Steve Davis

Looking at the trade-off between reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and increasing dependence on minerals for clean energy, decarbonization was the big win

That’s according to new research published today analyzing flows of minerals and metals vs. fossil fuels.

An oil made by fermenting microalgae is touted for health and sustainability—but will people bite?

The buzzy marine startup blamed its downfall on a lack of demand. But would a more mature market have saved it?

A major government assessment lays out both the far-reaching perils of global warming and the cost-effective fixes that are available today.

New mixtures store carbon dioxide while reducing emissions

New research finds that chemical synthesis of dietary fats is possible at scale.

Substitutes for palm oil and soy could divert gigatons of CO2 and spare millions of hectares of habitat lost to agriculture

The dramatic effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel industry and beyond are made clear in six charts.

The greenhouse gas reductions highlight the difficult road ahead to substantially limit global warming

The Fukushima disaster sparked a worldwide phaseout of nuclear reactors. As climate change worsens, it may be time to reconsider.