the World Meteorological Organization released another reminder of the planetary predicament we’re in: The earth’s atmosphere permanently passed the 400 parts per million (ppm) threshold … Carbon Dioxide Passed Critical Threshold in 2015Read more
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Here’s How Much CO2 Will Make the Arctic Ice-Free
For every round-trip transatlantic flight or just two months of a home’s electricity use, 30 square feet of Arctic sea ice is lost, according to … Here’s How Much CO2 Will Make the Arctic Ice-FreeRead more
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The World Passes 400 PPM Threshold. Permanently
In the centuries to come, history books will likely look back on September 2016 as a major milestone for the world’s climate. At a time … The World Passes 400 PPM Threshold. PermanentlyRead more
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Scientists Warn Negative Emissions Are a ‘Moral Hazard’
Removing carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere to prevent global warming from becoming catastrophic may be a fool’s game amounting to a “moral hazard par … Scientists Warn Negative Emissions Are a ‘Moral Hazard’Read more
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100 million roses grown for Valentine’s Day produce 9,000 metric tons of CO2
Roses may be red, but they’re definitely not green according to research from Scientific American. As millions of partners exchange bunches of red roses in … 100 million roses grown for Valentine’s Day produce 9,000 metric tons of CO2Read more
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Just Five Common Foods Produce More Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Nearly All Countries
Think about the last time you ate something that included wheat, soy, corn, rice, or palm oil. As some of the most common commodity crops … Just Five Common Foods Produce More Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Nearly All CountriesRead more
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Say goodbye to measurements below 400ppm
There goes another hugely significant climate record. Atmospheric concentrations of CO2 will shatter the critically important barrier of 400 ppm this year and are now … Say goodbye to measurements below 400ppmRead more
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Carbon dioxide biggest player in thawing permafrost
Carbon dioxide emissions from dry and oxygen-rich environments are likely to play a much greater role in controlling future rates of climate change caused by … Carbon dioxide biggest player in thawing permafrostRead more
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China Plans to Drop Meat Consumption
Climate advocates are praising the Chinese government’s new dietary guidelines designed to cut meat consumption in half—which would reduce the country’s livestock-related carbon emissions by … China Plans to Drop Meat ConsumptionRead more