Methane: a powerful gas heating the planet
Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas CO2.
Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas CO2.
Environment
Mar 18, 2024
0
13
In Argentina, where beef is a symbol of national pride, a government-led partnership has started certifying certain livestock as carbon neutral. It's a big step that shouldn't be underestimated, but getting the certification ...
Ecology
Mar 13, 2024
0
39
Planet-heating methane released by the fossil fuel industry rose to near record highs in 2023 despite technology available to curb this pollution at virtually no cost, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
Environment
Mar 13, 2024
0
2
Organizations in the food and agriculture sector have been looking to nature for inspiration to improve soil health, maintain water quality and foster local food security in the places where they operate.
Ecology
Mar 11, 2024
0
24
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), human activities have significantly impacted the planet. As global greenhouse gas emissions (mainly carbon dioxide) have continued ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 11, 2024
0
38
A team of scientists from the University of Exeter, Met Office, and Imperial College have found a new way to calculate the total carbon emissions consistent with the Paris climate targets of 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming.
Earth Sciences
Mar 8, 2024
0
22
Carbon offsetting—where companies or governments atone for their carbon emissions by buying credits to fund projects that are supposed to remove emissions from the atmosphere—has a bad reputation.
Economics & Business
Mar 6, 2024
0
4
In the four years since the Black Summer bushfires, Australia has become more focused on how best to prepare for, fight and recover from these traumatic events. But one issue has largely flown under the radar: how the emissions ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 5, 2024
0
10
We know that greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide should increase rainfall. The emissions heat the atmosphere, causing a one-two punch: Warmer oceans make it easier for water to evaporate, and warmer air can hold ...
Environment
Feb 22, 2024
2
55
Recent research examines the effect of climate change on Russia and the country's role in addressing global environmental challenges.
Economics & Business
Feb 22, 2024
0
1