It seems like such a simple, straightforward, empowering idea: plant trees – a lot of trees – all over the world, and watch the planet’s … The pros and cons of planting trees to address global warmingRead more
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Trees hardly ‘benefit’ from an increased CO2 level
Due to greenhouse gas-induced climate change, trees are increasingly exposed to extreme drought and heat. Carbon dioxide is known to be the main nutrient of … Trees hardly ‘benefit’ from an increased CO2 levelRead more
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Concentration of CO2 Hits Record High of 416 ppm
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh … Concentration of CO2 Hits Record High of 416 ppmRead more
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Carbon emissions rise to highest level in at least three million years
The press release from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says it all: “Another year, another record”. It is a record we do not want. It … Carbon emissions rise to highest level in at least three million yearsRead more
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These celebrities cause 10,000 times more carbon emissions from flying than the average person
The jet-setting habits of Bill Gates and Paris Hilton mean that they produce an astonishing 10,000 times more carbon emissions from flying than the average … These celebrities cause 10,000 times more carbon emissions from flying than the average personRead more
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20 firms behind a third of all carbon emissions
The analysis, by Richard Heede at the Climate Accountability Institute in the US, the world’s leading authority on big oil’s role in the escalating climate … 20 firms behind a third of all carbon emissionsRead more
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Humankind did not live with a high-carbon dioxide atmosphere until 1965
Humans have never before lived with the high carbon dioxide atmospheric conditions that have become the norm on Earth in the last 60 years, according … Humankind did not live with a high-carbon dioxide atmosphere until 1965Read more
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Soil pore structure is key to carbon storage
New findings, published last week in the scientific journal Nature Communications, reveal the importance of soil pore structure for stimulating soil carbon accumulation and protection. … Soil pore structure is key to carbon storageRead more
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U.S. military emits more CO2 than most countries
The Department of Defense spews so much greenhouse gas every year that it would rank as the 55th worst polluter in the world if it … U.S. military emits more CO2 than most countriesRead more