science and goals
Recent Jim Hansen testimony — higher risks?
NASA scientest Jim Hansen argues that the concensus estimates of the rate and risks of global warming are understated.
Massachusetts strategies to reduce fossil fuel consumption.
Greenhouse gases in Massachusetts come in roughly equal parts from power generation, homes and buildings (mostly from heat, but also industrial processes), and transportation. Currently Massachusetts is moving forward very strongly on the first two sectors.
A great session for the environment
It ain’t over until it’s over. The 2007-2008 legislative session ended in the wee hours of August 1. The final twists yielded stunning successes for environmental advocates.
How will China’s growth affect carbon strategy?
China is a gigantic wild card with the potential to substantially extend the growth of carbon emissions world wide, even if developed nations get their emissions under control. China is unlikely to control its emissions without dramatic assistance or heavy economic pressure from developed nations.
What is the carbon level we need to stabilize at?
To stop making the problem worse, we need to stabilize CO2 levels in the atmosphere — we need to stop putting out more CO2 than can be absorbed naturally. Global warming is driven by the cumulative total amount of CO2 we have put into the atmosphere less cumulative natural absorption.