Baby Boomers Aged 60 and Up Contributes Largest Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Medicine & Technology Mar 25, 2022

Each country is responsible for certain levels of global greenhouse gas emissions. Read on to know which age group holds the most carbon footprint to date.

Large Methane Bursts Intentionally Released from Gas Pipelines Revealed by Satellite Imaging

Feb 04, 2022

Satellite imaging revealed massive bursts of methane release from oil and gas companies between 2019 and 2020. Study confirms that gas pipeline emissions from records were deliberate.

14,000 Scientists Declare Climate Emergency, Continued Negligence to Climate Change May Bring "Untold Suffering"

Jul 29, 2021

Nearly 14,000 scientist signatories from over 150 countries urge the implementation of a few big climate policies to combat climate change and to avoid untold suffering brought by ignoring global warming.

Arctic's Shorter Shipping Route Risks Our Changing Climate; Could Melt the Polar Region Faster Than Expected

Jul 19, 2021

A recent study balances pros and cons of the wider shipping activities conducted at the Arctic route.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Force Earth's Stratosphere to Shrink and Contract Says Study

May 18, 2021

A study shows that greenhouse gas emissions have forced the troposphere to expand thereby shrinking and contracting the Earth's stratosphere by 4% since the 1980s.

Universal Accounting Method for Measurement of Carbon-Based Matter, Now Available

Feb 17, 2021

A USC study puts ocean microorganisms in a new light with essential implications for global warming. The said research offers a general accounting method to gauge carbon-based matter.

Cloud Simulations Reveal That Solar Geoengineering is Not a Long-Term Solution to Global Warming

Nov 18, 2020

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

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

Nov 18, 2020

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

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

Oct 09, 2020

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

Tech Giants Announce Carbon-Free Energy Plans for 2030

Sep 15, 2020

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

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

Sep 10, 2020

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

Following the Eatwell Guide Has Benefits for Health and the Environment

Aug 29, 2020

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

Researchers Measure Soil Sensitivity to Global Warming

Aug 13, 2020

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

Uber and Lyft Agree to Switch to Electric Cars

Jul 27, 2020

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

Scientists Record the Highest Level of Methane Emissions

Jul 16, 2020

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