Carbon dioxide concentrations increased by the largest annual amount in measurement history from 2023 to 2024, reaching levels unseen in 800,000 years according to the World Meteorological Organization. The acceleration signals potential positive feedback loops from burning forests and warming oceans.

Kimmeridge Energy founder Ben Dell launches Chestnut Carbon to address quality concerns in carbon credit markets by developing measurable forest-based carbon storage. The company has secured major deals including a 25-year contract with Microsoft for 7 million metric tons of carbon removal credits.

Amazon executives outline how AI technologies are transforming environmental data processing and climate solution discovery. The company processed 15 billion carbon-related data points in 2024, with AI reducing lifecycle assessments from months to minutes.

Over 85 climate researchers have submitted detailed rebuttals to a Department of Energy report that downplays climate change severity. The 400-page response criticizes the federal document as scientifically flawed and warns against its use in energy policy decisions.

The $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles is set to expire on September 30, potentially driving a surge in EV purchases before the deadline.

The Senate has passed a bill that would significantly reduce incentives for clean energy projects, potentially impacting utility bills and the renewable energy sector.

Carbon capture and sequestration is promoted as a way to reduce emissions, but faces criticism over costs and effectiveness.

Rutger Bregman's new book 'Moral Ambition' urges top graduates to choose careers that tackle pressing global challenges rather than defaulting to finance and consulting roles.

A Gen X business owner relocates from California to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, citing wildfire risks and economic opportunities in the growing real estate sector.