| 单词 | greenhouse gas |
| 例句 | A single CFC molecule is about ten thousand times more efficient at exacerbating greenhouse effects than a molecule of carbon dioxide–and carbon dioxide is of course no slouch itself as a greenhouse gas. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z While cultured meat may produce relatively less greenhouse gas than conventional livestock production in certain conditions, researchers need to refine the process before it can be cost-efficient and brought to scale. Lab-grown meat techniques aren’t new — cell cultures are common tools in science 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The Union of Concerned Scientists figures that amounts to about 24 pounds of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases for every gallon of gas. Planes, trains or automobiles: What’s the most carbon-efficient way to travel? 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z Richard Waite is a researcher at the World Resources Institute, and it’s his job to do the math on greenhouse gases. Perspective | One thing might keep the Impossible Burger from saving the planet: Steak 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z So if you eat local beef you will still be responsible for 99.5% of the greenhouse gas emissions your food would have caused if you had eaten beef transported a long distance. Peter Singer states "we are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers" 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Moreover, remember that the effect of CO2 and the other greenhouse gases is to amplify the sun’s warming. 7 ways to shut down a climate change denier 2013-12-18T13:00:00Z Their bodies convert food to protein far more efficiently, and they produce virtually no dung or greenhouse gases. Catch a Buzz With Two New Books About Bugs 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z Still, as of 2022, more than 10% of Coke's new refrigeration units contained HFCs and refrigeration remained its single largest greenhouse gas emissions source. Coca-Cola’s biggest challenge in greening its operations is its own global marketing strategy 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z “Humans need to stop adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere,” he writes, which is as useful a sentence as the English language admits. How Does Bill Gates Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis? 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z During his second term, Schwarzenegger made bi-partisan friendships in the state Legislature and after signing legislation to restrict California's greenhouse gas emissions, he became a leader in the green energy cause. Schwarzenegger must revamp image once more 2011-05-21T20:31:06Z Crane cited a January 2020 study by the University of Michigan’s Center for Sustainable Systems, which discussed how a transition to a more plant-based diet by Americans could cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. The Hamburglar? How a story about meat limits fell apart 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Since then, issues of greenhouse gases, global warming and flooding have made the quest for a leafy city all the more pressing. Preparing trees to go from green pastures to the concrete jungle 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z UK theatre companies produced 13,400 tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2009. Green dreams: how can theatre cut its carbon emissions? 2010-06-29T14:19:00Z They calculated that in 2009 British touring companies produced approximately 13,400 tonnes of greenhouse gases: equivalent to flying round the world 2,680 times. Green dreams: how can theatre cut its carbon emissions? 2010-06-29T14:19:00Z The “frozen soils of the mammoth steppe” are “the biggest natural source of greenhouse gases on the planet,” and the permafrost has already begun to thaw. When Woolly Mammoths Roamed the Earth 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z The Zero Food Waste Act was introduced in Congress in July, with the goal of passing legislation that supports better food waste management infrastructure which would reduce waste and curb greenhouse gas emissions. Can dynamic pricing reduce food waste in supermarkets? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z According to the Port, the average ship that plugs into shore power during its time in berth avoids 34 metric tons of greenhouse gases. Cruise ships have returned to Seattle — is that a good thing? Here’s a primer on the issues facing the cruise industry 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z A military-industrial complex backed by the world's biggest airlines has emerged in support of aviation biofuels at a time of spiking petroleum prices and imminent regulation of airline greenhouse gas emissions. Jet Green 2011-07-20T22:00:00Z The vegetation soaks up and stores, or sequesters, carbon, preventing carbon dioxide — another greenhouse gas — from being released into the atmosphere. Is grass-fed beef really better for you, the animal and the planet? 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z “The Uninhabitable Earth” seems to be modeled more on Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” — or, at least, it’s a bid to do for greenhouse gases what Carson’s 1962 book did for pesticides. In ‘The Uninhabitable Earth,’ Apocalypse Is Now 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z The issue has become increasing divisive, with some leading conservatives expressing doubt that human activity like the burning of fossils fuels that release greenhouse gases is driving a global warming trend. Poll finds gaping chasm in views between U.S. public, scientists 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z A bottle of beer alone is responsible for almost half a kilogram of greenhouse gas emissions — more than a quarter of which come from making and transporting the glass bottle. 5 ways to make your summer barbecue better for the environment 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The reason seems simple enough: Cows release methane, a potent greenhouse gas and New Zealand has a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by mid-century. New Zealand wants to tax cow burps (yes, you read that correctly) 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z If we can make meat production better, we will lower the risk of antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic diseases, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss and improve the lives of workers and the animals themselves. How is your body (and the environment) affected by the consumption of both red and processed meats 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest, absorbs vast amounts of greenhouse gas and its preservation is seen as vital to the fight against climate change. Supermodel Bundchen responds to Brazil's farm minister in Amazon spat 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Such agrivoltaic farming can help meet Canada's food and energy needs and reduce its fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions in the future. How shading crops with solar panels can improve farming, lower food costs and reduce emissions 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Global livestock accounts for nearly 15% of total global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Epicurious stops publication of beef recipes 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z This is the seductiveness of Kline’s work on climate change: whether or not countries meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets, whether global warming can be held below the threshold, some degree of change is inevitable. Josh Kline: Living in the Ruined World 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Aside from taking many steps as a company to limit its greenhouse gas emissions, it was also taking practical steps to adapt to a warming planet. Our Critic’s Best Wine Moments of 2019 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Blazes that penetrate the soil spur the release of substantial quantities of greenhouse gases, particularly in chilly places like Alaska, where carbon and methane have been sealed beneath the permafrost for eons. Are the American West’s Wildfires Inevitable? 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Actor David Arquette is lending his quirky star power to the campaign against a November ballot measure that would suspend California's greenhouse gas emissions law. David Arquette fights to save Calif. climate law 2010-10-19T22:44:00Z They've also been shown to exacerbate the effects of climate change, since applications of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer causes soil to emit the potent greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. Plastic-coated agricultural chemicals are destroying human health 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Today, the coal-mining industry is a favored-child of the Trump Administration, which has loosened environmental restrictions on Big Coal, even as the world chokes on greenhouse gasses. America Has Mistreated Its Coal Miners. Here’s Their Fight for Justice. 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z Trump doesn’t like to talk about it, but he inhales carbon dioxide and exhales oxygen, single-handedly reversing the impact of greenhouse gases. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Trump’s secret acts of kindness? Just imagine. 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Like electric vehicles, walking and cycling reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time as lowering the decibels. One in five Europeans exposed to harmful noise pollution – study 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Stevens and Venville wager that glamour might be a better inducement to ditch combustion motors than statistics about greenhouse gases. ‘And We Go Green’ Review: Start Your (Quiet) Engines 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z “Without action, greenhouse gas emissions from transportation will continue to rise. Fortunately, this report points to a large number of options for reducing emissions.” Climate change could make cheap travel a thing of the past 2014-08-02T04:00:00Z According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, transportation accounts for 27 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions, the kind that trap heat and warm the planet. Greening Your Summer Vacation 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z It is the biggest driver of biodiversity loss on land and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. ‘Regenerative agriculture’ is all the rage — but it’s not going to fix our food system 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z There are costs beyond exacerbating the problem of energy consumption and greenhouse gases. Climate change can be stopped 2012-12-09T17:00:00Z Out of 15 floods caused by high tides at locations monitored with tide gauges, a Climate Central analysis of federal data found 12 were driven by the effects of greenhouse gas pollution on sea levels. Donald Trump’s climate wake-up call: Supermoon flooding shows the reality of global warming 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z A typical barbecue for four people releases more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than a 170-mile car journey. 5 ways to make your summer barbecue better for the environment 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z On the other hand, if you choose peas you will be responsible for only about 2% of the greenhouse gas emissions from producing a similar quantity of local beef. Peter Singer states "we are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers" 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z “The more greenhouse gases there are, the more heat is trapped.” How do we track climate change? It takes scientists on both ends of the Earth. 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z The council is hailing the plummeting popularity of beef as a victory in the fight against climate change, because greenhouse gases are produced when cattle are raised. Americans Ate 19% Less Beef From ’05 to ’14, Report Says 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z The truth is that he was actually trying to save the world from the distribution of toxic waste and greenhouse gases that mingle with the earth's atmosphere. Your stories: The Final Leap by Krazy Kesh 2012-10-10T11:00:00Z The deforestation and fertilizer use associated with agriculture are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s a problem that’s going to become increasingly more so as the population grows. Eat less meat, save the planet — and yourself 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z The Kyoto Protocol … under which developed countries commit to cutting greenhouse gases … will continue … the length of the second commitment period will be eight years.” From global warming to fluoride: Why do people deny science? 2013-05-25T20:30:00Z Collectively, global food waste releases up to 10% of worldwide annual greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn intensifies global warming and climate change. Dynamic food pricing may be a solution to climate change, according to a recent study 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The average college student generates 142 pounds of food waste per year, much of which will go on to rot in landfills and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Colleges have high rates of food insecurity and food waste. Students are helping address both 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Overall, agriculture accounts for 70% of global freshwater consumption, 38% of total land use and 19% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions; within this, the footprint of meat and dairy production is heavily disproportionate. The unstoppable rise of veganism: how a fringe movement went mainstream 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z These little events occurred the same week the world’s leaders were in Paris, pledging once more to address the existential problems of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. What this mild autumn means for your plants 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z These disruptions have big consequences: Looser regulations on food safety and pollutants have led to fewer safety inspections and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Looking ahead: The top food and agriculture stories for 2021 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Wisely deciding to refrain from rapping our knuckles with greenhouse gas statistics and Al Gore-style pie charts, the filmmakers fashion a portrait of a conscience spurred to action by an unexpected opportunity. Movie Review: ‘Bidder 70,’ a Documentary About Tim DeChristopher 2013-05-17T00:38:33Z But the glaciers Deane studies are receding at a rapid rate he attributes to greenhouse gases, and he believes it’s possible to hear that acceleration. The Poignant Music of Melting Ice 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “As global temperatures rise, and greenhouse gases rise, so does pollen production every year,” Tringale explained. Jon Stewart lambasts the media for “allergy season” fear-mongering 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use. Peter Singer states "we are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers" 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The warming effects of these gases create a devastating feedback loop: A hotter climate extends the length of the wildfire season, which in turn leads to more wildfires that produce more greenhouse gases. Are the American West’s Wildfires Inevitable? 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Our research suggests that highlighting the social benefits of plant-based menu items would convince more consumers to choose them over meat-based options, thus reducing overall meat consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Taste alone won’t persuade Americans to swap out beef for plant-based burgers 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z Vines are the worst, because they direct their energy into growing rather than building woody structures and gobbling up that greenhouse gas named carbon dioxide. Like a virus, weeds seize any opportunity to spread — and this summer, they’re ferocious 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z I mean, the way that we raise our meat and dairy is the leading cause of greenhouse gases and the climate change. Producer Natalie Portman exposes disturbing truths about factory farming in "Eating Animals" 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z Urbanites consume less energy and spew fewer greenhouse gases into the air. Do Democrats hate cities? 