Carbon Footprint of California’s Manufacturing Industry More Accurately Calculated
The state of California hired a team of researchers from Ecofys and Northwestern University, and the University of California, Berkeley to develop science-based methods...
We May Save The Planet If We Run Out Of Gas?
Indeed, it does seem that the Earth will run out of oil, natural gas and coal much more quickly than was, originally, anticipated by...
Loss in Rainforest Could Lead to Drop of Hydropower Generation
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science earlier this week revealed that deforestation in tropical regions will lead to...
Coal Plants in the US, the Greenhouse Gas Elephant in the Room
Coal plants, both here in the US and abroad, are the dirtiest when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions but, for some reason, don't...
CO2 Reaches Record Levels at South Pole Observatory
There is no excuse for denying the impact carbon dioxide emissions will have on the Earth. The South Pole Observatory just reported startling news:...
The Power of the Albedo Effect on Global Warming
Albedo is the percentage of incoming radiation reflected off a surface. The term comes from the Latin word for whiteness. When applied to the...
Green Roofs Could Help Mitigate Climate Change, Says Study
Green roofs, which are gardens installed on top of building structures, offer insulation that allows energy saving and protection from heat. In addition, these...
Climate Change Exacerbating Groundwater Shortage
With over 7 billion people on the planet and global resources being depleted like never before, the world’s population may be in trouble.
As population...
European Environment Agency’s Tips for Coping With Climate Change
It is becoming apparent that as discussions about a global deal on greenhouse emissions are heating up but not reaching any agreement, countries should...
The Link Between Land Erosion and Climate Change
Research led by a consortium of European researchers has recently examined the link between global climate and erosion rates. Previous studies have suggested that...
