The math in climate finance isn’t adding up

New analysis shows that banks are not transparent about their climate progress. Here’s why that matters.

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The math in climate finance isn’t adding up

US Geothermal Power Potential 10x That Of Coal Power Plants, New Analysis Shows

© SMU Geothermal Laboratory A new assessment of the geothermal power potential of the United States shows that the nation has roughly 3 million megawatts available and waiting to be tapped using the latest enhanced geothermal drilling methods — that’s 10 times the installed capacity of the nation’s coal-fired power plants…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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US Geothermal Power Potential 10x That Of Coal Power Plants, New Analysis Shows

Giant Melting Crayon Sculptures Highlight Raging Wildfires, Record Heat in Texas

Ashton Thornhill/National Ranching Heritage Center /Promo image The massive flames licking the ground around the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas, reach up to eight feet high, glowing bright red, orange, and yellow against the dusty backdrop. Fortunately, these “flames” pose no threat to the array of nearby trees, grasses, and buildings — and if the record-breaking heat keeps up, they may just melt away altogether…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Giant Melting Crayon Sculptures Highlight Raging Wildfires, Record Heat in Texas

Lack of global climate deal won’t crush green tech

No matter what happens in Copenhagen next month, green-tech companies say industry and national governments will drive investment in the near term, an analysis shows.

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Lack of global climate deal won’t crush green tech