In November 2023, scientists in Europe reported that Earth’s global average temperature was briefly two degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels. NOAA and NASA—U.S. federal agencies—both confirmed that 2023 is … Read more
Portia Bharath’s Archive
Top Issues to Watch at COP28
What is the COP? Since 1995, world leaders, negotiators, and thousands of other participants have converged for the COP, the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention … Read more
Communities Should Have a Say in Energy Projects
Upon the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, the Department of Energy (DOE) received an unprecedented amount of funding, $97 billion, for federal investments in … Read more
Birds Not Mosquitoes: A solution at the heart of Hawai’i’s extinction crisis
Going to Hawai’i to escape the winter back home? Whether you are an expert birder or just bird curious, or just open to exploring the birds of the islands, the … Read more
Harvesting Hope: The Beauty of Responsibly Sourced Wood
When I moved into my very first apartment, I vividly recall the most thrilling part of the entire process: furnishing it! There’s a myriad of furniture companies offering an array … Read more
The Urgency of Effective Interregional Transmission Planning
The role of electricity transmission is crucial to our everyday lives. As we face the reality of climate change, ensuring that our power grid is efficient, effective, and resilient is … Read more
The Hype Around Hydrogen
Offshore wind might be the next big thing to energize the hydrogen market, but ensuring hydrogen production and use is truly clean will require work from industry, government, and advocates. … Read more
Northwoods SOS: Protecting Public Lands
With sparkling rivers, thousands of lakes, and acres of forests, it’s easy to picture the Great Northwoods on a page right out of an illustrated children’s fairy tale. For both … Read more
Growing Our Regional Team by Two
It’s been a very dynamic year for our region and our team is growing! We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to two fantastic individuals—Emily Martin and Kody Osborne—who … Read more
Engaging Communities on Climate Change
For many of us, thinking about climate change, sea level rise, and what lies ahead can be overwhelming. Oftentimes, people don’t take action because they’re not sure where to start … Read more