2012-09-08T17:00:00Z For every kilo produced, around 260 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gases are emitted. Pumpkin waste: Three ways to stop your leftover lantern becoming a Halloween horror story 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z It is far bigger than cutting down on your flights or buying an electric car, as these only cut greenhouse gas emissions. Peter Singer states "we are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers" 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Rotting in the absence of oxygen produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Here’s how wastewater facilities could tackle food waste, generate energy and slash emissions 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Even worse, these numbers are likely underestimated; hidden sources of greenhouse gases, like methane leaks at fracking facilities, are hard to track, but add to plastic's carbon footprint even further. More than just litter: The relationship between plastic and climate change 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z The original version of the film claimed 51% of global greenhouse gases were produced by animal agriculture, based on a single, non-peer-reviewed academic paper – the scientific consensus is closer to 15%. The unstoppable rise of veganism: how a fringe movement went mainstream 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z If reducing your foodprint is top of mind, remember that livestock production accounts for 14.5% of greenhouse gas emissions, with beef and dairy production accounting for two-thirds of that amount. 6 tips for adopting the vegan diet 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z The goal is to eventually make all tours “climate positive,” meaning events eliminate more greenhouse gas pollution than they create. Covid put music festivals on hold. Climate change might offer bigger long-term problems. 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z In fact, scientists estimate the greenhouse gas toll of the global food system at one-third of total emissions. Unlike a globalized food system, local food won’t destroy the environment 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, sponsored by the Wine Institute, a trade association, helps wineries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by limiting use of pesticides and fertilizers, especially nitrogen. Is the wine in your glass friendly to the environment? There soon will be new ways to know. 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z The Paris climate accord, which 196 countries have put their name to, demands that every nation curbs greenhouse gases, with fossil fuels set to be phased out by the second half of the century. A guide to a hopeful 2016: a Guardian list of things to look forward to 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, in a Kafkaesque twist, the late-2012 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change took place in Qatar, the country that tops all others in per-capita production of greenhouse gases! From global warming to fluoride: Why do people deny science? 2013-05-25T20:30:00Z What the findings might actually mean for earth will depend heavily on how much carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases yet gets billowed into the atmosphere, and how quickly. Clouds won’t slow climate change: NASA survey finds their cooling effects have been overstated 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z And to throw that away just because we can't rein in our greenhouse gas production? Tim Flannery: A life in books 2011-03-14T07:59:01Z The logic of global trade results in massive quantities of identical products being simultaneously imported and exported — a needless waste of fossil fuels and a huge addition to greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike a globalized food system, local food won’t destroy the environment 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z By doing so, farmers can raise cattle herds that consume less feed and produce fewer greenhouse gases, all while maintaining milk and meat production. Farmers are bearing the brunt of big food companies’ decarbonization efforts — here’s why 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The paper found that lab-grown meat produces 78 to 96 percent lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional meat produced in the EU. Fake burgers will save us all! 2013-12-08T22:00:00Z Also, PLA sent to landfills produces more methane, a potent greenhouse gas, than items that are not made from plant-based materials. 1 in 4 items tossed into recycling bins aren't actually recyclable 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The greenhouse gases emitted by the LNG plants are comparable to that of the coal industry. British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest is under siege 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z These included abstinence-only sex education, a plan to reduce greenhouse gases, and gay rights. Books of The Times: ?The Real Romney,? by Michael Kranish and Scott Helman ? Review 2012-01-16T20:12:57Z It’s a good start: the on-farm projects alone are estimated to collectively eliminate 42 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, while saving more than 28 billion gallons of water. How will California’s climate ambitions reshape food and agriculture? 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z As Lemonick points out, ”Scientists know that the increasing load of greenhouse gases we’re pumping into the atmosphere doesn’t “cause” extreme weather. 50 shades of Shutterstock 2012-05-29T01:00:00Z According to scientists interviewed for the documentary, human-caused global warming activates a natural response from the Earth that releases further greenhouse gases — and makes the planet even hotter. New this week: ‘Lost Daughter,’ NYE in Nashville, Boba Fett 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z The oil sands are keeping the dollar artificially high, Mulcair argues, because companies developing them aren’t paying for the pollution they cause, from greenhouse gas emissions to massive pools of toxic sludge. 50 marathons in 50 days 2012-06-06T22:24:00Z Among the most important: carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, greenhouse gases that “cause heat to be trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere,” Thomas told KidsPost last week. How do we track climate change? It takes scientists on both ends of the Earth. 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z Another study has suggested that a rapid phaseout of animal agriculture would enable us to stabilize greenhouse gases for the next 30 years and offset more than two-thirds of all carbon dioxide emissions this century. Peter Singer states "we are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers" 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z “It is true that more people will consume more resources and cause more greenhouse gas emissions,” Ms. Nicholas said. To Breed or Not to Breed? 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z Pundits are quick to point out that food is a tiny contributor to greenhouse gases overall and that most studies don’t take recent efficiency improvements by animal farmers or organic farmers into account. Perspective | Is it really possible that plant-based foods such as the Impossible Whopper are healthful? 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Oil and gas extraction emit an enormous amount of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and this will continue as long as our cultivated demand for plastic remains high. More than just litter: The relationship between plastic and climate change 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z The goal, the chain says, was to help restaurants reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from food by 25% in the next 10 years. Panera Bread menu to highlight meals with lower carbon footprints 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z Some HFCs had warming impacts more than 1,000 times greater than carbon dioxide, the most abundant greenhouse gas. Coca-Cola’s biggest challenge in greening its operations is its own global marketing strategy 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Like the Waldorf, tackling the issue of greenhouse gas emissions was already a priority for several of the properties before becoming a part of the NYC Carbon Challenge, but now they’re intensifying their efforts. New York Hotels Make a Green Pledge 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Finally, some people opt for plant-based foods because they abhor animal cruelty or want to help decrease their environmental impact, especially with respect to greenhouse gas emissions and water use. Perspective | Is it really possible that plant-based foods such as the Impossible Whopper are healthful? 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z But methane, the second-most important greenhouse gas, lingers in the atmosphere for only about a decade before being oxidized to form carbon dioxide. New Zealand wants to tax cow burps (yes, you read that correctly) 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z In terms of greenhouse gas emissions from staple foods, rice has one of the smallest footprints per ton of protein and is much more efficient than any animal-based food. What you need to know about the environmental impacts of rice production 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z The law, which governments approved two years ago, represents the boldest attempt by Europe to push other parts of the world to adopt its standards for controlling greenhouse gases. U.S. Steps Up Its Effort Against a European System of Fees on Airline Emissions 2010-09-10T04:40:00Z By comparison, she said, the city of Seattle’s 2018 emissions inventory listed greenhouse gas emissions for the entire city at 5.76 million metric tons. Cruise ships have returned to Seattle — is that a good thing? Here’s a primer on the issues facing the cruise industry 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z Travel accounts for about 75 percent of tourism's greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change threatens tourism as ski slopes thaw, seas rise 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z To calculate "less carbon in the atmosphere," HowGood estimated the standard greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional soy production and processing into tofu. On restaurant menus, environmental metrics are the new calorie counts 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z A week after Ocasio-Cortez introduced the resolution — which says the government has a duty to eliminate “greenhouse gas emissions as much as technologically feasible” — Stewart announced his new caucus. A Green New Deal ignites an old red scare 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z Now he runs the agency, and on Monday he announced his intention to repeal President Obama’s signature policy to curb greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Mr. Robot’ and ‘Riverdale’ 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Studies have shown that food waste accounts for between 6-8% of all the greenhouse gas emissions fueling climate change. Cooking from meal boxes can cut household food waste by 38%: research 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z Engaging with food systems presents a major opportunity to act on the climate crisis, as they contribute 21 to 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions. How schools and families can take climate action by learning about food systems 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z They also provide tremendous educational and practical value in helping people manage their greenhouse gases. Climate change can be stopped 2012-12-09T17:00:00Z Meat and dairy production alone account for 14.5 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions — as much each year as from all cars, trucks, airplanes and ships combined. The Meat-Lover’s Guide to Eating Less Meat 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z For several years, climatologists have been working with the tea industry to develop crops that thrive on these greenhouse gases. Style Invitational Week 1104: HOW’s this? Compare 2 things with the same abbrev. 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Once buried, it breaks down, generating methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z The coalition is working to bridge this gap, notably via digital tools such as its “Carbon Calculator,” which helps members estimate their carbon footprint and calculate their greenhouse gas emission levels. Mindful of Its Impact on the Planet, the Art World Aims for Sustainability 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z But if your aim is, as many local eaters said, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, you would do much better by thinking about what you are eating, rather than where it comes from. Peter Singer states "we are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers" 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z He was horrified to learn that greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture increased by 12 percent from 1990 to 2019, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The Rise of the Climatarian 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z In order to reach the long-term goal, countries agreed to set national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions every five years. Countries sign climate deal, pledge to reduce greenhouse gases 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Denver has a goal to shrink its greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, largely through boosting renewable energy, improving the efficiency of buildings and promoting public transit and electric cars. Not so green: how the weed industry is a glutton for fossil fuels 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Both offer great potential … but might disturb vast tracts of methane hydrates if we’re not careful, melting those ancient ices, releasing gigatons of new greenhouse gas. How will the world end? 2012-06-17T19:00:00Z His brief speech was devoted to agriculture’s role in climate change, noting that after energy, agriculture is the second-largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Obama Sees New Front in Climate Change Battle: Agriculture 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z No other food releases more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere or causes more habitat destruction than meat. The rise of the flexitarian diet: Is a social omnivore diet the way of the future? 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z In California, agricultural emissions make up just 8 percent of the total greenhouse gas footprint. How will California’s climate ambitions reshape food and agriculture? 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z Industrial livestock systems — particularly cattle farms — are responsible for the emission of huge quantities of greenhouse gases like CO₂ and methane. Italy is set to ban lab-grown meat — here’s why that might be a mistake 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The manure, which is spread on fields or collected in large tanks, also emits greenhouse gases, said Ms. Bergen of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Americans Ate 19% Less Beef From ’05 to ’14, Report Says 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z At the same time, food waste is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing 8 percent of total global emissions and at least 2.6 percent of all U.S. emissions. Study finds farm-level food waste is much worse than we thought 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z It was further proof that humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions — primarily from burning fossil fuels — have so drastically altered our environment that once-unimaginable disasters are now possible. Perspective | The enduring moments of 2021, as told by Post reporters However, the U.S. government said the act would not be used to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Sea ice that’s moving means polar bears must walk more and eat more 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z When organic wastes decompose, they release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Dynamic food pricing may be a solution to climate change, according to a recent study 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The agency’s Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant program is part of California Climate Investments, which uses cap-and-trade dollars to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve the economy, public health, and the environment alike. A new produce warehouse in Los Angeles will prevent millions of pounds of food waste 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z The global food system is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and it's important we consider the climate impact of our meals. 