26
Nov
Greenhouse gas goals grow more elusive
The UNEP report highlights the gap between emission reduction pledges and cuts needed put the world on a ‘likely’ path to stay below the 2-degree target.
26
Nov
Greenhouse gas goals grow more elusive
The UNEP report highlights the gap between emission reduction pledges and cuts needed put the world on a ‘likely’ path to stay below the 2-degree target.
20
Nov
Greenhouse gas emissions hit record levels in 2011
Carbon dioxide levels are now at 390.9 parts per million, well above what scientists consider the tipping point for the effects of climate change.
04
Oct
Humans added plenty greenhouse gases before industrialization
Emissions of methane rose in line with expanding populations, human conquest and agricultural techniques, according to a new study.
12
Jun
How human activity is warming the oceans
Human-produced greenhouse gas emissions have steadily raised the average ocean temperature by 0.045 degrees per decade for the past half-century.
17
Apr
U.S. greenhouse gases back up after decline
Greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change rose in 2010, ending a brief downward turn as the country’s economy recovers from recession. In what could be considered a chicken-and-egg dilemma in holding back rising temperatures, the EPA said Americans burned more coal and gas in 2010 partly because an unusually warm summer raised demand for air conditioning
04
Apr
Carbon dioxide linked to end of last ice age
Scientists looked at evidence of ancient temperatures from around the world to determine out what role carbon dioxide played during the last ice age.
02
Feb
Greenhouse gases, not sun, driving global warming, says NASA
The sun’s decline in solar storm activity up to this year indicates that it is not the ‘dominant driver’ of global warming.
12
Jan
EPA releases map of top greenhouse gas emitters in U.S.
Two Georgia power plants are top carbon dioxide emitters for 2010, according to new website that looks at greenhouse gas emissions from large facilities like power plants, refineries and landfills.
07
Nov
‘Monster’ jump in global warming gases reported
A new analysis reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 surpassed even the worst-case scenario envisioned by scientists 4 years ago.
15
Aug
The true cost of driving
European governments are getting ready to charge their drivers for the true cost of hitting the highway — factoring in everything from greenhouse gas emissions to road wear and tear. Would that work in the U.S.?
