How energy from Earth’s crust could pull carbon from the sky
Analysis by Shannon Osaka with research by Vanessa Montalbano, The Climate 202, February 23, 2023
"Sucking carbon dioxide out of the sky is a bit like a time machine for climate change. It removes CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it deep underground[.]
According to one study co-authored by [Hélène Pilorgé, a research associate at the University of Pennsylvania], if air capture were combined with all of the geothermal plants currently in the United States, the country could suck up about 12.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide every year."
California beach city OKs balloon ban to protect coast
By Amy Taxin, AP, February 21, 2023
"Environmental advocates are celebrating in Laguna Beach — but it won’t be with balloons.
The hilly seaside city known for stunning ocean views and rolling bluffs is banning the sale and public use of balloons to curtail the risk of devastating wildfires and eliminate a major source of trash floating near the community’s scenic shores."
Meet Henk Rogers, video game icon turned climate champion
By Mike Munsell, Canary Media, February 17, 2023
No notes for this. You really just need to read the whole thing!
Turns out permitting reform isn’t just needed for resource development, apparently nuclear needs it too.
A kid's guide to climate change (plus a printable comic)
By Lauren Sommer and Maraka Gharib, NPR’s Life Kit, January 17, 2023
"Are you a kid — or do you know a kid — who is learning about climate change?
It can be hard to know where to start. So we made a guide about how it's changing the planet and how to deal with the big feelings you might have when you hear about it."
