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The Micro(grid) Solution to the Macro Challenge of Climate Change
Microgrids—built upon energy efficiency and renewable energy sources—can help both mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Climate Change—The Time for Action is Now
With a 95 percent certainty of the main conclusion that mankind’s emissions are the leading cause for continued climate change, the debate around the science is now truly settled.
Overcoming the Tragedy of the Commons
It was a terrible tragedy caused by an extreme weather event, made worse by the wildfires that had plagued the area earlier this year. However, in the midst of the disaster I saw a community band together to overcome that tragedy.
Ready to Work: New CEO to Help Create an Energy Revolution
Climate change, and the energy transition that we must carry out to solve it, are the most daunting global issues that mankind faces. It is therefore a privilege as well as a huge challenge to join the team at Rocky Mountain Institute that has been working on the transition to a new energy era.
Sustainability at Colleges and Universities: A Higher Calling for Higher Education
Sustainability on college campuses used to bring to mind images of recycling bins in the student centers. Today, more and more U.S. colleges and universities are recognizing the larger possibilities of taking a whole-systems approach to making their campuses more sustainable.