Tags: Greenhouse gas emissions

Solar Geoengineering May Cause More Damage to the Climate Than Good

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.18.2020 19:00 PM

Solar geoengineering, or reflecting the Sun's radiation back to space, is one of many proposed solutions to global warming. However, cloud simulations revealed that in the long-term, there may be devastating consequences.

Greenland’s Largest Glaciers Likely to Melt Faster Than We Thought - Study

11.18.2020 07:30 AM

Greenland's largest glaciers could lose more ice than previously predicted if emissions continue as 'business as usual.'

University of California Reveals Significant Impact of Food Systems on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

10.09.2020 08:00 AM

Food systems contribute nearly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, yet aren't accounted for in climate change mitigation policies. The University of California has included changing food systems across all campuses as part of its Carbon Neutrality Initiative.

Google, Facebook, Microsoft to Go Carbon-Free by 2030

09.15.2020 08:20 AM

Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are just a few of the tech giants that have plants to run on carbon-free technologies by 2030. Google made new commitments following the recent wildfires in the West Coast.

Trees Grow Faster With Carbon Dioxide, but They Also Die Earlier

09.10.2020 08:00 AM

Forests absorb nearly 30 percent of the world's carbon gas emissions, making them natural carbon dioxide sinks. Researchers have recently analyzed why trees mature faster but die younger.

The Eatwell Guide Can Help Fight Obesity & Reduce Environmental Footprints

08.29.2020 08:40 AM

Research on the Eatwell Guide reveals that it is beneficial for overall health and is eco-friendly. Better adherence to guidelines could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the UK.

Tropical Soils Are Highly Sensitive to Climate Change

08.13.2020 09:20 AM

Tropical soils play a significant role in the Earth's natural carbon cycle. Scientists measure how much worse carbon emissions have gotten in recent years by keeping track of soil temperatures.

Uber and Lyft Agree to Switch to Electric Cars

07.27.2020 08:20 AM

The transportation sector causes the highest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. California's Clean Miles Standard program opts for zero-emission vehicles for the sake of the environment.

Fossil Fuels and Cows Are Contributing to More Methane Emissions Than Previously Thought

07.16.2020 09:31 AM

Scientists are optimistic that controlling human activity and implementing guidelines for companies can make a significant impact on lowering the level of methane emissions.

Costa Rica Might Become a Carbon-Free Utopia by 2050, Forefronted by Cyclists

06.01.2020 23:20 PM

Costa Rica aspires for zero carbon emissions by 2050 as cyclists forefront a movement with their eco-friendly campaigns.

Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Continue To Reach New Highs

12.10.2019 04:39 AM

Greenhouse gas levels, the main driver for climate change, reached new highs according to the WMO report.

Italy is Now Using Pasta Straws to Help Reduce Plastic Waste

11.27.2019 10:10 AM

Bars in Italy are starting to use pasta straws to help reduce the use of plastic straws. The European Union voted to ban single-use plastic items throughout the EU by 2021 in their effort to cut down on ocean plastic.

Did NYC Mayor Just Ban Glass Skyscrapers?

08.24.2019 08:28 AM

During a press conference held on Earth Day, Bill DeBlasio, the mayor of New York, seemed to have threatened to ban glass skyscrapers, which was later clarified in his speech.

About 90% of Glacier Will Disappear By 2100 Regardless of the Cut on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

04.09.2019 13:05 PM

Glaciers in the Alps will reduce to about 37 cubic kilometers by 2100, barely over one-third of their present-day volume

Arla Aims to Pasture for a Greener Environment by 2030

03.12.2019 10:30 AM

Dairy company, Arla, decides to meet demands for sustainable products, eying 2030 as their first deadline and 2050 as the next.

Disney Takes the Lead in Reducing Greenhouse Emissions

03.05.2019 08:58 AM

Disney’s 270-acre 50-megawatt solar facility is now online and providing clean energy for Walt Disney World Resort in Florida getting them one step closer towards the company's green goals to reduce greenhouse emissions.

'Detergent' Molecules can Increase Methane Level in the Atmosphere, Recent Study Finds

04.24.2017 12:39 PM

A "detergent" molecules can drive the change in the methane emission in the atmosphere, according to a recent study.

Sign That Could Bring Out The Worst Effect Of Climate Change on Earth Revealed

04.20.2017 11:26 AM

Recent reports reveal a sign that could bring out the worst effect of climate change on humans, animals and other living things on Earth.

Healthy Diet Not Good For The Environment, Study Claims

12.17.2015 00:30 AM

The new study contrarily found that nutritious foods require higher resource use and greenhouse gas emissions per calorie.

Antarctica Ice Shelves In Danger Of Collapse In 100 Years

10.13.2015 08:14 AM

The risk doubles in about 50 years or less. The endless warnings and awareness campaigns regarding the danger of ice melt arise as new studies show that by 2050, the risk of ice shelves collapse would be doubled, and the continuous flow of water from ice melting would be fully directed to the ocean, which would trigger the rise of the sea level.

Carbon Trading Fails To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Study

08.26.2015 19:30 PM

The amounts of carbon credits generated under the carbon tax scheme by Ukraine and Russia did not reflect cut in emissions, according to a new study.

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