As Thanksgiving approaches, we are all reminded to be thankful for what we have. Supermarkets should use this time to take a look at their commitments and take steps to improve their past (in)actions. Nearly three years ago on Thanksgiving day 2010, it is rumored that Muhtar Kent, the CEO… read more
Beyond Renewable Fuel Standards
In the last post on this subject—RFS: Reconsidering Fuel Standards? —the possibility of new alternative fuels emerging that can compete with fossil fuels was briefly introduced. Due to the controversy surrounding renewable fuel standards, specifically whether they drive up food prices and the “blend wall” that limits the proportion of… read more
Arctic black carbon, maritime trade, and ECA mitigation potential
BLACK CARBON AND THE ARCTIC The Arctic is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world, an alarming fact that has the potential to accelerate sea-level rise, disrupt Arctic ecosystems, and upset ocean circulation patterns. The culprit behind the escalated warming is the albedo effect: less… read more
