Greenhouse Gases
Biden Admin's Greenhouse Emission Plan to Push Drivers to Electric Vehicles
A proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency on rules to take strides towards combatting climate change is expected to be released as early as next week.
The Biggest Contributors to Global Warming As Biden Holds Climate Summit
The world's nations emit hugely different quantities of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
A Canary in the Coal Mine
Win-win situations that generate usable electricity by reducing greenhouse gases and make money simultaneously are ones that should be supported by our state and federal policies; not forced to shut down.
COVID-19 Pandemic Could Lead to Fall in CO2 Not Seen Since the End of WWII
"I wouldn't be shocked to see a five percent or more drop in carbon dioxide emissions this year," researcher Rob Jackson said.
The Amazon Has Reached a Tipping Point Where It Has Begun to Self-Destruct
"The precious Amazon is teetering on the edge of functional destruction and, with it, so are we," the editors of a leading scientific journal wrote.
Ohio Gas Well Methane Leak Was One of Worst Ever in the U.S.
The leak emitted more of the gas in 20 days than the oil and gas industries of some European nations do in a year.
Carbon Dioxide Concentrations in Atmosphere Hit Record High, Says WMO
"It is worth recalling that the last time the Earth experienced a comparable concentration of CO2 was 3-5 million years ago," WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas said.
Emissions of Nitrous Oxide Are Increasing Far Faster Than IPCC Predictions
Nitrous oxide is 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas, although it is found in the atmosphere in smaller quantities.
Humans Have Never Lived in CO2 Concentrations Seen in Atmosphere Today
Researchers reconstructed atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations dating back 2.5 million years.
Machine Mimics Trees in Sucking CO2 From Air
The machine may help mitigate some of the excess CO2 in the atmosphere.
New Method Of Recycling Carbon Dioxide Into Plastic
The new method offers a way to recycle one of the leading greenhouse gases responsible for climate change.
Is Turkey Better Than Beef for the Environment?
Cows might have a higher carbon footprint, but they upcycle foods that people cannot eat.
24,000 Deaths From Low Air Quality Could Be Prevented
The U.S. benefits from other countries working to curb greenhouse gases and improve air quality.
Climate Change Report Authors Worry About Trump, Leak
The report says humans have caused some warming, a view at odds with that of the Trump crew.
Scott Pruitt is a CO2 Truther
The EPA chief says carbon dioxide is not a primary contributor to global warming.
Melting Permafrost Is Turbocharging Climate Change
It's a vicious cycle: As the weather warms, the Earth's permafrost is melting, releasing greenhouse gases that are going to make the planet even hotter.
Reducing Carbon Emissions Could Prevent 295,000 Deaths
By bringing emissions down to the Paris climate talk target, the U.S. will improve air pollution to the point that it could save hundreds of thousands of lives
Daryl Hannah: Our Very Future Requires That We Band Together
If the people lead, hopefully the so-called leaders will follow.
COP21: Cities Move to Climate Talks' Center Stage
In Paris, the Compact of Mayors will attempt to redefine exactly what being a "green city" means.
After U.S.-China Climate Deal, Focus on India to Follow Suit
No. 3 greenhouse gas emitter India faces growing pressure to devise a clear strategy and step out of China's shadow during pivotal global climate talks.
China Surpasses EU in Per Capita Carbon Emissions
The country also now emits more carbon than the United States and European Union combined.