Monthly Archives: May 2021

Electricity Generation: Carbon Intensity and Composition

Posted on May 25, 2021 by climatechangefork

Two years ago (June 18, 2019), I discussed higher-education carbon emissions. This included the lists that organizations such as the Sierra Club made to rank campuses across the country by their emissions. We split emissions into three categories: Scope 1 … Continue reading →

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First-Principle Chemistry: Carbon Intensity

Posted on May 18, 2021 by climatechangefork

My last two blogs (May 4th and 11th) dealt with the challenges inherent in a new law that mandates carbon footprint reduction within large buildings in New York City, where I live and work. As with many other laws, there’s … Continue reading →

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Carbon Emissions Calculators and Ways to Improve Your Score

Posted on May 11, 2021 by climatechangefork

Last week, I looked at a new NYC law that lays out a mandated schedule for buildings larger than 25,000ft2 to reduce their carbon footprints. I also gave an example of an exercise that I give my students, which shows … Continue reading →

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From Commitments to Penalties: Measuring Carbon Emissions

Posted on May 4, 2021 by climatechangefork

  Since President Biden’s inauguration, I have looked a lot at carbon emissions and what we are doing to minimize them. As an educator and a New York City resident, I am especially invested in this change. Not only do … Continue reading →

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