Climate & Carbon

Would you like to bid on a "carbon credit"? Now that I have your attention: You can! All you need is a minimum financial security of $1,860. And, moreover, you can pretty much do anything you want with the allowance. US carbon trading starts September 25th; in fact, some of the exchanges have already began moving RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative) credits. Naturally, the auction system is intended for commercial bidders, but nonetheless, it's important to note that a process is in place and set to launch. » read more

You may not have heard of Tommy Remengesau, Jr. It could be that you've never even heard of Palau, the Pacific island nation of which he is President. However, his story is an inspiring one, and one that more people should be aware of.

As many know, low-lying Pacifc islands like Palau face the most immediate threat from climate change, as very small rises in sea level could reclaim great areas of land. » read more

High-Risk Neighborhoods Prepare for Hurricane Fay » read more

Last week, the New York City Economic Development Corporation issued a Request for Expressions of Interest from enterprises with experience in implementing renewable energy projects and other interested parties. Specifically, the Request seeks information regarding potential renewable energy projects that have environmental and economic vitality and work to reduce emission of greenhouse gases.

As defined in the Request, renewable energy projects include energy generation from renewable sources such as solar, wind, anaerobic gas, geothermal and tidal power. » read more

So, as I was running after work the other day, I got stopped at a light. Typical... As I was bouncing around to keep my calf muscles moving, I noticed a green and white Prius rounding the corner. Again, typical. (I work in a town of fairly affluent people - lots of people drive swanky eco-friendly cars.) And then it hit me like a six foot wave on the lake - this Prius was was a cab!

Nifty, I thought to myself.
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Last week, New York City launched the Climate Change Adaptation Task Force and the New York City Panel on Climate Change to develop strategies to protect the City's infrastructure from the effects of climate change. » read more

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I am just about fed up with all the rain we have had this summer. I really would like to see a chart noting all of the days that had rain versus all of the days that havent.

On the other hand however, it has been great for our crops (much better than last year).