Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/10/25/not-single-global-indicator-track-reverse-deforestation-2030-analysis There is no way to limit global warming to 1.5°C unless the world stops felling trees to make space for cattle ranching, monocropping, and other harmful practices, experts warn. KENNY STANCIL October 25, 2022 Although halting and … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The black cloud of exhaust belching from a heavy-duty truck on the road is a sight familiar to all of us. You don’t need to be an expert in air pollution to know that’s not good for … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-04-25/energy-policy/report-low-producing-oil-gas-wells-make-up-50-of-methane-emissions/a78812-1 April 25, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new study found low-producing oil and gas wells make up about half of potent methane emissions emitted from all well sites … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/11/24/unsettling-new-study-reveals-arctic-ocean-warming-over-century “It is possible that the Arctic Ocean is more sensitive to greenhouse gases than previously thought,” said one of the study’s authors. BRETT WILKINS November 24, 2021 New research published Wednesday revealed the Arctic Ocean has been warming … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/06/16/scientist-who-spent-year-epicenter-climate-crisis-warns-world-may-already-have-hit ‘Urgent’ action is needed, atmospheric scientist Markus Rex said. ANDREA GERMANOS, STAFF WRITER June 16, 2021 The MOSAiC expedition’s Eco and Ocean team near a lead next to ROV sampling. (Photo: Alfred-Wegener-Institut /Lianna Nixon/CC-BY 4.0) The atmospheric … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/02/16/bolstering-alarm-over-scientists-warnings-new-study-finds-sea-level-rise-projections Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 by Common Dreams “If we continue with large ongoing emissions as we are at present, we will commit the world to meters of sea level rise over coming centuries.” By Jessica … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Congress is currently considering legislation that would provide federal tax incentives for clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) deployment. Some of these tax incentives are in danger of expiring, while others are overdue … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The administration’s Dirty Power Plan is yet another setback in the fight against climate change. At a time when we need to be doing everything we can to cut our emissions, the Dirty Power Plan would slow … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The administration’s latest attack on climate science is the most dangerous one yet. The White House’s own National Climate Assessment, released last November, painted an alarming picture of what will happen if we don’t rein in global … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/06/14/changes-are-really-accelerating-alaska-record-warm-while-greenland-sees-major-ice Published on Friday, June 14, 2019 by Common Dreams “The numbers needing relocation will grow, the costs are going up, and people’s lives and cultural practices will be impacted.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer The Sawyer Glacier in … Continued