Entries tagged Science

1. Save our satellites

   By Lisa Moore Posted Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:50pm PDT for climate411

   

   Satellites provide more than pretty pictures. Crucial data about climate change depends on continuous high-quality satellite imaging. Unfortunately, this data stream is threatened by budget cuts and lack of political support. Read full post »

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   • Politics,
   • Weather,
   • Science,
   • Government,
   • Tips

2. Gambling on the climate

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent James Hrynyshyn Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:09pm PDT for forecastearth

   

   A roulette player might win three or four bets in a row, but that doesn't change the odds. Eventually the casino will win. Likewise, as long as humans continue to add CO2 to the atmosphere, the planet will continue to warm. Read full post »

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   • Weather,
   • Science

3. Helping animals and plants survive climate change

   By Lisa Moore Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:58am PDT for climate411

   

   Leading biologists suggest moving species to new homes to prevent extinction as their original habitats are destroyed by global warming. Read full post »

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   • Animals,
   • Science,
   • Nature

4. Farming soils for CO2 storage

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:27am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Restored wetlands could naturally store CO2, according to California researchers. But how much acreage would this require, and what are the long-term effects? Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Nature,
   • Pollution

5. Cities fess up to emissions with new project

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:22am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A nonprofit is helping 21 cities reduce their emissions across the board by linking emissions data to its effect on climate change. Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Government,
   • Pollution

6. New kind of electroysis to catalyze hydrogen economy

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:50pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   MIT scientists take the first step towards making electrolysis can be efficient at room temperature, so truly cheap renewables could be around the corner. Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Hydrogen

7. Arctic expedition for climate action

   By Fred Krupp Posted Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:03am PDT for climate411

   

   Over 100 business leaders, environmentalists, journalists, and activists visit the North Pole to see the effects of climate change first-hand. Read full post »

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   • Animals,
   • Science,
   • Nature

8. Geo-engineering: A lobotomy for the planet?

   By Hank Green Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:13pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Pouring tons of calcium hydroxide into the oceans in an attempt to decrease the CO2 in the atmosphere might not be the best idea. Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Pollution

9. USDA may choose crops over the environment

   By Lisa Moore Posted Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:37am PDT for climate411

   The U.S. Department of Agriculture is under pressure to open conservation lands for farming -- even though the areas are ecologically fragile and food yields would be low. Read full post »

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   • Food and Drink,
   • Animals,
   • Science,
   • Nature,
   • Government

10. Giant balloon tells Parisians the air quality

    By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:12am PDT for ecogeek

    

    Changing from green for 'clear' to red for 'nasty,' a helium balloon signals air quality and also can take passengers for rides above the city. Read full post »

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    • Science,
    • Pollution,
    • Flying