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Latest NASA Satellite Images Show Massive Ice Loss in Arctic Sea

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.

China To Spend $6.6 Trillion To Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals

Roguero Caler |

Jun 23, 2015 10:46 PM EDT

China is going a bit overboard in realizing an environmental goal that aims to mitigate climate change. Asia’s Sleeping Giant is set to carry out certain measures to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals, and the nation is planning on spending about $6.6 trillion for it.

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.

Scientists Try to Solve the Methane Hot Spot in the Four Corners of U.S.

Marco Foronda |

Apr 14, 2015 06:18 AM EDT

The plume discovered over Four Corners raises the possibility large amounts of methane are escaping from the mines.

Melting Arctic Permafrost to Gradually Release Greenhouse Gas

Marco Foronda |

Apr 09, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

Arctic permafrost is gradually melting because of global warming driven by human activities.

U.S. President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping at the APEC Welcome Banquet November 10, 2014.

Republicans Balk At Obama's Climate Deal With China

Christl Leong |

Nov 13, 2014 12:40 AM EST

Republicans on Wednesday balked at President Barack Obama's climate deal with China and vowed to make all necessary moves to block executive action in reducing carbon emissions.

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.

China Would Limit Carbon Emissions for First Time by Decades' End

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jun 04, 2014 09:58 PM EDT

China's announcement to cut carbon emissions follows Washington's bold move.

Obama Lays Out New EPA Guidelines on Monday

Christl Leong |

Jun 01, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

President Barack Obama will announce his new program which intends to reduce carbon emissions from power plants on Monday. The new rule, outlined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is aimed at reducing carbon emissions through a shift from using coal to renewable energy and natural gas, USA Today reported.

Carbon Dioxide Reached Highest Record Levels, Scientists Say We're Running Out of Time

Lemuel Cacho |

May 28, 2014 04:35 PM EDT

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that the level carbon dioxide in the Northern Hemisphere has crossed a significant threshold in the month of April.