Scientists to Study the Impact of Climate Change on Arctic Communities

Scientists to Study the Impact of Climate Change on Arctic Communities

“Ice is literally melting beneath their feet,” says study leader Virginia Vitzthum

Rise in Atmospheric Methane Concentrations Linked to Wetland Emissions

Rise in Atmospheric Methane Concentrations Linked to Wetland Emissions

There is evidence that wetlands contribute to climate change and global warming

Some Corals Can Adjust to Rising Ocean Temperatures, Scientists Say

Some Corals Can Adjust to Rising Ocean Temperatures, Scientists Say

This might help them survive changes brought about by climate change, global warming

Carbon Emissions from Agriculture Could Drop by 50-90% by 2030

Carbon Emissions from Agriculture Could Drop by 50-90% by 2030

The bad news is this will not happen under a business-as-usual scenario

This Year's March Was the Fourth Hottest on Record

This Year's March Was the Fourth Hottest on Record

Temperatures were 0.71 degrees Celsius higher than the 20th century average

Watch: Wacky Video Suggests People Plant Trees in Their Belly Buttons

Watch: Wacky Video Suggests People Plant Trees in Their Belly Buttons

Fair warning: the tune is quite catchy, you may find yourself singing along

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 22nd, 2014
Toilets Can Serve as a Sustainable Energy Source, Researchers Claim

Toilets Can Serve as a Sustainable Energy Source, Researchers Claim

The idea is to harvest the energy potential of toilet flushes, specialist explain

Oversized Backpacks Collect Cow Farts

Oversized Backpacks Collect Cow Farts

The end goal is to reduce methane emissions, produce green energy

Making the Moon Shine Brighter Would Limit Global Warming, Company Says

Making the Moon Shine Brighter Would Limit Global Warming, Company Says

Having a brighter moon would limit energy use, consequently curb dangerous emissions

Watch: WWF Cooks Global Warming Menu

Watch: WWF Cooks Global Warming Menu

It's just eggs and bacon, except they are cooked on hot asphalt

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 16th, 2014
Shale Gas Wells Feature Massive Methane Levels

Shale Gas Wells Feature Massive Methane Levels

Natural gas is not a cleaner alternative to dirty coal

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Found to Have Dropped by 3.4% in 2012

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Found to Have Dropped by 3.4% in 2012

The switch from coal to natural gas had a huge say in the matter, EPA says

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 14th, 2014
WWF: The World Must More than Quadruple Investments in Renewables

WWF: The World Must More than Quadruple Investments in Renewables

Energy efficiency must also be pursued at all costs, the organization stresses

15-40% of the CO2 We Emit Today Will Still Be Around in 1,000 Years

15-40% of the CO2 We Emit Today Will Still Be Around in 1,000 Years

Researchers warn today's greenhouse gas emissions will be felt for several hundred years

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 14th, 2014
Major Action Required Right Away to Stop Global Warming

Major Action Required Right Away to Stop Global Warming

The conclusion belongs to a newly-released IPCC report

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 14th, 2014
Emissions from the Transportation Sector Might Up by 71% by 2050

Emissions from the Transportation Sector Might Up by 71% by 2050

The transportation sector is the fastest-growing source of emissions, new IPCC report says

Interview: Leader of Polar Bears' Union on Global Warming, Its Perks

Interview: Leader of Polar Bears' Union on Global Warming, Its Perks

“Climate change and global warming are actually quite cool,” Mr. Fiercepredator says

 
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