“We must do all that is necessary to protect the key components of the life of our planet as the consequences of decisions made now … Corel deathRead more
CO2
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U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide
Since the mid-1800s, U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide, the primary human-caused greenhouse gas, accounted for 29% of the global total. Those 328,000 million metric tons … U.S. emissions of carbon dioxideRead more
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Oceanic dead zones
Concentrations of carbon dioxide are increasing rapidly in the Earth’s atmosphere, primarily because of human activities. About one third of the carbon dioxide that humans … Oceanic dead zonesRead more
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So low carbon make you happy
Although it may come as a surprise, research shows a larger carbon footprint doesn’t lead to happiness. While the United States ranks near the top … So low carbon make you happyRead more
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Increasing CO2
Emissions in the US keep on risin’, according to the EPA’s new Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report. Greenhouse gas emissions totaled 7,150,000,000 tons in 2007, showing … Increasing CO2Read more
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You like big house?
Concrete’s impact on the environment starts when limestone is blasted in quarries to make cement – the binder, or substance that sets and hardens it … You like big house?Read more
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ocean acidification
More than 150 leading marine scientists from 26 countries are calling for immediate action by policymakers to reduce CO2 emissions sharply so as to avoid … ocean acidificationRead more
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CO2 emission from US
The role of the United States in climate disruption is far greater than most people realize. Not only does the U.S. emit more carbon dioxide … CO2 emission from USRead more
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Carbon cycle feedback from peatlands
A warming of 4°C causes a 40% loss of soil organic carbon from the shallow peat and 86% from the deep peat” of Northern peatlands. … Carbon cycle feedback from peatlandsRead more
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2007 Global carbon emissions was 3% higher
The Global Carbon Project released its “Carbon Budget 2007”. The report shows a continuation of the grossly unsustainable growth rate in CO2 emissions since 2000, … 2007 Global carbon emissions was 3% higherRead more