In a historic move that marks a definitive turning point for American climate policy, New York has officially become the first state in the United States to mandate that new building construction be entirely electric. By effectively barring hookups to fossil fuels—including natural gas—in the vast majority of new residential and commercial projects, the state … Read More “New York Leads the Nation: The Landmark Shift to All-Electric Construction” »
By Olivia Rosane and Cristen Hemingway Jaynes Methane is a silent, invisible, and odorless force that has become the second-most significant driver of the global climate crisis. While carbon dioxide (CO2) often dominates the headlines, methane—a potent hydrocarbon—is the primary component of natural gas and a major byproduct of agricultural and industrial processes. As global … Read More “The Invisible Engine of Global Warming: Understanding the Methane Crisis” »
By Olivia Rosane and Cristen Hemingway Jaynes Methane is a silent, invisible, and odorless force that has become the central focus of the global climate conversation. Found everywhere from the digestive tracts of livestock to the depths of Arctic permafrost and the furnaces in our homes, methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. While carbon dioxide … Read More “The Methane Imperative: Confronting the Climate’s Most Potent "Short-Term" Threat” »
