Paying airlines to scrap — instead of sell — old planes produces environmental benefits at a low cost
A model for cities to boost ridership, without snarling car traffic
Identify and come clean about the layered uncertainties, both in measurement and in outcomes
Sampling method capitalizes on similarities between grid sections to stretch inspection dollars
What emerges is a fragmented view of corporate contribution to global warming
Companies that report emissions appear greener only in a narrow measure
In a challenging time, collecting and analyzing actual performance data become even more crucial
Dropping facts into a polarized investor pool reduces the impact of ideology and leads to broader ownership
Less attention to downside of nation’s carbon-neutral goals
Behavior, other factors influence which improvements are effective
Power companies haven’t maximized the benefits of customers agreeing to short-term electricity interruptions
Homebuyers ignore warnings of rising seas; lenders keep lending
Far from burn zones, especially for renters and those with iffy credit, money troubles follow fires
Tough standards led to an increase in auto-related patents
Breakthrough technologies are years off for aviation, but incremental improvements are available
Sacramento River Basin serves as a test case for conserving water over unpredictable weather cycles