Is Nuclear Energy a Climate Change Solution?
Nuclear energy is controversial. While many view nuclear energy negatively, a subset of the population believes it to be a climate “panacea,” a cure-all that is our only option to reach net-zero carbon emissions fast enough on a global scale.
Reindeer and changing climate in Arctic Europe
Reindeer herding has been economically and culturally important for the Indigenous Sámi People of Arctic Europe for thousands of years. Over the last several years, warmer and wetter winter conditions have led to mass starvation of reindeer populations and is predicted to worsen as the effects of climate change in the Arctic increase.
Wildfires, Climate Change, and Human Health
Increasing global temperatures continue to give rise to adverse climate and weather outcomes. One such outcome is the increased prevalence and intensity of wildfires. While wildfires themselves are devastating, the smoke during and after wildfires are equally if not more dangerous to local residents, as well as those living far from the fire’s path.
What Is Carbon Pricing?
Carbon pricing is thought to be the most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions internationally. But what exactly is carbon pricing, and why is it predicted to be so successful?
Urban Agriculture for Sustainable City Development
Urban agriculture is the process of "producing, processing, and distributing food and other goods in and around cities through intensive plant cultivation and animal husbandry." Although the term "urban agriculture" is relatively new, urban food production systems have a long history in the United States and abroad, providing communities with fresh food, jobs, and green space.