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How to cut methane emissions globally and at your own home
President Biden was at the United Nations climate summit (COP26) in Glasgow today, announcing that more than 90 countries will try to cut methane emissions by at least 30% by the end of the decade.
President Biden was at the United Nations climate summit (COP26) in Glasgow today, announcing that more than 90 countries will try to cut methane emissions by at least 30% by the end of the decade. “This is low-hanging fruit in the emissions battle. … It's a very clear way to reduce future warming, just looking at methane,” says Paasha Mahdavi, UC Santa Barbara professor who studies energy and environmental politics.
KCRW looks at how human industrial activities produce methane, and how we can change behaviors to reduce those emissions.
Also, when it comes to the airline industry, the number of people traveling is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, but fewer flights are happening, and fewer pilots and flight attendants are working. That means higher prices, crowded planes, and more angry passengers, including those who don’t want to wear masks.
“Good Timing with Jo Firestone,” a documentary streaming on Peacock, looks at how a former writer for “The Tonight Show” started teaching a free online comedy class for seniors ages 66-88 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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4 storiesMethane: Its big impact on climate change, how humans create it and can reduce it
KCRW looks at how human industrial activities produce methane, and how we can change behaviors to reduce those emissions.
Read the story17 minHoliday travel: No extra planes, pilots or attendants. Bad weather could cripple the whole system
The number of people traveling is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, but fewer flights are happening, and fewer pilots and flight attendants are working. That means higher prices, crowded planes, and more angry passengers, including those who don’t want to wear masks.
Read the story9 min‘Good Timing’: Film focuses on stand-up class for seniors, led by comedian Jo Firestone since pandemic
“Good Timing with Jo Firestone,” a documentary streaming on Peacock, looks at how a former writer for “The Tonight Show” started teaching a free online comedy class for seniors ages 66-88 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Read the story15 minWindowless dorms at UCSB: Why so many people are outraged by billionaire’s design
UC Santa Barbara is planning an 11-story dorm — with mostly no windows — to house more than 4,000 students. The project is partially funded by billionaire investor Charlie Munger of Berkshire Hathaway, who provided $200 million.
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