5 ways to make your summer barbecue better for the environment 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The risks from decomposing plastics go beyond greenhouse gases. More than just litter: The relationship between plastic and climate change 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z “The longer answer is yes with lots of qualifiers. Travel means greenhouse gas emissions.” Perspective | How you can reduce your carbon footprint when you travel 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Given that transportation is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the United States, E.V.s are central in efforts to fight climate change. Driving an Electric Car on Colorado’s Scenic Byways 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Globally speaking, the food and agriculture sector is responsible for a large share of these greenhouse gas emissions: between 19 and 29 percent. How will California’s climate ambitions reshape food and agriculture? 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z It is a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 25 times higher than carbon dioxide, according to CalRecycle. A new produce warehouse in Los Angeles will prevent millions of pounds of food waste 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Livestock production accounts for up to 78% of all greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. How is your body (and the environment) affected by the consumption of both red and processed meats 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z According to the Environmental Protection Agency, aircraft produce 12 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gases generated from transportation. How to Be a Green Traveler 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z If its beauty were not enough, or its ability to mitigate greenhouse gases, the shade the tree provides is a real measure of relief from excessive summer heat. Trees can’t escape the extreme heat. But they do have some impressive coping mechanisms. 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z For example: The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, whose job it has been for 20 years to ensure the stabilisation of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere: Failed. Humans – the real threat to life on Earth 2013-06-29T23:05:50Z This was in 1969, long before greenhouse gases and climate change became the dominant ecological paradigm. Perspective | Amid the smoke of a burning Amazon rises the specter of the artist Roberto Burle Marx 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z But critics of cremation counter that it is dependent on fossil fuels and emits greenhouse gases. The stunning rise of cremation reveals America’s changing idea of death 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Tourism's greenhouse gas emissions, on current rising trends buoyed by ever more travel, are set to reach about 10 percent of the world total by 2025 from between 3.9 and 6 percent now, it said. Climate change threatens tourism as ski slopes thaw, seas rise 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Governments pledged to stop the rise in heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions “as soon as possible.” Countries sign climate deal, pledge to reduce greenhouse gases 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Nitrogen and phosphorus manufacture requires fossil fuel energy, which releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. How to nurture your small piece of the Earth, without harming the rest of it 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that beef production alone accounts for 41 percent of global agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions. Fake burgers will save us all! 2013-12-08T22:00:00Z Goats do emit methane, a greenhouse gas, but — unlike machines — they don’t consume fossil fuels. Are goats the new weed whackers? Plenty of people want them to be. 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z One cross country flight is worse than a year of driving, greenhouse gas/energy use speaking if I recall correctly. In Los Angeles, Ditching the Car for an Eco-Friendly Trip 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Running refrigerators uses a lot of electricity and some coolants in these systems are greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. Coca-Cola’s biggest challenge in greening its operations is its own global marketing strategy 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Thanks to their methane-rich belches, cattle are the largest producers of agricultural greenhouse gasses on the planet. Can cheese combat climate change? 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z More than a third of the global greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activity can be attributed to the way we produce, process and package food. Farmers are bearing the brunt of big food companies’ decarbonization efforts — here’s why 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Methylene chloride is a greenhouse gas, so it contributes to global warming. How to refinish a fiberglass door 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z Along with other major scientific organizations around the world, the Smithsonian tells us that the global climate is warming because of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity. Earth has entered a new era, new Smithsonian book says. That is not a good thing. 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z Studies show greenhouse gas emissions are highest for meat and other animal products and lowest for most grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes. Perspective | Is it really possible that plant-based foods such as the Impossible Whopper are healthful? 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Economists say putting a price on carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, and letting countries or companies trade emissions permits, will help the world shift away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. No bold plans come from United Nations climate summit 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Then when a pumpkin decomposes in a landfill it emits methane, which is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Pumpkin waste: Three ways to stop your leftover lantern becoming a Halloween horror story 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The economic advantages are compounded because gas, which also is a fossil fuel, produces from a quarter to a half of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by coal for a comparable amount of power generation. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z I’m referring, of course, to what the greenhouse gases from the fossil fuels we’ve been burning in such profusion since the eighteenth century are doing to our planet. Three failing experiments? 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z In fact, it accounts for nearly one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions. 5 ways to make your summer barbecue better for the environment 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Carbon emissions — the villainous byproduct of so many industries — are the greenhouse gas most responsible for climate change. Turning Air Into Perfume 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The city also intends to create a position to help cultural organizations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. De Blasio, Releasing ‘Cultural Plan,’ Calls for New Money for the Arts 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z According to the United Nations, the meat industry generates nearly a fifth of the man-made greenhouse gas emissions that are accelerating climate change worldwide. Perspective | How to get enough protein, without meat 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z So far, the greenhouse gas emissions reductions the program is projected to achieve over its lifetime are equivalent to taking nearly 65,000 passenger vehicles off the road. How will California’s climate ambitions reshape food and agriculture? 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z Monocultures are also heavily dependent on fossil fuels to run large-scale equipment and to transport raw and processed foods across the world, making them a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike a globalized food system, local food won’t destroy the environment 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z Not only is the food wasted, but the greenhouse gases emitted during the entire process — from raising livestock, making packaging, transporting fruit and vegetables in refrigerated vehicles — are a pointless ecological burden. Cooking from meal boxes can cut household food waste by 38%: research 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z The measurement CO₂e is used because it includes and standardizes emissions of all three greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane. On restaurant menus, environmental metrics are the new calorie counts 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z And since we grow so much rice around the world and methane is such a powerful greenhouse gas, experts say reducing those emissions is important. What you need to know about the environmental impacts of rice production 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z But the voracious energy consumption of growers is rubbing up against the city’s ambitions of cutting greenhouse gases. Not so green: how the weed industry is a glutton for fossil fuels 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Research from 2012 found that even by eating half as much meat and dairy, we could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 19% and prevent almost 37,000 deaths each year in the UK. The rise of the flexitarian diet: Is a social omnivore diet the way of the future? 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z But HFCs had a big drawback: They were powerful greenhouse gases that trapped heat in the Earth's atmosphere, warming the planet's surface. Coca-Cola’s biggest challenge in greening its operations is its own global marketing strategy 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z They believe that the meat and dairy products cause major health problems and that the industries are also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. James Cameron: Campaign to only eat plants will help save the world from global warming 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z The talks are also meant to push countries to commit to more ambitious targets for reduction in greenhouse gas emission. U.N. calls on countries to urgently act to stop global warming 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Our diesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, which is pretty substantial. Jay Keasling: 'We can use synthetic biology to make jet fuel' 2011-02-27T00:05:27Z She said that all three major heat-trapping greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — hit record highs last year. Earth’s annual climate checkup reveals rising temperatures 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z In the run-up to his birthday, McCartney, a longtime vegetarian, urged the public to cut back on meat consumption to help cut greenhouse gas emissions and ease the global warming crisis. Say it ain't so: Mop top Paul McCartney turns 70 2012-06-18T17:19:59Z In short, the more distance traveled, the more greenhouse gases emitted and the more overall environmental damage. Eating local hurts the planet 2012-06-16T19:00:00Z Growing meat in a lab doesn't involve livestock or land for grazing and cuts out the greenhouse gas emissions associated with raising cows, chickens and pigs for food — 11% to 14.5% of global climate pollution. Lab-grown meat is now approved for sale in the US. Will it help the climate? 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Fairtrade products are also mandated to improve soil fertility and water quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and take measures to protect biodiversity. Searching for ethical sugar 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z The Microsoft founder will outline his ideas for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions, whether through local, national or global action. Bill Gates book on fighting climate change coming next June 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z The car also includes a new three-liter engine with EcoBoost, a combustion system that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel efficiency. Lincoln Unveils New Continental Concept Sedan 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z Peatlands store a third of the world’s soil carbon, and their harvesting and use releases carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas driving climate change. Peat moss: Good for plants but bad for the planet? 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z The average New Yorker consumes roughly one-third the electricity of the average Dallas resident, and ultimately generates less than one-third the greenhouse gases of the average American. Stop climate change: Move to the city, start walking 2012-11-03T19:00:00Z As the long carbon chains that make up plastic products degrade, they naturally emit greenhouse gases, particularly methane and ethylene, which have a much more potent warming effect than carbon dioxide. More than just litter: The relationship between plastic and climate change 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z These five applications were also found to offer possible ways to mitigate climate change, whether by reducing greenhouse gas emissions or transforming these gases into physical form. Climate change threatens food but microscopic algae offer answers 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Farming is implicated in the extinction risk of 86% of threatened species globally, and accounts for roughly one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change, not to mention soil erosion and river pollution. Environmental plan for England asks farmers to "restore nature" 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z Incineration and "chemical recycling" — which turns plastic back into raw petrochemicals for fuel or new plastic — also release huge amounts of greenhouse gases. More than just litter: The relationship between plastic and climate change 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z A 2019 report estimated that plastic incinerated in the US alone accounts for 5.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, the same amount of greenhouse gases emitted by more than 1.2 million cars. More than just litter: The relationship between plastic and climate change 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Beef and lamb in particular are big contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, so swapping to fish and chicken may be another strategy. My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know? 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The results are in, and, shockingly, “greenhouse gas emissions from Sweden’s transportation sector are up.” Stop climate change: Move to the city, start walking 2012-11-03T19:00:00Z When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, what you eat matters much more than where it's come from. Five misused food and farming terms — and what they really mean 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z A threshold when Earth will no longer be able to shed enough heat, even if we scrubbed every trace of greenhouse gas. How will the world end? 2012-06-17T19:00:00Z “Absolutely, we need to address greenhouse gas emissions. But I’m concerned about the dramatic reduction in red meat consumption being regarded as the solution,” she said. Red meat plays vital role in diets, claims expert in fightback against veganism 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z He puts the proportion of greenhouse gas emissions at closer to 10%, though he accepts that this is still too much. Jay Rayner: thou shalt eat veg! 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z In the United States, livestock are among the largest sources of methane; cattle that feed on vegetation their entire lives emit more of this planet-warming greenhouse gas because they live longer. Beef Is a Problem. This Seattle Steakhouse Wants to Be Part of the Solution. 