Elevated levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide accelerate carbon cycling and soil carbon loss in forests, new research led by an Indiana University biologist has found. … Rising carbon dioxide in atmosphere also speeds carbon loss from forest soilsRead more
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Soil’s large carbon stores could be freed by increased CO2, plant growth
An increase in human-made carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could initiate a chain reaction between plants and microorganisms that would unsettle one of the largest … Soil’s large carbon stores could be freed by increased CO2, plant growthRead more
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Ocean Acidification Causing Pacific Oyster Die Off
CO2 levels increase in the atmosphere, near-shore waters are becoming more acidic, which can hurt the shell strength of marine organisms. The early stages of … Ocean Acidification Causing Pacific Oyster Die OffRead more
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Satellite maps global carbon dioxide levels
NASA’s carbon-monitoring satellite has passed its post-launch checks and is beaming high-quality data back to Earth. But getting to this point required some last-minute adjustments. … Satellite maps global carbon dioxide levelsRead more
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Global Energy and Carbon Intensity Continue to Decline
Global energy intensity, defined as worldwide total energy consumption divided by gross world product, decreased 0.19 percent in 2013. Although this may not seem impressive, … Global Energy and Carbon Intensity Continue to DeclineRead more
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Global CO2 emissions increase to new all-time record in 2013
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production reached a new all-time high in 2013, according to the annual report “Trends in global … Global CO2 emissions increase to new all-time record in 2013Read more
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Neither cap-and-trade nor carbon tax have made significant impact on reducing GHG emissions
The European Union implemented a cap and trade scheme in 2005 for reducing carbon emissions; Scandinavian nations (including the non-EU state of Norway) had independently … Neither cap-and-trade nor carbon tax have made significant impact on reducing GHG emissionsRead more
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The Worst Climate Pollution Is Carbon Dioxide
Soot from car exhaust and cookstoves, sulfates from coal-fired power plants, methane leaked during oil and gas production, and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) from air conditioning are … The Worst Climate Pollution Is Carbon DioxideRead more
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How do trees change the climate?
This past month, an op-ed by Nadine Unger appeared in the New York Times with the headline “To save the climate, don’t plant trees”. The … How do trees change the climate?Read more