Diseased Trees Now Argued to Contribute to Climate Change

Diseased Trees Now Argued to Contribute to Climate Change

Old and hollow trees can release significant amounts of methane, study says

Research Links Hamburgers to Greenhouse Gas Pollution [Video]

Research Links Hamburgers to Greenhouse Gas Pollution [Video]

“The Hidden Costs of Hamburgers” argues that our eating less meat can benefit the planet

Droughts Like the One in the US to Become More Common

Droughts Like the One in the US to Become More Common

Global warming will increase the incidence of such events

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 27th, 2012
Extreme Weather Promotes Greenhouse Gas Emission from Peatlands

Extreme Weather Promotes Greenhouse Gas Emission from Peatlands

Experts reveal new vicious circle leading to climate change

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 25th, 2012
China Reduced Emissions Significantly During 2008 Olympics

China Reduced Emissions Significantly During 2008 Olympics

Traffic restrictions in Beijing had a positive effect on the environment

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 13th, 2012
California Methane Levels Higher Than First Thought

California Methane Levels Higher Than First Thought

A significant increase was observed following a new study

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 28th, 2012
Model Finds New Materials Suited for Carbon Capture

Model Finds New Materials Suited for Carbon Capture

Investigators in the US open the way to new technologies in this field

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 15th, 2012
Milk Wasted in the UK Produces Massive GHG Emissions

Milk Wasted in the UK Produces Massive GHG Emissions

The pollution it causes is equivalent to that of 20,000 automobiles

Fossilized Raindrops Reveal Past Global Warming Period

Fossilized Raindrops Reveal Past Global Warming Period

The discovery may lead to a new explanation for our planet's climate history

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 22nd, 2012
Deep Saline Aquifers Can Trap Greenhouse Gases

Deep Saline Aquifers Can Trap Greenhouse Gases

Vast amounts of carbon dioxide can be tucked away safely

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 20th, 2012
Sea Level Rise Is Unavoidable

Sea Level Rise Is Unavoidable

Even if we somehow manage to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 5th, 2012
New Method of Measuring Nitrous Oxide Emissions Developed

New Method of Measuring Nitrous Oxide Emissions Developed

The chemical is an extremely potent global warming agent

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 27th, 2012
Bacteria Could Help Us Fight Global Warming

Bacteria Could Help Us Fight Global Warming

Modified microorganisms can augment carbon storage capabilities

Sun Does Not Drive Global Warming

Sun Does Not Drive Global Warming

Greenhouse gases are the main culprit, a new study demonstrates

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 24th, 2012
Yukon Flats Study Reveals Permafrost Dynamics

Yukon Flats Study Reveals Permafrost Dynamics

Knowing this is very important for understanding global warming

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 17th, 2012
Tropical Cyclones Will Grow More Intense, Affect More Areas

Tropical Cyclones Will Grow More Intense, Affect More Areas

This will happen even if climate change is brought to a complete halt

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 6th, 2012
Carbon Sequestration Inside Depleted Gas Reservoirs Is Possible

Carbon Sequestration Inside Depleted Gas Reservoirs Is Possible

A proof-of-concept experiment is being carried out in Australia

 
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