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z His funding comes largely from two sources on opposite sides of the culture wars: a carbon-offset company that works to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases through deforestation, and the big-game hunting industry. Whether you’re vegan or meat eater, this big-game hunting doc will make you squirm 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Australia is one of the world's worst greenhouse gas emitters per capita because of its heavy reliance on abundant reserves of cheap coal for power generation. Blanchett, other prominent Aussies back carbon tax 2011-05-30T11:23:09Z More generally, plant foods typically have far lower greenhouse gas emissions than any animal foods, whether we are comparing equivalent quantities of calories or of protein. Peter Singer states "we are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers" 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z As the image circulated Monday, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its most dire report yet on the destruction our planet faces if we don’t limit the emission of greenhouse gases. Perspective | The photos of Greece on fire are shocking. But shock doesn’t always lead to change. 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z But curiously, when we look at the carbon footprint of seafood — i.e. the amount of greenhouse gasses emitted per meal — we actually find some reasons to choose fish for our plates. The best seafood for the planet is also the cheapest 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z All weather is now born into an environment that is warmer and moister because of man-made, heat-trapping greenhouse gas pollution. 50 shades of Shutterstock 2012-05-29T01:00:00Z We’re putting more greenhouse gases into the environment and polluting the planet so that people are finding impossible to live in some parts of the world. Smartphones to yoghurts – did we ever need so much consumer choice? 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z The urban land emitted 70 times more greenhouse gas than the cropland. How will California’s climate ambitions reshape food and agriculture? 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z That's because transport makes up only a tiny share of the greenhouse gas emissions from the production and distribution of food. Peter Singer states "we are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers" 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Factory farming of animals is also linked to antibiotic resistance in humans and is a huge contributor to the greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. They mock vegans and eat 4lbs of steak a day: meet 'carnivore dieters' 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z You could sense greenhouse gases spewing from the stage. Music Review: The Tale Those Strings Can Tell 2011-02-04T23:57:02Z Finally, composting reduces the production of a common greenhouse gas and helps minimize use of chemical fertilizers. Thinking about composting? This is your ultimate guide 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z Agriculture accounts for 9% of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, and those climate impacting gases are even more senseless when the food is wasted. How restaurants are tackling waste 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z The overwhelming majority of the world’s scientists agree that greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels for electricity and transportation are the main cause of climate change. Interior sec. nominee Ryan Zinke doubles down on coal 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z If greenhouse gas emissions are not significantly curtailed, by the end of the century the National Climate Assessment estimates there will be up to 30 more days over 90F each year in the US. Hot weather raises risk of early childbirth, study finds 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Contrarians frequently object that water vapor, not CO2, is the most abundant and powerful greenhouse gas; they insist that climate scientists routinely leave it out of their models. 7 ways to shut down a climate change denier 2013-12-18T13:00:00Z Mitigation efforts — reducing emissions — won’t do anything to alleviate the greenhouse gases that are already trapping heat on our planet. Electrified Rivers and Other Attempts to Save the Environment 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Study authors evaluated the water footprints and greenhouse gas emissions for each country if they were to adopt that particular diet. What’s for dinner? Protein — and its large water footprint 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Additionally, a third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are linked to food. AI could democratize nutritional advice, but safety and accuracy must come first 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Project Drawdown estimates that rice cultivation is responsible for about 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and that shifting rice production to a set of practices that cut methane could have significant impacts. What you need to know about the environmental impacts of rice production 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Depending on the energy source of the local grid, CEA greenhouse gas emissions can outweigh their benefits. Can the heat from running computers help grow our food? It’s complicated 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z One study by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation attributed 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions to the livestock industry. Jay Rayner: thou shalt eat veg! 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z Added to this is the almost unabated emission of greenhouse gases, which is accelerating global warming and thus putting forests under even more pressure. New global stocktake: Healthy forests could store much more carbon 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z And those trees would normally help absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that’s a major cause of the climate crisis. Kenya Celebrates New Tree-Planting Holiday 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The blueprint from China’s environment ministry did include intentions to capture and reuse more of the short-lived greenhouse gas, which traps heat far more effectively than carbon dioxide. News at a glance: SETI’s big bucks, Australia’s research integrity, and Mars sample return’s slowdown 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Through executive orders and legislative compromises, he achieved all six — including solar and alternative energy investment, building efficiency standards, landmark targets for reducing greenhouse gases, and reductions in the carbon intensity of fuel. Opinion: How Schwarzenegger's recall victory 20 years ago reverberates in California now 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z All three candidates vying to win the Feb. 14 election in Southeast Asia's largest economy have said they will prioritise cleaning up the power sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Indonesian presidential hopefuls consider ending state power monopoly 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z They promised to co-operate to slow methane emissions - a particularly potent greenhouse gas - and support global efforts to triple renewable energy by 2030. Four things we learned from the Biden-Xi meeting 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Burning plastic has a climate impact by adding greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere. Sweden opens state-of-the-art plant for sorting plastics for recycling 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The U.S. is responsible for 17% of current global warming, the report finds, and is still not on track to cut its greenhouse gas emissions enough to meet its international commitments. News at a glance: SETI’s big bucks, Australia’s research integrity, and Mars sample return’s slowdown 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Production of chemical fertilizers accounts for about 1.5 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Microbes could help reduce the need for chemical fertilizers 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z For example, one analysis finds that, under a worst case scenario, using ammonia as a fuel could have a greenhouse gas footprint as bad as burning an equivalent amount of coal. Carbon-free fuels could have a dark side 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The current glacial period has lasted for almost 2.6 million years, but we are currently in an interglacial period, now being exacerbated and likely prolonged by human greenhouse gas emissions. Europe was not covered by dense forest before the arrival of modern humans 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z However, the process itself is subject to constant changes, difficult to sustain over long periods of time and emits significant amounts of greenhouse gases. Forecasting microbiomes for sustainability and health 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z But according to the statement, the two countries will now include all greenhouse gases including methane in their next round of national climate plans. Climate change: US and China take 'small but important steps' 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The U.S. and China also said that they and the United Arab Emirates would host a meeting on methane and other greenhouse gases during the upcoming talks in Dubai. China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Leaks from pipelines and other infrastructure could indirectly lead to rising levels of methane, a strong greenhouse gas emitted by natural sources and fossil fuel production. Carbon-free fuels could have a dark side 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Li described the relationship between the world's two biggest greenhouse gas emitters as "a precondition for meaningful global progress" and said the Sunnylands agreement will help "stabilise the politics" ahead of Dubai talks. US, China pledge cooperation on climate following California talks 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z He has said he will pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accords, a framework for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and would support increased nuclear energy production. Trump's second-term agenda: punish enemies, fire government workers 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The landmark climate legislation — enacted in 2021 — requires the state’s top polluters to pay for greenhouse gas emissions by buying allowances at quarterly auctions. Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against WA’s carbon-pricing law 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Cooperation between the world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases is considered vital to the success of the U.N. climate talks opening in two weeks in Dubai. China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Governments are making insufficient progress in slashing greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst impacts of global warming, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. Rescuers drill to reach 40 workers in India tunnel collapse 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Governments are making insufficient progress in slashing greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst impacts of global warming, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. US House: Court fights could tip control in 2024 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Governments are making insufficient progress in slashing greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst impacts of global warming, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. US Congress tries to overcome partisan logjam to avert government shutdown 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Governments are making insufficient progress in slashing greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst impacts of global warming, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. How Trump would crack down on immigration in a second term 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Rapid warming from greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to large-scale planetary changes, including rising sea levels, melting ice, warming oceans and shifts in the timing of seasonal events, the report says. 'Every bit matters': Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The greenhouse gas intensity of such a loss rate would mean that burning ammonia fuel would be more polluting than coal. Ammonia fuel offers great benefits but demands careful action 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z They expressed “deep concern” about significant increases in plastic production, plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions. Talks on a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing in Kenya’s capital 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z It has long been clear that human-made greenhouse gases are changing the climate -- but there are still important details of climate change that are not well understood. Aerosols: When scents influence our climate 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z And every year, deforestation contributes 15% of all the greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans. Forests could suck up 226 gigatons of carbon if restored and protected, study argues 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Across America, efforts to take action against climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions have improved since the previous report in 2018. 'Every bit matters': Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The new findings show that, while forests can help to combat climate change, it is counterproductive to use them to offset future greenhouse gas emissions, Crowther said. Forests key to climate fight along with cutting fossil fuels, study suggests 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Research at Washington State University, meanwhile, is playing a leading role in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by air travel through the use of sustainable aviation fuel. How WSU, UW, and other research universities innovate and educate | Op-Ed 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Woolley also points to recent research showing that reservoirs emit substantial amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Column: It's about time California built the Sites Reservoir 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Chemical production accounts for approximately 10-15 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions. Liquid metals shake up century-old chemical engineering processes 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z “We actually have technologies in hand that can cost-effectively drastically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions,” Davis said. 'Every bit matters': Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "Peatlands are globally significant in capturing and holding carbon. But when they are disturbed, they can release carbon back to the atmosphere as greenhouse gases," Treby said. Feral horses and peatland carbon emissions 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z But the U.S. is not yet on track to meet Biden’s ambitious target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to independent analysts. Joe Biden wants to complete his goals on civil rights, taxes, and social services if he’s reelected 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z “Sites would have significant greenhouse gas emissions,” she says. Column: It's about time California built the Sites Reservoir 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z There is no time to waste, and we cannot afford any steps backward that enable more toxic chemicals and more greenhouse gas emissions that harm our health and environment. A harvest of upheaval: Mike Johnson faces first climate test with farm bill 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The report notes that Colorado and New Mexico have state goals for reducing greenhouse gases, and that dozens of cities in the Southwest have committed to emissions reductions. 'Every bit matters': Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z It's estimated that fires may amplify emissions of greenhouse gases from permafrost thaw by 30 per cent by the end of the century, following a moderate emissions scenario. Lightning identified as the leading cause of wildfires in boreal forests, threatening carbon storage 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z LNG is a cleaner fuel, producing fewer exhaust pollutants and potentially 25% less greenhouse gases, but that figure does not include the carbon cost of transporting the fuel to the ships. Launch date set for delayed CalMac ferry MV Glen Rosa 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Fossil fuel is the big greenhouse gas culprit, not reservoir water. Column: It's about time California built the Sites Reservoir 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Leaders must educate that this decade is crucial; we must cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 because of “the gravity of climate change,” to quote the editorial. Clean energy: ‘We must take the lead locally’ 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are not falling fast enough to meet national and international goals, and to get there would require declines of more than 6% per year on average. 