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U.S., China Leaders Agree to Implement Carbon Emission Reduction in Key Cities
| Benjie Batanes | | Sep 16, 2015 12:47 PM EDT |
Leaders from the U.S. and China have announced a more ambitious carbon emission reduction plan than what was expected during the summit to tackle climate change on Tuesday. Many were surprised by the accelerated target to lower greenhouse gases produced by both countries.
Latest NASA Satellite Images Show Massive Ice Loss in Arctic Sea
| Benjie Batanes | | Sep 16, 2015 09:40 AM EDT |
Images of the Arctic Sea taken from space on September 11 by NASA satellites show massive ice loss. The ice deposits in that area helps to cool the earth's temperature by deflecting the sun's heat away from the planet.
El Nino Could Make 2016 the Hottest Year, But Europe Prepares for Colder Weather
| Benjie Batanes | | Sep 15, 2015 07:37 AM EDT |
British meteorologists announced on Monday that global warming could make 2016 the hottest year recorded for many countries around the world - except in Europe. Experts believe that the El Nino weather phenomenon is responsible for the heat wave, although greenhouse gasses being released in the atmosphere are also to blamed.
NOAA: Carbon Dioxide Levels Surpass an Alarming Record
| Marco Foronda | | May 08, 2015 02:20 AM EDT |
The burning of fossil fuels is the main reason why the carbon dioxide is now increasing 100 times faster than usual.
Carbon Dioxide Continues to Increase the Greenhouse Effect
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 27, 2015 10:03 AM EST |
The increase in CO2 by emerging economies resulted in record high emissions in 2013.
Peruvian Ice Cap Reveals 16th Century Air Pollution
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 11, 2015 07:55 AM EST |
The findings come from analysis of trace elements in a core sample.
Researchers Develop Method Using Baking Soda to Capture CO2
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 08, 2015 04:39 AM EST |
The main benefit of using carbonates is that they're not harmful to the environment.
2014 is the Hottest Year in History--So Far
| Marco Foronda | | Jan 18, 2015 02:00 AM EST |
NASA scientists believe warming oceans did play a major role in increasing global temperatures.
Silica-Based Carbon-trapping 'Sponges' Reduce Greenhouse Gases
| Marco Foronda | | Dec 17, 2014 08:59 AM EST |
The finished product captures carbon dioxide even in the presence of moisture.
Amazon Rainforest is Absorbing Significantly Less Carbon Dioxide
| Marc Maligalig | | Oct 29, 2014 11:56 PM EDT |
The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in the carbon life cycle of the earth.
American Power Plants are the Largest Carbon Emitters, Says Report
| Marco Foronda | | Sep 22, 2014 07:52 AM EDT |
U.S. power plants contribute more pollutants than any other countries in the world.
Record Setting Sea Ice in the Antarctic Rises But Arctic Shrinks; Blame It On Climate Change
| Ana Verayo | | Sep 19, 2014 11:23 AM EDT |
New data reveals that Antarctic sea ice has been expanding immensely setting records as the Arctic sea ice dwindles.
Climate Change Onslaught Might now be Irreversible, says U.N.
| Ana Verayo | | Aug 27, 2014 04:04 AM EDT |
A leaked, draft report from the U.N. reveals climate change's effects may now be irreversible.
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