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Frontiers and the World Economic Forum collaboration reveals the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023 report 

Frontiers

The 2023 report has broadened its scope for the first time, incorporating a qualitative assessment of how each technology will impact people, the planet, prosperity, industry, and equity. These “impact fingerprints” are based on data gathered from more than 90 experts across 20 countries.

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Environmental Defence experts react to the new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Enviromental Defense

The good news is that we can rapidly transition towards 100 per cent renewable energy if governments stop caving to oil and and gas companies. Aliénor Rougeot, Climate and Energy Program Manager: “Today’s report shows we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous future.

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The Not-So-Good News About Carbon Offsets

Legal Planet

In case you missed it: there’s some good news about Amazon deforestation continuing to plunge. That’s good news because deforestation of tropical forests is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions. Jason Gray and I spoke recently about why tropical deforestation is down in Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia.

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Frontiers community engagement update – summer 2023 

Frontiers

Photo credit: Frontiers We take a moment to reflect on the information, resources, and actions taken over the past several months towards promoting longer, more prosperous lives on a healthier planet. Photo credit: Frontiers Frontiers’ Volunteers Volunteering opportunities can come in many forms.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

RiverWise -- Planet Philadelphia Radio Program: May 5 - Reducing Cancer Caused By Our Environment , 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. -- PUC Encourages Customers To Shop For Competitive Electric, Natural Gas Suppliers, Know Their ‘End Of Contract’ Details -- Register Now!

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92 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 92 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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Testimony by Michael Shellenberger before the House Agriculture Committee on “Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors”

Environmental Progress

4] Our prosperity is made possible by using energy and machines so fewer and fewer of us have to produce food, energy, and consumer products, and more and more of us can do work that requires greater use of our minds and that even offers meaning and purpose to our lives. 2] Infant mortality declined from 43 to 4 percent. [3]