Climate
Judge: Reduce CO2 Or Don’t Build Coal Plant
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
In a ruling believed to be unprecedented, a Georgia judge halted the construction of Dynegy’s Longleaf coal-fired power plant because it had not made provisions for reducing its emissions of carbon dioxide.
North Pole Ice Could Disappear This Summer
Originally Published by Earth News
The North Pole may be completely ice-free later this summer as global warming melts Arctic ice, according to scientists.
Posted on
July 1st, 2008
Climate, Earth Observation, Water
Can Weeds Help Solve the Climate Crisis?
Originally Published by NYT > Environment
Weedy ancestors of our food crops, some scientists predict, will cope far better with coming climatic changes than their domesticated descendants.
Posted on
June 30th, 2008
Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate
North America’s 1st Carbon Tax Rolls Out Under Fire
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
British Columbians are the first North Americans to pay taxes aimed at battling climate change, but with soaring energy prices the taxes couldn’t have come at a worse time.
Earth Near Tipping Point, Climatologist Warns
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
Climate hero scientist James Hansen delivered the somber news on Tuesday that Earth’s climate is nearing its tipping point - the point of no return and runaway climate change.
Posted on
June 29th, 2008
Climate, Disasters, Earth Observation
Climate Change May Challenge National Security, Classified Report Warns
Originally Published by Science Daily
Political instability, mass movements of refugees, terrorism, or conflicts over water and other resources caused by climate change could threaten U.S. security in the next 20 years.
Global Warming To Spark Increase in US Wildfires
Originally Published by New Scientist - Environment
Today much of the north-western US wilderness is already a tinderbox, but thanks to global warming, wildfires will be scorching even more land every year by the end of the century.
NASA, Air Resources Board To Examine California Air Quality
Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory
NASA and scientists from the California Air Resources Board are conducting a series of research flights this month that are examining the atmosphere over the state to better understand the chemical dynamics of smog and greenhouse gases.
Posted on
June 23rd, 2008
Climate, Earth Observation
China Leaps Ahead Of U.S. In Gas Emissions
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
A report by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency shows that China has clearly surpassed the United States as the the world’s number one emitter of greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted on
June 20th, 2008
Climate
Honda Rolls Out Petroleum-Free Fuel Cell Car
Originally Published by Environment News Service
Honda’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle other than concept cars rolled off the assembly line today in Tochigi Prefecture at the world’s first dedicated fuel cell vehicle manufacturing facility.
Posted on
June 20th, 2008
Climate, Economy, Energy, Technology
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