It’s the End of California as We Know It
The fires and the blackouts are connected to a larger problem in this state: a failure to live sustainably. SAN FRANCISCO — I have lived nearly all my life in California, and my love for this place and its people
Solar power and the ‘climate election’: the parties’ energy pledges so far
As the UK prepares for yet another election, following the dissolution of parliament in the early hours yesterday, pledges for increased solar power are notable in almost all the major party's campaigns. The Green Party has called of the country
Investing in fossil fuels is the greatest crime against humanity – MPs should treat it as such
We are endlessly told that climate campaigners should be targeting China. But it is clear that the UK’s banks and oil corporations are co-signing nature’s death warrant Arguing as to whether the general election is the Brexit election or the
Preparing for a Power Cut
Getting ready for losing the power grid.
Breaking up over climate change
Things came to a head at dinner one night earlier this year, when my girlfriend suggested the chat was too depressing. She believed in climate change, she just didn't see the point of being so negative. "Are you going to
Can We Survive Extreme Heat?
Humans have never lived on a planet this hot, and we’re totally unprepared for what’s to come On a scorching day in downtown Phoenix, when the temperature soars to 115°F or higher, heat becomes a lethal force. Sunshine assaults you,
Repeated Power Shutoffs Spur Homeowners To Install Backup Batteries
SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) — After multiple power shutoffs and the looming threat of more to come, some Bay Area property owners have had enough and are exploring ways of getting themselves off the power grid. One power option is
Scientists from around the world declare climate emergency
More than 11,000 scientists around the world have declared a climate emergency, warning of "untold suffering" without urgent action. The declaration is based on analysis of more than 40 years of publicly available data covering a range of measures from
My Experience of a Sustained Power Cut
Riding seamlessly through a power cut with a home battery.