Denver’s Intensifying Heatwaves – The Health Risks and Climate Action Response
Denver is grappling with major health risks due to the escalation in temperatures and heatwaves, a direct consequence of climate change. These high temperatures pose a significant menace to everyone, most notably the elderly, children, outdoor workers, individuals with preexisting health conditions, and those lacking adequate home cooling. As the climate warms, the risks associated with these rising temperatures continue [...]
Aviation Industry’s Battle Against Contrails
The aviation industry is making significant efforts to mitigate its climate impact. The primary focus is on decreasing carbon emissions and contrails, both of which contribute considerably to global warming. This comes in the wake of an alarming 2021 study that revealed contrails may account for more than half of aviation’s climate impact. This finding underscores the urgent need for [...]
Iceland’s Mammoth Plant Pioneers Carbon Capture Amidst Cost and Scalability Challenges
The Role of Direct Air Capture Technology in Combating Climate Change The fight against climate change has ushered in an era of innovative technologies, one of which is Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. An exemplary instance of this technology being put to use is at the Mammoth, a carbon capture and storage plant in Iceland. Operated by Climeworks, a Swiss [...]