It is common practice in climate policy to bundle the climate warming pollutants together and express their total effects in terms of “CO2 equivalence.” This … It’s time to tackle short-lived climate-forcing pollutantsRead more
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20 percent of Americans responsible for almost half of US food-related greenhouse gas emissions
-On any given day, 20 percent of Americans account for nearly half of U.S. diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, and high levels of beef consumption are … 20 percent of Americans responsible for almost half of US food-related greenhouse gas emissionsRead more
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2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2
Aviation accounts for 3.5% of the human-made climate impact; two-thirds of this impact are caused by emissions other than CO2, according to a new study … 2/3 of aviation climate impact due to emissions other than CO2Read more
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Global warming increases carbon emissions from soil
New research shows that global warming results in more carbon dioxide release from soil across the world. This happens because of the response of microbes … Global warming increases carbon emissions from soilRead more
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New tool to calculate ‘nitrogen footprint’
University of Melbourne researchers have helped create the first tool to calculate the ‘nitrogen footprint’ of an organisation. Nitrogen has human and environmental health costs … New tool to calculate ‘nitrogen footprint’Read more
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Atmospheric carbon dioxide at highest level in 3 million years
Global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations (CO2) in parts per million (ppm) for the past 800,000 years. The peaks and valleys track ice ages (low CO2) … Atmospheric carbon dioxide at highest level in 3 million yearsRead more
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Greenhouse gases were the main driver of climate change in the deep past
Greenhouse gases were the main driver of climate throughout the warmest period of the past 66 million years, providing insight into the drivers behind long-term … Greenhouse gases were the main driver of climate change in the deep pastRead more
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90 Companies Responsible for Bulk of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Talks at the U.N. climate summit in Warsaw, Poland, are in their final day. A coalition of environmental groups staged a walkout on Thursday in … 90 Companies Responsible for Bulk of Greenhouse Gas EmissionsRead more
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Young Britisher’s flying habit
Britons fly abroad more than any other nation and worldwide emissions from flying are expected to grow significantly if left unchecked. Yet most people don’t … Young Britisher’s flying habitRead more
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Just 100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissions
Just 100 companies have been the source of more than 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions since 1988, according to a new report. The … Just 100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissionsRead more