Landscapes Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Renew Economy

Cities could be ideal place for utility-scale solar plants
What if solar power plants could be built in developed areas between or atop buildings and homes without having to impact the desert?
Bobby Magill

Mar 17, 2015

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US finally opens waters to offshore wind farms
Currently, there is not a single wind turbine generating even a watt of electricity in American waters , but that could soon change.
Bobby Magill

Jan 29, 2015

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Persistent warming driving big Arctic changes
Long-term trends in rising temperatures, spiraling sea ice loss, and ecosystem shifts paint a picture of a region in transition due to climate change in Arctic.
Brian Kahn

Dec 19, 2014

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Renewables as tourist attractions? Only in Germany
A growing numbers of German communities are touting renewables as tourist attractions.
Komila Nabiyeva

Jun 20, 2014

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Great barriers: Reefs first line of coastal defence
Reefs are a first line of defence for coastal communities for storm surge protection, as well as more efficient and cost effective than building sea walls.
Brian Kahn

May 15, 2014

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East Antarctic ice basin ‘may be at risk’
The East Antarctic ice sheet is thought by most scientists to be stable. But a German team says new research shows this is not true.
Alex Kirby

May 12, 2014

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US climate change report warns of serious regional impacts
The National Climate Assessment – a new report from the U.S. federal government – makes clear that climate change is a present-day issue and a growing threat.
Brian Kahn

May 7, 2014

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Graph of the Day: Are we on the path to peak water?
Are we able to cut back on our usage as we edge nearer to the point of peak water?
Kylie Schultz

Feb 19, 2014

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White roofs could offset summer warming by 2100
White roofs can help residents coping with rising temperatures. New York has mandated them, will others follow?
Brian Kahn

Feb 12, 2014

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Graph of the Day: Winter Olympics in a warming world
Most of the cities that have hosted the winter olympics would not be able to do so again in a warming world.
Climate Central

Feb 7, 2014

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Record number of billion-dollar disasters globally in 2013
Despite the high number of multi-billion dollar disasters last year, the overall loss of life and property were comparatively low to years past.
Brian Kahn

Feb 6, 2014

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