climate Archives - Page 22 of 31 - Renew Economy

A global milestone: Co2 passes 400 PPM
Another month, another carbon dioxide record, helpingpaint a troubling picture of a greenhouse gas rise with no signs of slowing down.
Brian Kahn

May 7, 2015

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Vatican spells out vision for zero-carbon world
The Vatican has gathered religious leaders, scientists & politicians to agree that acting on climate change is a “moral and religious imperative for humanity”.
Sophie Yeo

May 1, 2015

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Even China can cut out coal generation (mostly) by 2050
It may be possible for China to shake most of its reliance on fossil fuels by 2050, with renewables providing 80% of electricity needs.
Bobby Magill

Apr 21, 2015

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U.S. greenhouse gas emissions spiked 2% in 2013
Total US greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere because of human activity increased 2% in 2013.
Bobby Magill

Apr 17, 2015

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New York’s smart grid research may shape U.S.
New York and its utility infrastructure are highly vulnerable to climate change-influenced extreme weather and rising seas.
Bobby Magill

Apr 13, 2015

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Zero emissions goal must be included in climate change deal
The momentum is building for a zero emissions goal to be incorporated into a climate agreement later this year.
Stephen Bygrave

Apr 10, 2015

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US submits climate plan as Paris pact taking shape
US informs United Nations how it will fight global warming under a post-2020 agreement that’s due to be finalized during talks in Paris in December.
John Upton

Apr 1, 2015

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Tracking new climate action plans in the lead-up to COP 21 in Paris
During the coming months, countries around the world are expected to release details about the climate action plans they intend to implement after 2020.
World Resources Institute

Mar 27, 2015

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Antarctica’s icy ‘doorstops’ thin; rising seas at risk
Over the past two decades, the massive platforms of floating ice that dot Antarctica’s coast have been thinning at an increasing rate.
Andrea Thompson

Mar 27, 2015

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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak
It’s official: When the sea ice that blankets the Arctic Ocean hit its yearly peak on Feb. 25, the maximum area was a record low.
Andrea Thompson

Mar 20, 2015

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Cities could be ideal place for utility-scale solar plants
What if solar power plants could be built in developed areas between or atop buildings and homes without having to impact the desert?
Bobby Magill

Mar 17, 2015

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Artificial photosynthesis closer to boosting renewables
Battery storage is one way to smooth renewables supply to the grid. Scientists are looking to plants and trees for another solution.
Bobby Magill

Mar 11, 2015

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