Climate Change

"Three Ways The World’s Power Mix Is About To Change"

"Big changes are afoot for the energy sector in the next 25 years. Coal and gas are headed out and solar and wind are rushing to take their place on a multi-trillion dollar investment bonanza, according to a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance that scopes out the power generating landscape through 2040."

Source: Climate Central, 06/26/2015

"Deforestation Freeze Unlikely in U.S.-Brazil Climate Declaration"

"A target date for Brazil to reach zero net deforestation, something climate activists have been asking for, is not expected to be a part of a U.S.-Brazilian joint climate declaration to be issued next week when President Dilma Rousseff visits Barack Obama in Washington, climate specialists say."

Source: Reuters, 06/26/2015

Big Problem: "Nearly 300 Wildfires Are Burning in Alaska Right Now"

"Following on a record hot May in which much snow cover melted off early, Alaska saw no less than 152 fires erupt over the weekend. The numbers have only grown further since then, and stood at 291 active fires Thursday, according to the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center."

Source: Wash Post, 06/26/2015

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