Climate Change

4 articles

Close-up of a modern electric vehicle battery pack with charging cables connected at a sustainable charging station.

Maximizing EV Battery Lifespan: A Guide to Owner Care & Tech Advances

Climate change is predicted to reduce the lifetime of electric vehicle batteries manufactured between 2010 and 2018 by 8% on average, a stark contrast to the mere 3% reduction projected for newer mode

Luis Ortega·August 21, 2026

A futuristic sustainable building stands tall next to a polluting industrial complex, symbolizing the challenges and potential of green construction.

Materials

Sustainable Building Materials Face Major Market and Policy Barriers

Without government-enforced climate legislation, the construction industry's decarbonization process is unlikely to accelerate effectively, even with superior sustainable alternatives readily availabl

Kyle Brenner·August 2, 2026

Sunlight streams through the canopy of a vast, ancient old-growth forest, highlighting towering trees and a mossy forest floor.

Trades

Old-growth forests are vital ecosystems with ancient trees

Old forests account for at least 10% of the world's carbon sequestration capabilities, a vital function now at the center of a new federal mandate.

Rick Donovan·June 2, 2026

Vast Alaskan landscape with distant smoke plumes under an ominous sky, a ranger in the foreground symbolizing preparedness for the wildfire season.

Safety

Alaska prepares for 2026 wildfire season amid challenges

Approximately 17 wildfires have already ignited across Alaska this spring, most human-caused and preventable.

Ben Foster·May 3, 2026