Many environmental problems we face today were predicted a long time ago. Svante Arrhenius, a Nobel Prize winner, predicted the effects of climate change in 1896, which are alarmingly accurate compared to today’s data. Yet, the question looms: Is the message from scientists enough to inspire change? In seeking answers, we turn to “Koyaanisqatsi,” a non-verbal documentary from 1982, renowned for its profound environmental message….
Discover how climate change and space debris are unexpectedly teaming up, making the sky crowded and complicating astronomy….
The clock is ticking as we gear up for the much-anticipated Meadows Center Climate Science Conference. With nearly 300 eager minds already set to join, we’re preparing for a deep dive into the complexities of our changing climate, especially here in Texas. …
“The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” might bring a classic Clint Eastwood film to mind, but we’re not talking about Hollywood. We’re talking about a different showdown – our escalating climate crisis, which is a little more than just ‘ugly’….
Robert Mace opens up about his personal journey to reduce his carbon footprint. Through his story, you’ll discover valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring lessons that we can all apply in our own lives….
In 2016, China single-handedly purchased more electric vehicles (EVs) than the rest of the world combined. Guest contributor Dr. Boling Li gives the inside scoop on China’s impressive strides in the EV industry and shares some of the energy challenges the country is facing in its rise as an EV powerhouse….
Did you know that the Texas deep freeze in February 2021 left a staggering 4.5 million residents without water and power? In this post, we explore the underlying problems with the state’s electric grid….
Robert E. Mace discusses several factors that leave Texas dangerously unprepared for the next drought of record….
While the phrase “renewable energy” might conjure up happy, innocent images of warm sunshine and fresh wind, these alternative energy sources — such as electric cars, wind turbines, and solar panels — are not always free of environmental impacts. In this, we examine the extent to which renewable energy is sustainable and uncover the environmental impacts of different energy sources….
There are all kinds of “biases” in the way we think. One is illustrated through the Dunning-Kruger effect, a bias where people vastly overestimate their competence in a given domain. We dive into the Dunning-Kruger effect, its implications for climate science, and how to avoid this common phenomenon….