In 2015, Volkswagen was exposed for bypassing U.S. emissions standards by equipping their diesel-engine cars…
ENVIRONMENT
Study Considers Sensory Impacts of Global Climate Change
Studies of how global change is impacting marine organisms have long focused on physiological effects–for…
Paris Agreement Hampered by Inconsistent Pledges, New Research Finds
Some countries’ Paris Climate Agreement pledges may not be as ambitious as they appear, a…
Fracking Likely to Result in High Emissions
Natural gas releases fewer harmful air pollutants and greenhouse gases than other fossil fuels. That’s…
100 Days, 100 Nights: Sensor Network Reveals Telltale Patterns in Neighborhood Air Quality
Black carbon, commonly known as soot, is a significant contributor to global warming and is…
The Path to China’s ‘Ecological Civilization’ Starts with National Parks
President Xi Jinping staked out China’s role as a committed player to tackle the climate…
Lack of Crop Diversity and Increasing Dependence on Pollinators May Threaten Food Security
A multinational team of researchers has identified countries where agriculture’s increasing dependence on pollination, coupled…
Well-Meaning Climate Measures Can Make Matters Worse
Lifestyle changes can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and help protect nature. While some actions…
U.S. Military Consumes More Hydrocarbons Than Most Countries — Massive Hidden Impact on Climate
The US military’s carbon footprint is enormous and must be confronted in order to have…
Is Glue the Answer to Climate Change?
Is glue the answer to climate change? Researchers at the Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI)…