'Every bit matters': Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Regardless of who is responsible for the greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas, in notes to investors some of the companies strike a reassuring tone about fossil fuels’ durability. Oil companies attending climate talks have minimal green energy transition plans, AP analysis finds 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z "Our organization intends to sue the Biden EPA to push it to set a national greenhouse gas cap, the same way it has for ozone, particulate matter, lead and other pollutants," Golden-Krasner told Salon. Is Biden taking climate change seriously? Here's why some experts want him to declare an emergency 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The first commercial plant in the U.S. to use direct air capture, which involves vacuuming greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, has opened in California. Friday Briefing 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z This calls for mobilizing humanity locally, nationally and globally, but we must take the lead locally, because of our wealth, know-how and high per-capita greenhouse gas emissions. Clean energy: ‘We must take the lead locally’ 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Canada is among roughly 100 nations that have pledged by midcentury to reach “zero emissions,” or take as much greenhouse gas out of the atmosphere as it contributes. Canada says it can fight climate change and be major oil nation. Massive fires may force a reckoning 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Many also tout natural gas which, while cleaner-burning than fuels like coal, still emits significant amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Oil companies attending climate talks have minimal green energy transition plans, AP analysis finds 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z "They can do that by adding greenhouse gases as criteria pollutants under the Clean Air Act and setting a science-based nationwide pollution cap in the form of a National Ambient Air Quality Standard, or NAAQS." Is Biden taking climate change seriously? Here's why some experts want him to declare an emergency 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Today Tyndall is widely known as the man who discovered the greenhouse gas effect. The Woman Who Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z At the 2021 annual meeting of Chevron, one of the world’s leading oil companies, a stunning 60.7% of shareholders voted for the company to “substantially” reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Column: Voters, like investors, have had it with GOP extremism 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Eleven executives from major Canadian oil, gas, and steel companies, including Enbridge and Parkland Corporation attended COP27 - where countries set climate priorities and timelines for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. Canada says it can fight climate change and be major oil nation. Massive fires may force a reckoning 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z One of the biggest problems with stopping greenhouse gas emissions is financial. Smart climate policy is good for people, not just the environment 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The start-up that built the facility, Heirloom Carbon Technologies, calls it the first commercial plant in the United States to use direct air capture, which involves vacuuming greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. In a U.S. First, a Commercial Plant Starts Pulling Carbon From the Air 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Because even though Eunice had demonstrated the greenhouse gas effect, she didn’t know why it was happening. The Woman Who Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Americans face a climate challenge that can’t be solved by providing for fossil fuel projects like the pipeline expansion that will result in a large increase in greenhouse gases. Clean energy: Increase long-range electrical transmission 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The researchers came to that conclusion after running thousands of computer simulations on the steps needed to decarbonize passenger and freight travel, which make up the largest contributor to greenhouse gases. Deep decarbonization scenarios reveal importance of accelerating zero-emission vehicle adoption 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Almost any of these projects would be a significant step backward in the effort to get towards zero greenhouse gas emissions on a net basis. Smart climate policy is good for people, not just the environment 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z “Is it worth using greenhouse gas emissions to plug in a refrigerator so people can eat food that otherwise would have gotten wasted? Hell yes it is.” Community fridges don’t just fight hunger. They’re also a climate solution 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z And greenhouse gasses are ones that are extra good at absorbing that radiated heat. The Woman Who Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The excess nitrous oxide in the atmosphere contributes to rising global temperatures because it is a greenhouse gas, like carbon dioxide and methane. What is nitrous oxide and why is it being banned? 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z "The transportation sector accounts for about a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and about two-thirds of all that is from personal vehicle travel," Hoehne said. Deep decarbonization scenarios reveal importance of accelerating zero-emission vehicle adoption 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Scientists monitor climate variables to gain an understanding of how our planet is evolving as a result of human-generated greenhouse gas emissions. October obliterated temperature records, virtually guaranteeing 2023 will be hottest year on record 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z "By rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade, we can halve the rate of warming," he added. This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z I mean, she demonstrated the greenhouse gas effect before John Tyndall. The Woman Who Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z That’s a pattern consistent with glaciers around the world, as greenhouse gas emissions drive warmer ocean temperatures. Chile shuts down a popular glacier, sparking debate over climate change and adventure sports 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Transportation ranks as the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States and the fastest-growing source of emissions in other parts of the world. Deep decarbonization scenarios reveal importance of accelerating zero-emission vehicle adoption 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Three-quarters of that carbon would remain sequestered after 100 years, which represents enough to offset about 80% of all greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. Maps reveal biochar's potential for mitigating climate change 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The heat is a result of continued greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, combined with the emergence this year of the El Nino weather pattern, which warms the surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z And trust me, that’s not the whole list of people who contributed to the concept of greenhouse gasses. The Woman Who Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, EPA’s regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from the car industry are expected to push the industry to electrify about two-thirds of new cars by 2032. Electric Vehicles Might Not Yet Have Replaced as Much Car Mileage as Hoped 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The nation’s 92 million cattle generate 4 percent of the country’s total greenhouse gases and account for 40 percent of all agricultural emissions. Quitting Cows Could Have Big Environmental Impacts, but It’s Harder Than It Sounds 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The research finds that 12 countries have the technical ability to sequester over 20% of their current total greenhouse gas emissions by converting crop residues to biochar. Maps reveal biochar's potential for mitigating climate change 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z National greenhouse gas emission inventories are based on the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by individual countries from the food production that occurs within their own geographical borders. Food waste prevention in Europe can generate major footprint savings 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z So who quote “discovered” the greenhouse gas effect? The Woman Who Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Agriculture is one of the hardest human activities to decarbonize; people must eat, but the land-use practices associated with growing crops account for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. How to eat our way out of the climate crisis 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z By mid-century, some 50 percent of these deaths will take place in Africa, a continent that is responsible for around 4 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions each year. Climate data can save lives. Most countries can’t access it 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z But they emit more greenhouse gases and require greater manpower. British Steel plans to shut furnaces putting up to 2,000 jobs at risk 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z “These intensifying impacts tell us that the world must urgently cut greenhouse gas emissions and increase adaptation efforts to protect vulnerable populations. Neither is happening.” Rich Countries Owe More Than Ever in Climate Adaptation Funding 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z It’s a metric known as “climate sensitivity,” or how sensitive the planet is to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Earth Reacts to Greenhouse Gases More Strongly Than We Thought 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Yes, agriculture is the largest producer of greenhouse gases in Northern Ireland but farmers are also affected by extreme weather. Northern Ireland floods: What can we do to prevent more devastation? 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from human activity traps heat within the climate system, warming air, the land surface, the oceans, and melting polar ice. Ocean warming is accelerating, and hotspots reveal which areas are absorbing the most heat 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Producing a pound of steak generates nearly 100 times more greenhouse gas than an equivalent amount of peas, while cheese production emits eight times the volume of making tofu. Why can't we just quit cows? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Plastic production also releases greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Democrats unveil "most comprehensive plan ever" to address plastics problem 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Climate change, caused by human greenhouse gas emissions, is in itself a form of planetary geoengineering, he added. Earth Reacts to Greenhouse Gases More Strongly Than We Thought 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z China accounts for a third of the world’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions — more than North America, Central America, South America, Europe and Africa combined. China Is Winning in Solar Power, but Its Coal Use Is Raising Alarms 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Instead they stressed the need for more aggressive action to cut emissions of climate-warming greenhouse gases, with reducing methane seen as one of the most promising paths to offset pollution unmasking in the short term. Climate's 'Catch-22': Cutting pollution heats up the planet 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The nation’s 92 million cattle generate 4% of the country’s total greenhouse gases and account for 40% of all agricultural emissions. Why can't we just quit cows? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z If pumpkins are not disposed of properly, they’ll end up in the landfill to decompose and release methane gas — a greenhouse gas that plays a role in climate change. Halloween is over but don't trash your jack-o-lantern — compost it instead. Here’s how 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Some types of air pollution are known to have a cooling effect on the climate, which may mask some of the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. Earth Reacts to Greenhouse Gases More Strongly Than We Thought 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Fewer passages could deprive Panama’s government of tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue, push up the cost of shipping and increase greenhouse gas emissions when ships travel longer routes. Drought Saps the Panama Canal, Disrupting Global Trade 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Scientific estimates vary as to how much of that rise comes from unmasking versus greenhouse gas emissions or natural climate variations like El Nino. Climate's 'Catch-22': Cutting pollution heats up the planet 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z And because hydrogen can be used without emitting greenhouse gases, there’s a lot of interest in using hydrogen as a fuel. Natural Hydrogen Could Be Good Climate News 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The information from these experiments could provide insights that could lead to design improvements in combustion engines, or a better understanding of how greenhouse gases interact with the atmosphere. New frequency comb can identify molecules in 20-nanosecond snapshots 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Her new department is responsible for steering how the UK responds to climate change, including ensuring the UK meets the target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Claire Coutinho: Who is the new energy secretary? 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z It is not pleasant to imagine that human activity is making the planet uninhabitable, but we typically think of this in terms of greenhouse gases, rising sea levels or acidifying the oceans. Earth's salt cycle is swinging out of balance, posing yet another “existential threat," study finds 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z But air conditioning is a major contributor to global warming since units use potent greenhouse gases and lots of energy. A sustainable alternative to air conditioning 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The state’s residents are paying more at the gas pump to help reduce climate-altering greenhouse gases. Clean energy, not expanding gas pipeline, is WA's future | Editorial 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z How much and how quickly greenhouse gas emissions increase in the next decades will determine the health impacts of extreme heat. Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. may more than double within decades 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z While this may be a one off, scientists are worried that soon the world will have emitted enough greenhouse gases to keep temperatures at this level for far longer. Carbon emissions threaten 1.5C climate threshold sooner than thought - report 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z As humans continue to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, they trap heat and cause our planet to unnaturally warm. Earth's salt cycle is swinging out of balance, posing yet another “existential threat," study finds 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z By switching to green methanol, this single ship will produce 100 fewer tons of greenhouse gas per day, an amount equivalent to the emissions of 8,000 cars. Shipping Contributes Heavily to Climate Change. Are Green Ships the Solution? 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z An estimated 3.47 million metric tons of additional greenhouse gases could be released each year for the next three decades, according to the attorneys general of the three West Coast states. Clean energy, not expanding gas pipeline, is WA's future | Editorial 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z More aggressive policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have the potential to reduce the number of people who may experience the adverse health effects of extreme heat, according to Khatana. Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. may more than double within decades 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z While the ocean captures about a third of the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions, it also absorbs about 90% of its heat, and over the past half-century, marine heat waves have been increasingly common. Mass snow crab deaths were a mystery, now scientists have an answer 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z The model's simulations suggest this effect is large enough to make a meaningful contribution to global sea-level rise under high greenhouse gas emissions scenarios. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z However, not all hydrogen projects will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution. Hydrogen hub: ‘Washingtonians need to know the details’ 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Food production accounts for 25-33% of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions with beef production being a primary contributor. Study shows simple diet swaps can cut carbon emissions and improve your health 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Without reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, that number could even triple, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation. Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. may more than double within decades 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The SEC's draft rule, released in March 2022, proposed asking listed companies to include data on greenhouse gas emissions and risks like physical damage and disruption from severe weather events in formal regulatory filings. US SEC chair makes pitch for climate rule to corporate group 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z A key takeaway, beyond the understudied role of subglacial discharge in accelerating sea-level rise, is the importance of what humanity does in the coming decades to rein in greenhouse gas emissions, said Greenbaum. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z "There is much interest among lawmakers and policymakers, even among companies that emit greenhouse gases, to find alternatives, especially for those emitted from industry," Balan said. Algae's surprising potential to help ease climate change worries 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z While Africa contributes the least to climate change and is the continent affected the most, South Africa is Africa’s most advanced economy and the world’s 16th-largest emitter of greenhouse gases overall. The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa’s energy sector 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z There were "strategic red lines" in the relationship between the world's top two greenhouse gas emitters, but both sides were capable of managing them, he added. California governor Newsom meets China's President Xi 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z These are the main causes of climate change because they release planet-warming greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide when burned for energy. What is COP28 in Dubai and why is it important? 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z "Mitigation of greenhouse gases now has limited power to prevent ocean warming that could lead to the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet." We can't stop Antarctica from melting, as scientists warn we are entering "uncharted territory" 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z This latest study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, is the first to directly simulate how ocean warming will affect Antarctic ice shelves in response to different levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Sea-level rise: West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z By the year 2100, their models predicted that nesting success in agricultural areas would decline by an additional 5% on average under current greenhouse gas emission trajectories. Heat waves harm bird reproduction on agricultural lands 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Brown, the former governor, said political tensions don’t change the fact that greenhouse gases are still being emitted at an alarming rate. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to China to talk climate change 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z For decades, climate scientists have warned that changes resulting from greenhouse gas emissions is causing worsening and more frequent severe weather patterns, with many studies focusing on trends since the start of the Industrial Revolution. New study finds 50-year trend in hurricane escalation linked to climate change 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z "These results suggest that mitigation of greenhouse gases now has limited power to prevent ocean warming that could lead to the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet." We can't stop Antarctica from melting, as scientists warn we are entering "uncharted territory" 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Steps taken to slow the loss of ice, through cutting greenhouse gas emissions, could be crucial in giving societies time to prepare for and adapt to rising seas. Sea-level rise: West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Methane has a far shorter lifetime in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, yet it’s a much more potent greenhouse gas while it lasts. Scientists Explore Pulling Potent Methane Out of the Air to Curb Warming 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Still, the state is responsible for less than 1% of the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions, meaning its efforts can go only so far without global partnerships, Sanchez said. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to China to talk climate change 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z As they remain unplugged, the wells put low-income, mostly Latino communities at risk of air pollution, and any greenhouse gases the wells emit contribute to the climate crisis. California lets companies keep "dangerous" oil wells unplugged forever 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z "To protect our planet's remaining wilderness, we must urgently cut emissions of greenhouse gases," said Dr Alexandra Gardner, also from the Environment and Sustainability Institute. Cut emissions and improve farming to protect wilderness 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z "We can still save the rest of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, containing about 10 times as many metres of sea-level rise, if we learn from our past inaction and start reducing greenhouse gas emissions now." Sea-level rise: West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Without it, it’s all but impossible to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to limit global warming to 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius, the primary targets of the Paris climate agreement. Scientists Explore Pulling Potent Methane Out of the Air to Curb Warming 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The organisation is known for publishing comprehensive assessments of climate science, including reports on greenhouse gases, sea level rises, temperature changes and other aspects of climate change. Researchers: There is a need for more accurate accounting of nitrous oxide from agricultural crop residues 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z As they remain unplugged, the wells put low-income, mostly Latino communities at risk of air pollution, and any greenhouse gases the wells emit contribute to the climate crisis. California lets companies keep "dangerous" oil wells unplugged forever 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The process of growing and transporting food accounts for a quarter of all global greenhouse gas emissions, he stresses, and the majority of this comes from meat and dairy. Do you want to eat more veggies in 2024? Read this. 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z In addition to health benefits, swapping red meat for healthy plant protein sources would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and provide other environmental benefits, according to the researchers. Red meat consumption associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z California has played a major role in maintaining climate ties between China and the United States, the world's two biggest greenhouse gas emitters. California governor Newsom to visit China next week to discuss climate action 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z According to researchers from -- among others -- Aarhus University, there is a need for changing the way of accounting greenhouse gases from agriculture. Researchers: There is a need for more accurate accounting of nitrous oxide from agricultural crop residues 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Last year, The Associated Press reported that the state wasn’t counting methane emissions from leaking wells in its greenhouse gas inventory. California lets companies keep "dangerous" oil wells unplugged forever 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z In the same timeframe, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and associated land clearings must be reduced by two-thirds. Do you want to eat more veggies in 2024? Read this. 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Yet Mr. Trump says strife in the auto industry can be tied to Mr. Biden’s proposed rule to limit the greenhouse gases that cars emit, a stance that shifts the blame to his Democratic rival. Trump’s new campaign mantra: Car choice 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The agency made the proposal as Biden's administration seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change and to reduce fuel use. Ford says US fuel economy plan would cause automaker 'economic hardship' 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z “And with China as the largest greenhouse gas emitter by far globally, I can’t think of a better target ... to try to follow along in some of the positive steps that California has been taking.” Despite diplomatic tension, Newsom seeks to promote Chinese cooperation on climate change 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z "Heat pumps have an important role to play in how we reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heating, but no-one will be forced to install one." Heat pumps are unaffordable despite new grant, say villagers 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z It combusts easily, without creating greenhouse gases, and it’s portable. Hydrogen is the next green thing for WA | Editorial 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Climate policies can offer options for putting climate change efforts into place that solve environmental problems like excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere created by greenhouse gas emissions. Research finds water quality in Gulf of Mexico improves when adding social costs to carbon emissions 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z This is what they found: The suturing together of Pangaea Ultima’s constituent parts would increase volcanic activity, powering a massive pulse of explosive, greenhouse gas–belching eruptions that raise global temperatures. Will the Next Supercontinent Really Drive Mammals to Extinction? 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z But even as China makes gains, its greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise about 10% since 2014 due to growth in its energy and industrial sectors. Despite diplomatic tension, Newsom seeks to promote Chinese cooperation on climate change 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The report said housebuilders should be forced to put in green technologies to cut greenhouse gas emissions and save people money on their energy bills. Solar panels: Call for new homes to have renewable energy 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Other hydrogen hubs without bountiful sunlight, wind and waterways will rely on natural gas and must sequester greenhouse gas byproducts. Hydrogen is the next green thing for WA | Editorial 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The system harnesses the sun's heat to directly split water and generate hydrogen -- a clean fuel that can power long-distance trucks, ships, and planes, while in the process emitting no greenhouse gas emissions. Solar design would harness 40% of the sun's heat to produce clean hydrogen fuel 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z “All this smashing around and reconfiguration would result in the release of greenhouse gases,” such as water vapor, carbon dioxide and methane, Whiteside says. Will the Next Supercontinent Really Drive Mammals to Extinction? 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Beyond greenhouse gas emissions, the pharmaceutical industry is also responsible for other serious environmental impacts, such as water pollution from wastewater released by manufacturers. Novel catalyst for green production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Natural gas fields, and the pipelines that move methane, are leaky, and methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. U.S. hands out $7 billion for hydrogen hubs 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Fusion is considered the holy grail of energy production as it releases a lot of energy without any greenhouse gas emissions. UK's nuclear fusion site ends experiments after 40 years 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The used liquid is then emptied from the tank and charged with hydrogen, after which it can be used again in a circular system that is free from greenhouse gas emissions. New catalyst could provide liquid hydrogen fuel of the future 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The governor passed bills requiring corporations doing business in California to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, and oil and gas companies to pay more to cover costs of plugging old wells. California to get up to $1.2 billion in federal funds to expand hydrogen energy projects 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Similar policies have been approved by dozens of Democrat-controlled cities and local governments as supporters say they are aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality. Lawsuit to block New York’s ban on gas stoves is filed by gas and construction groups 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z In places, the books lean on the phrase “releasing greenhouse gases” rather than “emitting greenhouse gases” or “burning fossil fuels.” Climate Misinformation Persists in New Middle School Textbooks 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z First among the policies is reaching “net zero” — a target of completely neutralizing the amount of greenhouse gases caused by human activity. WA’s climate tax is vexing motorists, but the price is worth it 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Methane, the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide is 28, or 28 times worse. When it comes to heating the planet, the fluid in your AC is thousands of times worse than CO2 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The White House calls clean hydrogen “essential to achieving the president’s vision of a strong clean energy economy” and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 2050. Biden awards $7 billion for clean hydrogen hubs across the country to help replace fossil fuels 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The carbon cleansing starts with phytoplankton that absorb greenhouse gases burned by humans, says Emma Cavan, a biologist at Imperial College London who co-authored the report. Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The HMH book closes its chapter by highlighting the climate contributions of deforestation, urbanization and “carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released by human activities.” Climate Misinformation Persists in New Middle School Textbooks 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Lesser known is krill’s important role fighting climate change by feeding on even smaller marine algae that absorb greenhouse gases burned by humans. