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- Sabine Newsletter 2/22/2023
Sabine Newsletter 2/22/2023
Damage to the Ozone Layer & The Untapped Potential of Geothermal Energy
Scientists Concerned More Rocket Launches Might Damage Ozone Layer
The number of rocket launches per year has almost doubled in the past few decades, and many companies are planning on extensive satellite networks that will undoubtedly see the number of launches skyrocket (pun intended) even further. A group of researchers from New Zealand has now pointed out that this might be bad news for the ozone layer. In a recent paper, they call on space companies to track emissions during start and flight and make the data available for research. Paper here, press release here.
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Companies’ Net Zero Pledges: Much Talk, Little Walk
A joint report by the think tanks NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch investigated the climate pledges of 24 large companies whose combined emissions are estimated to make up 4% of the world budget. They found that those look good on paper but that companies are simply not delivering on what they promise. Summary here, full report here.
Social Scientists Suck at Making Predictions
A study from researchers at the University in Waterloo found that social scientists were no better at predicting social changes brought about by the COVID pandemic than the general public. Paper here, press release here.
There is a lot of energy right under our feet, a relic from Earth's hot past as a ball of plasma. But how much can geothermal energy realistically do for us? What technologies are currently being pursued, what are the risks, and is it even carbon neutral? In this week’s video we have collected all the relevant facts and numbers for you.
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