Concentration of CO2 in the Atmosphere

Vermont Research Climate News

Lake Champlain. Credit: Wikimedia

By Kirsti Blow, Center for Research on Vermont

In light of the uncertain political atmosphere that poses a threat to Vermont’s climate, a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists reveals how clean energy could work financially for the state. With the basis of existing wind and solar power, […]

Lessons from Marrakech: It’s Time to Invest in Cities

Mulan Wind Farm, Heilongiang, China. Credit: © Land Rover Our Planet | Flickr.com

By Carl Pope

Despite the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, we no longer live in an era of climate doom and gloom. While 2016 will set yet another record […]

San Francisco Bans Fossil Fuels

An exemplary city solution to avoid climate catastrophe

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved legislation prohibiting new fossil fuel leases on city-owned property in an effort to combat climate change. istock image

By Center for Biological Diversity, EcoWatch

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved legislation on November 13, 2016 prohibiting the […]

Vermont Research Climate Change News

Let Me Tell You ‘Bout the Birds and the Bees, Lakes, Maples … And The Climate!

Lake Champlain. Photo by Ammunation, Wikimedia Commons

By Kirsti Blow

Recent research has pointed to cause for worry about the long-term health of Lake Champlain. According to Vermont researchers, the lake is more susceptible to […]