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Antarctica’s burgeoning krill fishery 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Transportation is the largest contributor to California’s greenhouse gas emissions and studies have shown adding lanes increases vehicle dependence, while doing little to reduce congestion. A Caltrans executive protested a freeway expansion. Then she was demoted 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Forests sequester this greenhouse gas by capturing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Leave your dead leaves on the ground this fall 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Many greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, are included in this chaotic haze that can sometimes trigger dazzling lightning storms. How much are volcanoes to blame for climate change? Far less than humans, experts say 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Both Labour and National supported the law that targets net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Explainer: New Zealand election on Saturday: What you need to know 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The European Union has launched the world’s first carbon tariff system in a bid to curb greenhouse gas emissions. News at a glance: Endangered plants, diversity in clinical trials, and testing fusion reactor walls 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Using this resource effectively to produce energy, as well as minimize greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution is key to a sustainable future for California. The good and bad uses of biomass for California 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. Opinion: What Gov. Gavin Newsom could learn from China's response to climate change 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Indeed, experts strongly pin our out-of-control greenhouse gas problem on humans. How much are volcanoes to blame for climate change? Far less than humans, experts say 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Net zero is when the country is not adding any additional greenhouse gases like CO2 to the atmosphere. UK net zero targets 'harder to achieve' after PM's speech - advisers 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Supreme Court to undo the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan and limited the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gasses. We don’t talk about Leonard: The man behind the right’s Supreme Court supermajority 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The paper finds that there are 34 pathways that either help reduce greenhouse gases or specific air pollutants, and 14 that achieve reductions in both categories. The good and bad uses of biomass for California 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Missouri, he said, "was the first state to challenge the Biden administration’s flawed social cost of greenhouse gases model that seeks to cripple American businesses in the name of a radical climate agenda." Key Biden Climate Pollution Metric Is Safe—For Now 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Despite global efforts, greenhouse gas emissions from human activities have continued to increase temperatures. Climate change could make beer taste worse 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The report detailed how the multi-year construction project will affect the environment, with significant but unavoidable effects on noise pollution, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions in the surrounding community. Disneyland announces another round of price hikes in time for the holiday season 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The study indicates that utilities and political leaders may have to explain the benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to help gain support for wind farms — and bigger turbines. Wind Power Will Expand with Larger Turbines but Could Face Pushback 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The weight of climate science also underscores that it is critical for governments and companies to act rapidly to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases that are causing such heat extremes. South America’s Winter Hot Spell Was 100 Times More Likely with Climate Change 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The bill would require large U.S.-based companies that do business in California to publicly reveal their greenhouse gas emissions. Newsom signs bills to address unplugged oil wells, disclose corporate greenhouse gas emissions 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Also, Chinese-funded power plants are emitting about 245 million tons of carbon dioxide a year, adding to emissions of climate altering greenhouse gases. China touts its Belt and Road infrastructure lending as an alternative for international development 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z To stop temperatures from increasing, the researchers cite decades of research indicating that humans must reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, especially the carbon dioxide emitted by burning fossil fuels. Climate-driven extreme heat may make parts of Earth too hot for humans 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Ocean temperatures are steadily getting warmer as a result of human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, releasing heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The Gulf Stream is warming and shifting closer to shore 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The program must survive, lawmakers say, because cutting greenhouse gas emissions is the most important step to avoiding the worst effects of a warming atmosphere. Will high gas prices derail WA’s climate policy? 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Under the law, Scope 1 emissions are defined as direct greenhouse gas emissions from a company and its branches. Newsom signs bills to address unplugged oil wells, disclose corporate greenhouse gas emissions 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z But the California law will mean a major shift for private companies that don’t yet “have the infrastructure” to report information that will include a wide-range of greenhouse gas emissions, she said. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Big Oil is responsible for the bulk of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and pressure for action is building. Analysis: Exxon Mobil's megadeal to test climate-aware shareholders 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z While greenhouse gas emissions are increasing average temperatures, the precise reasons for why these sea temperatures have surged is not fully known. World breaches key 1.5C warming mark for record number of days 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z There is strength in numbers, and in the long run the move should lead to stability and the ultimate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Ricard said. Will high gas prices derail WA’s climate policy? 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z This is because, as humans continue to emit greenhouse gases that unnaturally warm the planet, extreme weather events both in isolation and combined will make it harder for humans to survive. Climate change has already displaced more than 43 million children: U.N. report 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Further, they found that the warming was primarily driven by greenhouse gas forcing. Climate change brings earlier arrival of intense hurricanes 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Transportation is the state’s largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, according to the California Air Resources Board. L.A.'s Green New Deal didn't get much done and needs a reboot, city controller says 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Up until now, these "aerosols" had been partly offsetting the effect of greenhouse gas emissions by reflecting some of the sun's energy and keeping the Earth's surface cooler than it would have been otherwise. World breaches key 1.5C warming mark for record number of days 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z This is one of the reasons for surging global temperatures - when added to the long-term warming caused by humans, mainly from fossil fuel burning releasing planet-warming greenhouse gases. Warmest September in history as 'gobsmacking' data shocks scientists 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The study assumed that society would emit high amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere in the future, a scenario known as RCP 8.5. Simultaneous large wildfires will increase in Western U.S. 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z He excoriated people, including those in the church, who doubt mainstream climate science about heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions, sarcastically deflating their arguments and showing his impatience with their profit-at-all-cost mentality. Point of no return: Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it’s too late 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The intensifying climate crisis, funding for climate projects via the Climate Commitment Act, the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and the rationale in the CNW v. Is the state managing its public lands for all Washingtonians? Not yet | Op-Ed 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z This figure refers to greenhouse gas emissions within the UK. Is inflation a tax? And other Conservative claims checked 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Idle and orphan wells can leak methane, a potent greenhouse gas capable of warming the planet 80 times more than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. California lawmakers have a plan to plug old, vapor-spewing oil wells. Could it backfire? 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z However, even if society were to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the authors said that would make little difference through mid-century, which is about as far out as policy makers would plan for. Simultaneous large wildfires will increase in Western U.S. 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z "ICRI countries should be focused squarely on reducing greenhouse gas emissions," said Terry Hughes, a coral expert at Australia's James Cook University. Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to fund coral reef protection 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The former prime minister said net zero, which means no longer adding to the total amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, "isn't a cost to be minimised". Net zero isn't act of economic harm, Theresa May says 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z It is true the UK has decarbonised faster than other countries in this group when comparing cuts to greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. Is inflation a tax? And other Conservative claims checked 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z This, in turn, would combat plastic pollution and align with goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New single-use plastic ban takes effect in England — here’s why its impact may be limited 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The new study, directed by natural resources and environmental sciences professor Kaiyu Guan, synthesized more than 25 of the group's previous studies to quantify greenhouse gas emissions produced by U.S. farmland. Researchers propose a unified, scalable framework to measure agricultural greenhouse gas emissions 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The state argued that the volume of greenhouse gasses released from Montana fossil fuel projects was insignificant compared to the world’s emissions. Montana to appeal landmark climate change ruling that favored youth plaintiffs 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Biden wants to convert the U.S. economy to renewable energy such as wind and solar power, while turning away from coal and other fossil fuels that produce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Vote no on Joe: Southern Republicans look to nationalize 2023 governors’ races by invoking Biden 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Humanity continuously emits greenhouse gases and thereby worsens global warming. Capturing CO2 with electricity: A microbial enzyme inspires electrochemistry 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Mining operations account for some 4%-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Because methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, any changes in methane production with warming are important to understand. Ancient plant wax reveals how global warming affects methane in Arctic lakes 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z “We want to start a thoughtful dialogue about greenhouse gas emissions and other topics, and we are seeking input that is balanced and driven by sound science,” he said. Montana to appeal landmark climate change ruling that favored youth plaintiffs 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The net-zero standard requires companies reduce their climate impact to a negligible level, first by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and then offsetting pollution that remains with carbon-capturing initiatives, according to SBTi. Does Amazon's sputtering push to be a better, greener employer matter? 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Beyond their safety concerns, experts question whether carbon capture and storage is even an effective strategy for reducing greenhouse gases. Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Vale claims it has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions nearly a fifth since 2017. Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z "In terms of fossil fuels coal is the absolute worst in terms of greenhouse gas emissions so we have to phase out coal as quickly and as equitably as we can," he said. Kilroot: 'Electricity disruption unlikely' as power station closes 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Plastic pollution takes hundreds of years to break down, harms waterways and is a source of greenhouse gases. England's single use plastics ban does not tackle takeaway boxes, warns Greenpeace 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z As humans continue to dump greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, the resulting climate change causes sea levels to rise. The landscape in New York City is sinking, accelerating risk of sea level rise and flooding: study 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z These pipelines are part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ethanol production plants by capturing and storing carbon dioxide that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z While the smelting creates heavy emissions of greenhouse gases, the power used is relatively clean. Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Lower investment also puts the UK's pledge to meet net zero and stop adding to the total amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by 2050 in jeopardy. The deep rooted problem holding back the UK economy 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Regulators have said net zero considerations, which means no longer adding to the total amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, have been taken into account. Rosebank oil field: Will it mean cheaper energy bills? 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z They accuse the countries of insufficient action over climate change and failing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions enough to hit the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Climate change: Six young people take 32 countries to court 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In April, the Biden administration proposed a rule that would require automakers to limit the amount of greenhouse gases that their vehicles emit. Biden tells striking UAW workers on picket line, ‘you deserve a hell of a lot’ 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The pact was the first ever UN climate deal to explicitly plan to reduce coal - the worst fossil fuel for greenhouse gases. COP26 President Alok Sharma to stand down as MP at next election 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The deal was part of the bloc’s “Fit for 55” package, which the European Commission set up to achieve the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 55% over this decade. EU member states weaken proposal setting new emission standards for cars and vans 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Modern agriculture, which is responsible for almost a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and is a major drain on the planet's resources, is inextricably linked to plastic. How can the use of plastics in agriculture become more sustainable? 