Richard Matthews

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The Trump Administration is Far Worse for the Planet than Most Realize
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The Trump Administration is Far Worse for the Planet than

Richard Matthews November 21, 2016

We need to take stock of where we are if we are to have any chance of getting to where we need to go. After years of slow but steady climate action, the U.S. now has a climate and environment destroying president and legislature. Although Hilary Clinton won the majority of votes, under the collegiate […]Read More

Renewable Energy is Smashing Records and Crushing Fossil Fuels
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Renewable Energy is Smashing Records and Crushing Fossil Fuels

Richard Matthews November 2, 2016

This is another record-breaking year for renewable energy.  In both the developed and developing world renewables are growing at a faster rate than ever before. In 2015, for the first time ever, renewable energy accounted for more than half of new power generation worldwide. Last year, we saw more investment capital being funneled into renewables […]Read More

Sea Level Rise is Far Worse Than Previously Thought
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Sea Level Rise is Far Worse Than Previously Thought

Richard Matthews October 14, 2016

Rising levels of greenhouse gasses are increasing global temperatures and this is causing sea levels to rise. Global warming causes sea levels to rise by melting ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice; it also causes water to warm and expand. Sea-level rise and resultant flooding may be the greatest challenge facing humanity. Scientists agree that […]Read More

The Importance of Science-Based Emission Reduction Targets
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The Importance of Science-Based Emission Reduction Targets

Richard Matthews October 3, 2016

The importance of science-based emissions reduction targets cannot be overstated. Failure to adhere to these targets will augur a climate catastrophe. The first round of emission reduction targets agreed to at COP21 are laudable, but climate scientists tell us that we must be even more ambitious.  Even if all nations achieve the emissions reduction targets […]Read More

The Golden Age of Solar Innovation
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The Golden Age of Solar Innovation

Richard Matthews September 1, 2016

From efforts that mimic nature like leaves and trees, to arrays that float on water or in space, there has been a wide range of solar energy innovations in 2016.  From tiny solar applications of nanotechnologies to massive space-based arrays, the growth of solar power is being fueled by market forces, including increasing efficiency and […]Read More

How Green Gamification can Change the World
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How Green Gamification can Change the World

Richard Matthews August 29, 2016

Electronic gaming and gamification is an enormous and rapidly growing industry that has the potential to help solve the environmental problems we face. Gaming involves specialized applications, whereas ecologically focused gamification transposes game mechanics and game design techniques to engage a wide audience and motivate people to act. Games and gamification can also disseminate critical […]Read More

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