Welcome to the current installment of the semi-irregular What’s Hot! Trying something a little new, this post will follow a theme by discussing a few articles on related topics. This month, the decline of coal and the rise of renewables. Burning fossil fuels puts carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, CO2 traps heat. None is dirtier than coal. Fortunately, coal is facing a steep decline, at least in the developed world, and soon the rest of the planet. Heat waves and extreme rain are two weather events that are very closely linked to climate change. More heat trapped in the atmosphere by CO2 means more heat is available to pull moisture up into the air, and to cause heat waves. On a basic level, increasing Read More …

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