Back in October of 2016, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists did an interview with researcher Richard Heede, who had just completed a dozen years’ work to pin down the exact carbon contributions of all the oil, coal, and gas producers (and cement makers) since the industrial revolution kicked into high gear. At that time, Heede’s findings […]
Agricultural Meteorology Then and Now: Paradigm Shift to Sustainable Science
TOPIC: The development and evolution of Agricultural Meteorology in Canada in the 50s, 60s and 70s will be briefly reviewed and examples of some of the research done by some of the pioneers will be presented. Like in many areas of research, in the 80s and 90s, the research approach by small groups of agricultural […]
To wean off natural gas, cities push for all-electric new buildings
A growing number of cities are eliminating natural gas hookups in new homes and buildings as they work to reduce emissions and help meet climate targets. The big picture: Fossil fuels burned in buildings contribute a tenth of overall U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While coal use continues to decline, natural gas use has held steady, […]
EPA set to end California’s ability to regulate fuel economy
The Trump administration is poised to revoke California’s authority to set auto mileage standards, asserting that only the federal government has the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy. Conservative and free-market groups have been asked to attend a formal announcement of the rollback set for Wednesday afternoon at Environmental Protection Agency headquarters […]
Canada’s GHG Emissions: Do changes year by year mean anything?
Dr. John G. Hollins, past Chair CACOR Board of Directors, examines Canada’s GHG emissions. This note provides an assessment of the significance of the annual changes reported by Canada. Environment Canada submits an annual report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on Canada’s emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) a year or […]