Newly Discovered Greenhouse Gas Is Way More Potent than CO2

Newly Discovered Greenhouse Gas Is Way More Potent than CO2

The gas was discovered by scientists at the University of Toronto

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2013
Climate Change-Driven Sea Level Rise Threatens 233 Endangered Species

Climate Change-Driven Sea Level Rise Threatens 233 Endangered Species

US wildlife protection agencies must do more to safeguard them

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2013
UK Invests £28M (€33.46M / $46.02M) in Nuclear Research, Development

UK Invests £28M (€33.46M / $46.02M) in Nuclear Research, Development

These investments are expected to help the country embrace clean nuclear energy

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 6th, 2013
Global Warming Should Be Limited to 1 Degree

Global Warming Should Be Limited to 1 Degree

Experts around the world argue that the 2-degree target is too high

US Public Lands Are a Major Source of Carbon Pollution, Study Finds

US Public Lands Are a Major Source of Carbon Pollution, Study Finds

The country's public lands create 4.5 times more carbon pollution than they can absorb

Climate Change Scientists Turn Pin-Up Models

Climate Change Scientists Turn Pin-Up Models

The scientists have posed for a 2014 “Climate Models” calendar

The Arctic Both Emits and Stores Carbon Dioxide

The Arctic Both Emits and Stores Carbon Dioxide

Experts discover paradoxical effects of climate change near the North Pole

Climate Change May Be Too Much for Wetlands

Climate Change May Be Too Much for Wetlands

Humans hamper their ability to adapt to new conditions

Geoengineering Schemes May Be Useless

Geoengineering Schemes May Be Useless

They are highly unlikely to revert the effects of climate change

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 5th, 2013
November Ice Extents Were Below Average, Study Shows

November Ice Extents Were Below Average, Study Shows

NSIDC releases new report on the state of the world's ices

North American Mussels Significantly Endangered by Climate Change

North American Mussels Significantly Endangered by Climate Change

Population decline is accelerated by global warming, a new study shows

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 3rd, 2013
Department of Defense Says Global Warming Challenges Its Capabilities

Department of Defense Says Global Warming Challenges Its Capabilities

The Pentagon releases its first roadmap on climate change

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 28th, 2013
Two Lakes Discovered Under Greenland's Ices

Two Lakes Discovered Under Greenland's Ices

These are the first such lakes to be found on the island

Photo Shows How Much Water and Air Are on Earth

Photo Shows How Much Water and Air Are on Earth

It should give us a reason to consider our effects on the environment

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 26th, 2013
WWF Slams Warsaw Negotiators: Their Lack of Urgency Was “Sickening”

WWF Slams Warsaw Negotiators: Their Lack of Urgency Was “Sickening”

The organization hopes climate talks scheduled for next year will go better

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 25th, 2013
Warsaw Talks End, Environmentalists Say Little Progress Has Been Made

Warsaw Talks End, Environmentalists Say Little Progress Has Been Made

The climate negotiations ended on Saturday, many are disappointed with their outcome

Watch: The Carbon Budget Explained in 90 Seconds Flat

Watch: The Carbon Budget Explained in 90 Seconds Flat

Climate policy expert details what the carbon budget is, why it's bad to break it

 
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