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Research Finds That Solar Output is Likely to Reduce Over the Next 90 Years
New research has found that solar output is likely to reduce over the next 90 years but that will not substantially delay expected increases in global temperatures caused by greenhouse gases. How People Arrived Here: maunder minimum
The Great Gas Hydrate Escape
For some time, researchers have explored flammable ice for low-carbon or alternative fuel or as a place to store carbon dioxide. Now, a computer analysis of the ice and gas compound, known as a gas hydrate, reveals key details of its structure. The results...
Scrubbing CO2 From Atmosphere Could be a Long-term Commitment
With carbon dioxide in the atmosphere approaching alarming levels, even halting emissions altogether may not be enough to avert catastrophic climate change. Could scrubbing carbon dioxide from the air be a viable solution? A new study by scientists at...
Nigerian Government Stops Granting Licenses to Importers of CFCs
In a bid to achieve zero consumption of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), the Nigerian government has stopped issuing licenses to importers of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The Assistant Director of Nigeria’s National Ozone Office, Pollution Control,...
An Executive Order to Require Consideration of Global Warming Under the National Environmental Policy Act – Political Opinion
The Earth’s climate is changing due to the emission of greenhouse gases caused by the combustion of fossil fuels. This jeopardizes social and economic well-being and threatens global ecosystems. Avoiding the worst effects of global warming requires...
From Fat to Fuel; Santa Cruz Shares Results From First-in-nation Community-based Biodiesel Production
At an Earth Week celebration today, Santa Cruz, Calif.-based nonprofit Ecology Action shared results from its first-in-the-nation community project that converts used restaurant cooking oil into biodiesel fuel for the area’s transit systems.
Maximizing Carbon Capture And Storage Under the Lieberman Warner Global Warming Bill
The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, S. 2191, sponsored by Sens. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John Warner (R-VA), is a major leap forward in efforts to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases that cause global warming....
Redmond High School (Redmond, WA) Students’ “Cool School†CO2 Reduction Campaign Leads to Presidential Recognition And EPA Award
Responding to a question posed by their science teacher, five Redmond High School students developed a program to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide generated in the classroom through changes in transportation, recycling, electricity, and heating. The...
