RMI Outlet explores topics critical to RMI’s mission to transform global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.
RMI Outlet
Climate Hope: Fueling Local Adaptation Measures around the World
Another IPCC report, another round of climate gloom. The findings of the latest IPCC report, released in February, are bleak. The report states that climate change is happening faster than expected and stressed the urgent need to accelerate adaptation measures.
The Building Industry Takes Aim at “This Whole Other Chunk” of Emissions
Construction, engineering, and design firms are taking big steps to assess — and eventually reduce — the emissions associated with building materials and construction.
Biden’s Executive Order on Blockchain for Climate Transparency: Here’s How It Could Work
The federal government stepped into two quickly evolving ecosystems on March 9, when President Biden issued an executive order on ensuring responsible development of digital assets.
Maryland’s Opportunity to Lead on Fossil-Free Buildings
Maryland, a state well-known for its blue crabs, baseball, and diverse natural landscapes, has quietly crept into the national spotlight for another reason — as a leader on building decarbonization.
What Do We Know about Utility Shutoffs of Vulnerable Families during COVID-19?
As households across the United States began to feel the multifaceted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of grassroots organizers rallied for a moratorium…