Energy & Decarbonization Stories
Capping and/or mitigating global warming requires a rapid shift to low-carbon socio-economic systems. From stories about scaling up renewable energy to pioneering work in solar fuels to carbon capture and storage technologies, Anthropocene magazine aims to be a leading voice in the conversation about this great transition.
Working from home 1 day a week cuts carbon by 2%. 2-4 days up to 29%. Full-time 54%.
An unusually comprehensive study shows remote work is better for the climate, but mainly in large doses
Engineered E. Coli produce electricity from wastewater
In a move that could improve wastewater treatment and lead to new microbe-powered devices, engineers have given the common bacteria electric power
What’s the Carbon Catch?
Most seafood is more climate-friendly than its terrestrial counterparts. But the latest controversies run deeper than simply wild-caught vs farmed.
A 90-plus percent cut in U.S. building emissions is possible
New study finds that aggressive energy efficiency, electrification, and smart, flexible draws on the power grid could slash emissions—and save $100 billion annually.
What if carbon taxes were based on income linked to emissions—rather than consumption?
A new study suggests that a shareholder-based carbon tax might be more effective than a consumer-based one.
Colorful paints could slash heating and cooling energy use
By reflecting infrared heat, these new paints could could keep buildings cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter without using energy.
What’s the fairest climate policy of all?
Huge disparities in wealth and carbon emissions are obvious. How best to manage carbon inequality isn’t.
Could weathered rock be the magic dust that vaults us towards our climate goals?
Building on previous research, a new study estimates how much carbon farmers could lock away by spreading crushed rock on croplands. Their numbers are enormous.
Borrowing a page from plants, engineers create solar leaves that produce electricity and clean water
Low-cost, widely available materials cool solar panels without using energy to boost electricity output and produce liters of water at the same time
How many wheels should your next EV have?
E-bikes are now preventing (a lot) more emissions than all the Teslas in the world
