Environment & Climate

This category explores diverse perspectives on climate science, policy, and environmental stewardship, offering insights into the complexities of global warming, energy production, and ecological conservation.
Recent discussions include an examination of Earth's latitudinal slices, revealing how cloud cover and vapor pressure deficits (VPD) are influenced by solar angles, land distribution, and El Niño events, with implications for global warming through changes in land evapotranspiration.
The environmental impact of government shutdowns has also been highlighted, with coal pollution surging as EPA inspections ceased, posing heightened health risks to vulnerable communities.
Meanwhile, political developments reveal a disconnect between policy and climate goals, such as Republican leaders ignoring potential funding losses for carbon removal projects under the infrastructure law, while a study finds UK politicians largely unaware of the 2025 emissions peak needed to meet the 1.5°C climate target.
The legacy of environmental advocacy is also remembered, with the passing of George Berklacy, a National Park Service spokesperson who fought to protect national parks from industrial threats like coal plants.
Lastly, environmental challenges persist globally, with Russian shadow fleet vessels continuing to dump oil in European waters despite sanctions, underscoring the difficulty of enforcing export controls and mitigating ecological risks.

Updated: 10/12/2025