- — Tesla Announces Option to Rent Solar Panels
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at 8/20/19 10:47amTesla announced it is launching a new option for homeowners to rent a rooftop solar system for as low as $50 a month. With no upfront installation costs or long-term contract, analysts say the move could help boost solar panel adoption in the United States, particularly among homeowners who have previously balked at the cost of solar systems.
- — In Nepal, Out-Migration Is Helping Fuel a Forest Resurgence
- at 8/20/19 3:00am
An exodus for jobs abroad has played an important role in the reforestation of Nepal, as rural people leave and workers send money back to their families, reducing reliance on the land. Migration has had unexpected benefits for forest recovery in other nations as well.
- — U.S. Fracking Boom Likely Culprit in Rapid Rise of Global Methane Emissions
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at 8/16/19 9:35amThe boom in U.S. shale gas and oil production may have ignited a significant global spike in methane emissions blamed for accelerating the pace of the climate crisis, according to research. Scientists at Cornell University have found that the “chemical fingerprints” of rising global methane levels point to shale oil and shale gas as the probable source.
- — Solar Panels on Farmland Have Huge Electricity-Generating Potential
- at 8/15/19 10:45am
Putting solar panels on less than 1 percent of the world’s agricultural land could produce enough energy to fulfill global electricity demand, according to a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The research also concludes that solar panels perform more efficiently in cool, breezy, and dry conditions — findings that defy the common practice of installing large solar arrays in deserts.
- — Seldom Seen: A Poignant Look Back at Glen Canyon Before the Dam
- at 8/15/19 4:50am
Ken Sleight remembers the stunning beauty of Glen Canyon before it was flooded by a massive dam in the 1960s. Taylor Graham’s film “Seldom Seen Sleight” – winner of the Yale Environment 360 Video Contest – shows the magnificent landscape lost and offers hope it might someday be restored.
- — Invasive Pests are Significantly Decreasing U.S. Forests’ Ability to Store Carbon
- at 8/14/19 1:05pm
More than 450 non-native insects and diseases have found their way into U.S. forests, and the millions of trees killed by these pests each year contain more than 5.53 teragrams of carbon (TgC) — equal to the emissions of 4.4 million cars, or the carbon released by one-fifth of all wildfires in the U.S. annually, according to a new study.
- — With New Perennial Grain, a Step Forward for Eco-Friendly Agriculture
- at 8/14/19 7:08am
A cereal and beers are now being made with a new variety of perennial grain known as Kernza. Proponents say this marks a significant advance for a new agriculture that borrows from the wild prairie and could help ensure sustainable food production in a warming world.
- — Trump Administration Announces Weakening of the Endangered Species Act
- at 8/12/19 12:30pm
The Trump administration announced it is rolling back key parts of the Endangered Species Act. The landmark regulation, which became law in 1973, has been credited with protecting hundreds of species in the United States from extinction, including the bald eagle, California condor, and the grizzly bear.
- — Damaged Seamounts in Hawaii Are Recovering After Years of Protection
- at 8/9/19 9:37am
A major underwater mountain chain in and around the Hawaiian Islands is slowly making a comeback from the damaging effects of trawling, thanks to decades of federal protection, according to a new study.
- — In Ecuador, One Man’s Mission to Restore a Piece of the Rainforest
- at 8/8/19 3:00am
Nearly 40 years ago, Omar Tello bought a deforested plot of land outside his small Ecuadorian city. “7 Hectares Back” – the second-place winner of the Yale Environment 360 Video Contest – tells the story of how he persevered and transformed it into a lush, thriving rainforest.
- — Larger Turbines Help Drive Growth in U.S. Wind Industry
- at 8/7/19 11:52am
New wind farms in the United States are increasingly installing larger, more efficient wind turbines that can generate twice as much power as older generations of turbines, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
- — Diesel Vehicles Face a Grim Future in Europe’s Cities
- at 8/5/19 7:00am
Over the next decade, 24 European cities with a total population of 62 million people will ban diesel vehicles, and 13 of those cities will ban all internal combustion cars by 2030, according to Bloomberg News.
- — Who Will Pay for the Huge Costs of Holding Back Rising Seas?
- at 8/5/19 3:00am
U.S. coastal cities face billions of dollars in costs for the extensive infrastructure projects needed to protect against rising seas and worsening storms. From Boston to Miami, government officials are only beginning to grasp the enormous expense of what will be required.
- — Climate Change Is Happening Too Fast for Animals to Adapt
- at 8/1/19 7:00am
The speed of climate disruption is outstripping many animals’ capacity to adapt, according to a study that warns of a growing threat to even common species such as sparrows, magpies, and deer. Scientists behind the research described the results as “alarming” because they showed a dangerous lag between a human-driven shift in the seasons and behavioral changes in the natural world.
- — In Drought-Prone India, a Hard-Pressed Village Struggles to Survive
- at 8/1/19 3:00am
Indian filmmaker Ramesh Holbole focuses his lens on the drought-stricken village of Aagaswadi. His film, “Village in the Sky” – the third-place winner in the 2019 Yale Environment 360 Video Contest – captures the frustrations of the residents, who are running out of water as drought worsens.
- — 164 Activists Were Killed Defending Land and Water Last Year
- at 7/30/19 7:00am
More than 160 activists were killed last year around the globe defending land and waterways from development — an average of three deaths per week, according to Global Witness, an environmental watchdog group. The Philippines, Colombia, and India had the highest number of murders, with 30, 24, and 23 deaths, respectively.
- — How a Pokémon-like Card Game Is Changing the Way People Learn About the Environment
- at 7/29/19 8:00am
A Pokémon-like card game is one of the best ways to teach people about species and ecosystems, more effective than traditional tools like books or slideshows, according to new research.
- — How a Mongolian Activist Is Helping Snow Leopards and Herders Coexist
- at 7/29/19 3:00am
Mongolian activist Bayarjargal Agvaantseren spearheaded the creation of the world’s first reserve for endangered snow leopards. In an e360 interview, she describes how she helped win over the local herders who once sought to kill the leopards but now patrol the reserve to protect them.
- — Trees Share Their Water to Keep Nearby Stumps Alive
- at 7/26/19 12:07pm
Scientists have discovered that trees share water through interconnected root systems with nearby stumps, keeping the almost-dead stumps alive. The findings, published in the journal iScience, are the latest addition to a growing body of research showing how trees and other organisms work collaboratively to maintain a healthy forest.
- — Could Renewable Natural Gas Be the Next Big Thing in Green Energy?
- at 7/25/19 7:08am
For decades, small-scale biogas systems have collected methane from landfills, sewage plants, and farms. Now, in Europe and the U.S., the growth of this renewable form of natural gas is taking off as businesses capture large amounts of methane from manure, food waste, and other sources.
- — Monsoon Rains Have Become More Intense in the U.S. Southwest
- at 7/24/19 12:00pm
Monsoon rains in the U.S. Southwest have increased in intensity by as much as 11 percent since the 1970s, meaning more rain is falling in less time, according to research by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The number of these rainstorms has also increased 15 percent in the last half-century.
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