Control of oil has long been a key aim of U.S. foreign policy. The Paris climate agreements and any other Green programs to reduce the … Global Warming and U.S. National Security DiplomacyRead more
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‘No doubt left’ about scientific consensus on global warming
The scientific consensus that humans are causing global warming is likely to have passed 99%, according to the lead author of the most authoritative study … ‘No doubt left’ about scientific consensus on global warmingRead more
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56 newly discovered lakes beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet
Researchers have discovered 56 previously uncharted subglacial lakes beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet bringing the total known number of lakes to 60. The Greenland Ice … 56 newly discovered lakes beneath the Greenland Ice SheetRead more
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U.S. Cities Might Release More Methane Than Previously Thought
Major U.S. cities may be leaking far more methane into the atmosphere than government estimates suggest. New measurements found that up to twice as much … U.S. Cities Might Release More Methane Than Previously ThoughtRead more
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Canadian permafrost thaws 70 years early
Permafrost at outposts in the Canadian Arctic is thawing 70 years earlier than predicted, an expedition has discovered, in the latest sign that the global … Canadian permafrost thaws 70 years earlyRead more
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Downpours of torrential rain more frequent with global warming
The frequency of downpours of heavy rain — which can lead to flash floods, devastation, and outbreaks of waterborne disease — has increased across the … Downpours of torrential rain more frequent with global warmingRead more
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March Warming in Alaska Led to Eight Deaths, Disrupted Fishing
In March 2019, the Bering Sea had less ice than in April 2014. (Photo: U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) That’s according to reporting in … March Warming in Alaska Led to Eight Deaths, Disrupted FishingRead more
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Global Warming Effects on Ocean Life Kill 70 Grey Whales
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced it will begin an investigation into the cause of an “unusual mortality event” (UME), … Global Warming Effects on Ocean Life Kill 70 Grey WhalesRead more
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Big Pharma emits more greenhouse gases than the automotive industry
Rarely does mention of the pharmaceutical industry conjure up images of smoke stacks, pollution and environmental damage. Yet our recent study found the global pharmaceutical … Big Pharma emits more greenhouse gases than the automotive industryRead more
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Right whale population decline linked to ocean warming
The endangered North Atlantic right whale faces increased odds because its main food supply has shifted due to ocean warming, according to new research. Scientists … Right whale population decline linked to ocean warmingRead more