Where the world warmed the most in Earth’s hottest year MMA: “… one-fifth of the globe has already warmed by more than 2 degrees Celsius (3.6F) …” Tim HollerFebruary 7, 2024
L.A.’s flood-control system survived epic storm. But it’s losing battle with climate change MMA: “in a warming world, the region can expect an increase in epic downpours…” Tim HollerFebruary 6, 2024
Why record rain hasn’t washed away California’s water woes MMA: “… warming is intensifying California’s climate of extremes and exacerbating its water challenges.” Tim HollerFebruary 6, 2024
Hurricanes are getting so intense, scientists propose a Category 6 MMA: “…two scientists are proposing a new label they say a growing number of storms already merit: Category 6.” Tim HollerFebruary 5, 2024
Summer Has Long Stressed Electric Grids. Now Winter Does, Too. MMA: “…by 2050, winter demand could surpass electricity use in the summer.” Tim HollerFebruary 5, 2024
Bank of America Reverses Its Pledge Not to Finance Fossil Fuels MMA: “The policy … says that such projects will instead be subject to ‘enhanced due diligence.’” Tim HollerFebruary 3, 2024
As climate hazards converge, more Californians are living in harm’s way MMA: “…wildfire smoke and extreme heat together create … additional burden on people’s health…” Tim HollerFebruary 3, 2024
Teach About Climate Change With 30 Graphs From The New York Times MMA: NY TIMES collection of 30 graphs previously published relating to climate change. Tim HollerJanuary 31, 2024
U.S. Will Pay to Add Solar Panels to Hospitals, Schools After Disasters MMA: FEMA reimbursement standards modified to include energy-related improvements Tim HollerJanuary 30, 2024
Reforms to US Disaster Aid Expose Growing Home Insurance Gap MMA: “… more people …today are either underinsured, or not even able to afford insurance or get coverage.” Tim HollerJanuary 29, 2024
A Climate Change Success Story? Look at Hoboken MMA: “This flood-prone city on the Hudson River balances climate infrastructure with resident needs.” Tim HollerJanuary 29, 2024
U.S. stalls gas export projects that activists say are ‘climate bombs’ MMA: “…Energy Department to weigh the climate impacts of new liquefied natural gas terminals…” Tim HollerJanuary 26, 2024
Groundwater depletion is worsening worldwide. Parts of California are suffering rapid declines MMA:“Various parts of California were among the regions with rapid and accelerating depletion…” Tim HollerJanuary 25, 2024
The Rise of Batteries in Six Charts and Not Too Many Numbers MMA: RMI: “Battery demand is growing exponentially…” Tim HollerJanuary 25, 2024
Broken chargers, lax oversight: How California’s troubled EV charging stations threaten emission goals MMA: “Ask around and many EV owners will agree, public chargers have a bad reputation.” Tim HollerJanuary 24, 2024
California Has Dealt a Blow to Renewable Energy, Some Businesses Say MMA: Value of the credits homeowners with new installations receive for the power they send reduced Tim HollerJanuary 14, 2024
Will storing CO2 in old oil fields slow global warming? First California plan nears approval MMA: “…a new business model for fossil fuel companies has emerged: carbon management.” Tim HollerJanuary 14, 2024
Texas Says Its Power Grid Is Strong. It’s About to Get Tested. MMA: “State officials took steps to improve the grid after a disastrous failure in 2021.” Tim HollerJanuary 13, 2024
Spring snowpack has shrunk significantly over the last 40 years due to warming MMA: “…sharpest drops…were in the Southwestern and Northeastern United States…” Tim HollerJanuary 11, 2024
Carbon pollution is down in the US, but not fast enough to meet Biden's 2030 goal, new report says MMA: ″U.S. is on track to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 40% below 2005 levels by the end of the decade” Tim HollerJanuary 10, 2024