Can we balance our carbon budget by using less stuff?
Or does “dematerialization” simply swap stubborn technological problems for even more intractable social ones?
Sep 2022 22
Mark Harris
Mark Harris is an investigative science and technology reporter originally from the UK but now based in Seattle, with a particular interest in robotics, transportation, green technologies, and medical devices. He is a contributing editor at IEEE Spectrum and writes for a wide range of outlets including The Economist, The Guardian, and Wired.
Sep 2022 8
Can An Economy Grow Its Way Out of The Carbon Crisis?
We take a look at the evidence behind the Inflation Reduction Act big economic bet.
Aug 2022 3
AC Has Been A Climate Scourge. Could It Become A Climate Solution?
The world needs more air conditioning. If we do it right, it could even reduce emissions
Jul 2022 21
Is the climate crisis a population problem or a poverty problem?
People don’t cause climate change, lifestyles do.
Jun 2022 30
Zero Emissions Natural Gas May Be Possible
But it’s still a fossil fuel. Can we get over that?
Jun 2022 16
The hype behind carbon farming comes down to earth
How realistic is it to bury excess carbon in agricultural soil?
Jun 2022 2
Get Ready for Sticker Shock Carbon Therapy
Carbon labeling shifts consumer behavior. But does that actually translate to fewer emissions?
May 2022 19
The Biggest Carbon Sink of All
Can we bury our CO2 problem at the bottom of the ocean?
May 2022 5
Is Europe About to Push the Other Nuclear Button?
The invasion of Ukraine could be a turning point for nuclear power and carbon budgets
Apr 2022 21
The Danger of Embracing Climate Deadlines
Can having too many “last chances” stifle attempts to enact real change?
