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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Global warming in an unequal world
Protecting the world’s climate is humanity’s biggest challenge. Nobody knows how climate change will affect different regions. Europe, for example, could become warmer. But if … Global warming in an unequal worldRead more
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Warmer temperatures will increase arsenic levels in rice
People around the world consume rice in their daily diets. But in addition to its nutrient and caloric content, rice can contain small amounts of … Warmer temperatures will increase arsenic levels in riceRead more
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Urgent need to reduce carbon emissions by 7 per cent a year
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world is currently heading for a 3.2°C temperature rise. According to UNEP, collective ambition must increase … Urgent need to reduce carbon emissions by 7 per cent a yearRead more
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Polar Bears in Arctic Forced to Feed on Plastic
A quarter of what polar bears eat is made up of plastic waste, Russian scientist Ivan Mizin warned Tuesday as the animals are more frequently … Polar Bears in Arctic Forced to Feed on PlasticRead more
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Coal Knew, Too
“Exxon knew.” Thanks to the work of activists and journalists, those two words have rocked the politics of climate change in recent years, as investigations … Coal Knew, TooRead more
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Global warming’s impact on undernourishment
Global warming may increase undernutrition through the effects of heat exposure on people, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by … Global warming’s impact on undernourishmentRead more
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Coal Industry Was Aware of Climate Threat as Far Back as 1966
A new report shows conclusively that the coal industry was aware of the climate impacts of burning fossil fuels as far back as 1966—and, like … Coal Industry Was Aware of Climate Threat as Far Back as 1966Read more
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First Paper to Link CO2 and Global Warming 1856
https://ia800802.us.archive.org/BookReader/BookReaderImages.php?zip=/4/items/mobot31753002152491/mobot31753002152491_jp2.tar&file=mobot31753002152491_jp2/mobot31753002152491_0246.jp2&scale=4&rotate=0 The American journal of science. Eunice Foote, “Circumstances Affecting the Heat of Sun’s Rays”, in American Journal of Art and Science, 2nd Series, v. … First Paper to Link CO2 and Global Warming 1856Read more
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Greenland’s ice sheet just lost 11 billion tons of ice — in one day
After months of record temperatures, scientists say Greenland’s ice sheet experienced its biggest melt of the summer on Thursday, losing 11 billion tons of surface … Greenland’s ice sheet just lost 11 billion tons of ice — in one dayRead more