Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have increased by 49 per cent in the last two decades, according to the latest figures by … Global carbon emissions reach record 10 billion tonnesRead more
Greenhouse gas
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18% of greenhouse gas emissions from Livestock
Large-scale meat production also has serious implications for the world’s climate. Animal waste releases methane and nitrous oxide, greenhouse gases that are 25 and 300 … 18% of greenhouse gas emissions from LivestockRead more
Posted inEconomics / Greenhouse gas / Industry / ToMl
Greenhouse gas emissions from meat
How does livestock production contribute to greenhouse gas emissions? The FAO calculates yearly CO2 contributions from the different steps along the livestock production chain this … Greenhouse gas emissions from meatRead more
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Carbon laundering
Britain has, on paper, reduced its carbon emissions. The latest reductions, with a little help from the recession, have been rather pronounced: That’s great, except … Carbon launderingRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster / CO2 / Greenhouse gas / News / Spill
News
30,000 confidential documents about Gulf oil spill Under the Freedom of Information Act Greenpeace has collected some 30,000 confidential documents related to the Gulf oil … NewsRead more
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More than 70 countries to equal the U.S. on emissions
This image from the Sightline Institute shows how the U.S. measures up to other countries on emissions — or, more accurately, how small state-sized chunks … More than 70 countries to equal the U.S. on emissionsRead more
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Planes or Volcano?
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Are iPads green gadgets
Indeed, there are a lot of reasons for you to feel good about buying the iPad. Behind the scenes, the company’s approach to its facilities, … Are iPads green gadgetsRead more
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Methane Releases From Arctic Shelf
The permafrost of the East Siberian Arctic Shelf (an area of about 2 million kilometers squared) is more porous than previously thought. The ocean on … Methane Releases From Arctic ShelfRead more
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Clean Air Act
Background On April 2, 2007, in Massachusetts v. EPA, 549 U.S. 497 (2007), the Supreme Court found that greenhouse gases are air pollutants covered by … Clean Air ActRead more