Michael D. Lemonick, Author at RenewEconomy

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Climate change could lead to more turbulent flights
Time to add another item to the growing list of problems likely to worsen with climate change – an increase in air turbulence.
Michael D. Lemonick

Apr 10, 2013

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Solar forecasts could help utilities and climate
Solar forecasting is critical for utilities that want to tap into solar power as a non-polluting, climate-friendly alternative to coal-or gas-fired power plants .
Michael D. Lemonick

Feb 27, 2013

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New evidence of the human hand in global warming
A new study has found what is being described as ‘some of the clearest evidence to date of a discernible influence on atmospheric temperature.’
Michael D. Lemonick

Dec 5, 2012

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Rising ocean temperatures threaten the ocean food chain
Photo-plankton are in threat of extinction could threaten and accelerate the world’s fight against climate change.
Michael D. Lemonick

Oct 26, 2012

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Tracking a city’s emissions, building by building
New computer simulation displays a city’s greenhouse-gas emissions in unprecedented detail.
Michael D. Lemonick

Oct 11, 2012

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Ocean acidification threatens food security: report
A new report lists top 50 nations whose food security may be threatened by the effects manmade CO2 emissions are having on fish and shellfish.
Michael D. Lemonick

Sep 25, 2012

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Biochar: No magical carbon cure, but plenty of potential
On top of its carbon sequestering properties, biochar has the potential to create jobs and nutrient and moisture-rich soil. But hurdles remain.
Michael D. Lemonick

Sep 21, 2012

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Wind power has its limits, but it’s not the sky
A new study into geophysical limits on wind power finds we can build as many turbines as we need, Earth will handle it just fine.
Michael D. Lemonick

Sep 10, 2012

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Arctic sea ice sets record low, and it’s not over yet
With two or three weeks left to go in the melt season, Arctic sea ice is at its lowest extent since satellite observations began.
Michael D. Lemonick

Aug 28, 2012

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Methane ‘bomb’ has scientists eyeing defences
Global warming could release vast natural deposits of methane trapped in the Arctic, sending the current temperature increase into overdrive.
Michael D. Lemonick

Jul 31, 2012

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