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z When released into the atmosphere, it boosts volumes of methane and other greenhouse gases. AP Interview: Jennifer Granholm says US aims to create nuclear fusion facility within 10 years 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The study found that warming ocean temperatures, driven mainly by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, are contributing to the lower sea ice levels seen since 2016. Antarctic winter sea ice hits record low, sparking climate worries 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The Livermore results raise hopes that fusion can one day be used to generate bountiful amounts of electricity without producing greenhouse gases or long-lived radioactive waste. A Laser Fusion Breakthrough Gets a Bigger Burst of Energy 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Buildings, particularly older ones and those with poor energy efficiency, account for 31 percent of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions. A group of U.S. governors promises to install 20 million heat pumps by 2030 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, continues to depend heavily on coal for electricity despite massive expansion of its wind and solar power capacity. A coal mine fire in southern China’s Guizhou province kills 16 people 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The analysis is based on greenhouse gas emissions rising in the same way as they have done thus far. Will the Gulf Stream really collapse by 2025? 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Net zero means emitting no more greenhouse gases - such as carbon dioxide - than the amount taken out of the atmosphere. Net zero: Rishi Sunak 'destroying' UK green credibility, says Yanis Varoufakis 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Lawmakers have sent him bills aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, help schools adapt to the changing climate and ease the cost to taxpayers for the cleanup of orphan oil and gas wells. After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Another study concluded that "a billionaire emits a million times more greenhouse gasses than the average person." Think this summer was bad? It might be the best one you and I will ever see 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z It argues that the oil majors should pay fines for burying scientific evidence linking carbon emissions to greenhouse gases. Are Fossil Fuels the Next Cigarettes? 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z However the CCC, which oversees the government's progress on reducing greenhouse gases, estimates that short-term costs could be completely offset by long-term benefits. Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money? 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The social cost of greenhouse gases — a metric for the climate damage done by a ton of carbon dioxide or methane as it enters the atmosphere — has been a regulatory staple for years. U.S. Will Weigh Cost of Carbon Pollution in More Government Decisions 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Newsom said he would sign a bill requiring companies making more than $1 billion in annual revenue to disclose a wide range of greenhouse gas emissions. After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Over the long term, however, such a strategy cannot fix the entire problem, because it does not minimize greenhouse gases, which also harm human health and are accelerating the climate crisis, Anenberg says. Fixing Air Pollution Could Dramatically Improve Health Disparities 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Five years ago McDonald’s said it planned to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than a third in parts of its operations by 2030. Supply Chain Hurdles Complicate Food Companies’ Climate Pledges 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Hydropower is not actually carbon free because reservoirs belch methane, a greenhouse gas that includes carbon. $200M pledged to return salmon to Upper Columbia Basin in Biden deal with tribes 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z It is expected to finalize a rule later this year that would require federal contractors to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. U.S. Will Weigh Cost of Carbon Pollution in More Government Decisions 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The sector makes up about a quarter of California’s greenhouse gas emissions, the state estimates. After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z “We need to be simultaneously reducing greenhouse gases and air pollutants. And the way we do that is by burning less fuel, not putting on these technological control measures.” Fixing Air Pollution Could Dramatically Improve Health Disparities 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Production of chemicals from plastic waste requires less energy and releases fewer greenhouse gases than conventional petroleum-based production. New recycling method fights plastic waste 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Many of the world’s countries signed the Paris climate accords, obligating them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to certain levels. Governments and individuals debate: Are mandates needed to reach climate change targets? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change, producing between 6 and 17 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a 2009 study. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The state plans to cut these emissions from homes, stores and other buildings as part of its broader 2030 target of reducing California’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below the 1990 level. After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z We're also looking at the Inflation Reduction Act and the extent to which our center can collaborate with other organizations to ensure a holistic approach when we talk about greenhouse gas reduction. The Father of Environmental Justice Exposes the Geography of Inequity 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Washington Gov. Jay Inslee vowed this week to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from new buildings, in large part by rapidly expanding the installation of heat pumps, officials from the U.S. WA, climate coalition announce goal of installing 20M heat pumps 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z China and India, two of the biggest greenhouse gas emitters after the U.S., have pledged to reduce emissions, but still rely heavily on coal-fired power generating plants. Governments and individuals debate: Are mandates needed to reach climate change targets? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z He said he would keep a promise to reduce the U.K.’s emissions of climate-warming greenhouse gases to net zero by 2050, but with “a more pragmatic, proportionate, and realistic approach.” UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z So even as it pertains to the greenhouse gas effect, we still don't have an appreciation for the long-term sense of the damage that produces. Sustainable energy for aviation: What are our options? 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z And because of its supercharged carbon content, scientists consider it an important carbon reservoir that sequesters greenhouse gases. Ancient Amazonians created mysterious ‘dark earth’ on purpose 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Scientists have eyed spider silk as an enticingly sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers, which can release harmful microplastics into the environment and are often produced from fossil fuels that generate greenhouse gas emissions. Spider silk is spun by silkworms for the first time, offering a green alternative to synthetic fibers 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Coal-burning energy plants are a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Pros & Cons Of Coal Energy 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Small island nations, vulnerable to flooding and storms from climate change, contribute less than 1% of the world’s greenhouse gases. UN chief warns of ‘gates of hell’ in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Critics also say that the very idea of an escape hatch such as SRM could undermine support for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It’s Time to Engineer the Sky 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z In June it emerged Scotland had missed its target for cutting planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions after a bounce back following the pandemic. Yousaf condemns PM plans to delay climate pledges 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Net zero means a country does not add any additional greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Could Sunak's green review threaten UK net zero? 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Relying on oil, gas and coal for energy has pumped carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases into the air, trapping heat in the atmosphere and driving the average temperature higher. Column: The oil companies lied to us about climate change. California should sue them into the ground 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The UK has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its net zero targets? 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z They envisioned a world in which greenhouse gas emissions are cut and carbon capture is deployed so that CO2 peaks in 2070 at just over twice its preindustrial concentration before starting to slowly decline. It’s Time to Engineer the Sky 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z He said he would keep a promise to reduce the U.K.’s emissions of climate-warming greenhouse gases to net zero by 2050, but “in a better, more proportionate way.” UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Fewer forests means that more greenhouse gases remain trapped in the atmosphere. Habitat destruction 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z Exxon Mobil’s own scientific staff had begun warning as early as the 1970s that taking action to reduce greenhouse gases was an urgent priority. Column: The oil companies lied to us about climate change. California should sue them into the ground 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Buildings account for about 17% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions, mainly due to burning fossil fuels for heating. Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its net zero targets? 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Scientists say plastics are responsible for 4.5% of the world’s greenhouse gases – the gases that are driving the climate crisis. Nations Agree on Treaty to Fight Plastic Pollution 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z These fuels give off pollution called “greenhouse gases” or “carbon emissions“, which make the climate emergency worse. UN Report on Climate Crisis: Now or Never 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Methane is one of the worst greenhouse gases. News Roundup: New Mexico Wildfires, New Zealand Reopens, & Cow Burps 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The new law will help cut about ____________ of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. Biden Signs Major Climate Action Bill 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Agriculture and land use produce 11% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its net zero targets? 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The escaped gas will have a climate impact equal to nearly 1/3 of Denmark’s total yearly greenhouse gas emissions. News Roundup: Hurricane Ian, Pipeline Blasts, & a Marathon Record 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z These fuels give off pollution called “greenhouse gases” or “carbon emissions”, which make the climate emergency worse. UN Report Warns Rapid Climate Action Needed 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z You might not expect it, but cows are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change. News Roundup: New Mexico Wildfires, New Zealand Reopens, & Cow Burps 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The law will help cut about 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Biden Signs Major Climate Action Bill 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Raising animals for food creates about 15% of the world’s greenhouse gases. US Approves Lab-Grown Chicken Meat 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The greenhouse gases unleashed by this deforestation and land degradation mean food systems account for one-third of the world's human-generated climate pollution. What would happen if the world cut meat and milk consumption in half? 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The OceanWell system “could really revolutionize using Mother Nature to benefit us without having to generate electrical costs and the corresponding greenhouse gas emissions,” he said. Are seafloor desalination pods the answer to California's drought woes? 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Washington state just made history by becoming the first U.S. state to invest official funds in the development of technologies to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Make WA the Silicon Valley of carbon tech | Op-Ed 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z And intuitively, it makes sense that cutting out a daily office commute would save a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Working Remotely Can More Than Halve an Office Employee’s Carbon Footprint 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z While the four-year construction phase will have significant but unavoidable effects on noise pollution, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions in the surrounding community, it won’t negatively affect transportation or neighborhood aesthetics, the report concluded. Disneyland's renovation plan gets environmental review 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Such a dietary shift could also lead to a 31 percent reduction in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the study found. What would happen if the world cut meat and milk consumption in half? 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The State senate approved the bill mandating greenhouse gas emissions disclosure last week, leaving Newsom with the final say. California governor says he will sign climate bill on companies and carbon footprints 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Many scientists believe that so-called greenhouse gases caused by burning fossil fuels are warming the world and causing severe weather such as more intense hurricanes, heat waves, floods, wildfires and droughts. Climate protesters in New York and across the globe send message to United Nations 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z By comparing these data with recorded greenhouse gas emissions from in-person office work, they calculated the actual carbon reduction potential of working from home. Working Remotely Can More Than Halve an Office Employee’s Carbon Footprint 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The report, which was funded by Disney and commissioned by the city of Anaheim, analyzed 16 areas of potential impact during construction and operations, including energy, water conservation, cultural resources, wildlife and greenhouse gas emissions. Disneyland's renovation plan gets environmental review 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Biden is trying to turbocharge the market for electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent China from solidifying its grip on a growing industry. Auto worker strike creates test of Biden’s goals on labor and climate 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z For the first time ever, a major leak in the UK of the extremely potent greenhouse gas methane has been spotted from space. Major UK methane greenhouse gas leak spotted from space 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The legislation would make big companies disclose a wide range of greenhouse gas emissions and how climate change affects their company’s finances. Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z If older buildings were revamped with more energy-efficient appliances and put on a decarbonized grid, then in-office work could match the greenhouse gas emissions of working from home. Working Remotely Can More Than Halve an Office Employee’s Carbon Footprint 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z When Disneyland’s first environmental impact report was conducted in 1993, greenhouse gas emission estimates were not required under California law. Disneyland's renovation plan gets environmental review 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z He echoed climate advocates who have long urged developed nations, including top greenhouse gas polluters like the United States, to pay to mitigate climate change and lessen the weight of foreign debt. UN secretary-general calls for equality for Global South at Cuba G77 summit 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z |
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