Texas Climate & Carbon Exchange

09/20/2013

“The overwhelming judgment of science tells us that climate change is real, human activities are fueling that change, and we must take action to avoid the most devastating consequences. We know this is not just about melting glaciers. Climate change — caused by carbon pollution — is one of the most significant public health threats of our time. That’s why E.P.A. has been called to action. And that’s why today’s action is so important for us to talk about.” - Gina McCarthy, administrator of the EPA

The proposed rules are an aggressive move by President Obama to bypass congress on climate change with executive actions.

07/24/2013

The need for a solution for carbon pollution is more vital than ever.

For those who need the harsh reality spelled out one last time.

05/26/2013

Several captivating stories of climate change in America.

After years of being stuck, the national conversation on climate change finally started to shift — just a little — last year, the hottest year on record in the U.S., with Hurricane Sandy flooding the New York subway, drought devastating Midwest farms, and California and Colorado on fire.

03/12/2013

Resource Efficiency: The Sixth Wave of Innovation

01/22/2013

"We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations. Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought, and more powerful storms. The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition; we must lead it." - Barack Obama, 2nd Inauguration Speech

01/08/2013

A thoughtful and transformative conversation about tackling climate change in America from The Diane Rehm Show this morning.

In 1979, Diane Rehm took over as host of WAMU's mid-day program, Kaleidoscope, and in 1984, the name was changed to The Diane Rehm Show. In all the ensuing years, Diane has offered listeners thoughtful and lively conversations on an array of topics with many of the most distinguished people of our t...

12/17/2012

Investors weigh shareholder resolution strategies to reduce carbon emissions against divestment in fossil fuel companies

While the debate rages in Washington over the fiscal cliff, a greater threat lies ahead. You could call it the climate cliff, the point of no return where our use of fossil fuels triggers catastrophic climate change. Environmental activist Bill McKibben is rightly drawing attention to this crisis b...

12/10/2012

A majority of Fortune 100 companies have set a renewable energy commitment, a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction commitment or both - how about your company?

The report, “Power Forward: Why the World’s Largest Companies are Investing in Renewable Energy,” shows that a majority of Fortune 100 companies have set a renewable energy commitment, a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction commitment or both.

12/07/2012

17% of all man-made methane, a very potent green house gas, comes from decomposing municipal landfills. That same gas can be captured and converted into energy, but in Texas, we have yet to capitalize on all the landfill gas energy projects out there.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are 27 landfills in Texas that are producing enough methane gas to make electricity or

12/06/2012

BREAKING: Ban Ki-Moon, U.N. Secretary-General, say that rich countries are to blame for climate change, and should take the lead in forging a global climate pact by 2015, a deadline that "must be met." This responsibility seemingly excludes China, the world's largest emitter of carbon, and India which has a similarly quickly growing economy and emerging middle class.

Read more on The Huffington Post: http://huff.to/YSABtc

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Rich countries are to blame for climate change and should take the lead in forging a global climate pact by 2015, a deadline that "must be met," the head of the United Nations said Wednesday. On the sidelines of international climate talks in Qatar, U.N. Secretary-Gen...

11/20/2012

This visualization of CO2 emissions in New York City demonstrates the reality of air pollution today.

The mayor of New York City wants you to see what an hour's, a day's, a year's worth of NYC's carbon dioxide emissions would look like — if you could see them. The gas is normally invisible. So he's made a video, and it ain't pretty. Why would the mayor do this? What's it look like? See for yourself.

10/17/2012

Development of Chinese carbon and climate markets look to be a global game changer in near future.

China, the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases linked to climate change, may create the impetus for a global carbon market as it begins pilot trading programs, according to the Climate Institute.