Obama Wants Power Plants to Cut CO2 Emissions by 32%

Obama Wants Power Plants to Cut CO2 Emissions by 32%

It all comes down to limiting climate change, global warming

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 20th, 2015
NOAA: 2014 Was the Absolute Hottest Year on Record

NOAA: 2014 Was the Absolute Hottest Year on Record

Our planet is warming, there's no denying it

Steel Tower Under Construction Smack at the Core of the Amazon

Steel Tower Under Construction Smack at the Core of the Amazon

When finally completed, this observation tower in the Amazon basin will stand about 325 meters (1,066 feet) tall

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 21st, 2014
Sea Level Rise in the Western Tropical Pacific Is Man-Made, Scientists Say

Sea Level Rise in the Western Tropical Pacific Is Man-Made, Scientists Say

Study predicts sea level in this region will continue to rise in the years to come

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 14th, 2014
Greenhouse Gases to Blame for Decline in Rainfall in Australia

Greenhouse Gases to Blame for Decline in Rainfall in Australia

The thinning of the ozone layer has also had a say in the matter, researchers say

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 4th, 2014
EU Announces Its Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yet

EU Announces Its Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yet

In 2012, the EU's greenhouse gas emissions were 19.2% below 1990 levels

Global Warming in a Nutshell

Global Warming in a Nutshell

What exactly is this phenomenon that scientists keep warning us about?

Climate Change for Dummies

Climate Change for Dummies

No disrespect for those who read this editorial intended

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

  • 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

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 28th, 2014
China Tests Massive GHG Emissions Surveillance System

China Tests Massive GHG Emissions Surveillance System

Factories are required to report emissions on an hourly basis

EU to Drop CO2 Emissions by 40 Percent in 16 Years

EU to Drop CO2 Emissions by 40 Percent in 16 Years

The plan may be unrealistic and unfeasible, some analysts comment

US' 8th Biggest Emitter of Greenhouse Gases Pledges to Green Up Its Ways

US' 8th Biggest Emitter of Greenhouse Gases Pledges to Green Up Its Ways

FirstEnergy says it will try to improve on its ecological footprint

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2014
Tar Sands Projects Will Cause Canada's Carbon Emissions to Soar

Tar Sands Projects Will Cause Canada's Carbon Emissions to Soar

The country's carbon footprint is expected to up by 38% by the year 2030

New Research to Reduce Methane Emissions from Cattle Underway

New Research to Reduce Methane Emissions from Cattle Underway

These animals produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases yearly

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 10th, 2014
United States Emitted Less Carbon Last Year

United States Emitted Less Carbon Last Year

The decrease was due to a shift towards natural gases

Watch: Global Warming Explained in 52 Seconds

Watch: Global Warming Explained in 52 Seconds

The video was created by UC Berkeley Professor Michael Ranney and his colleagues

 
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