Dangerous global warming unstoppable without geo-engineering, says study – EURACTIV
EURACTIV Dangerous global warming unstoppable without geo-engineering, says studyEURACTIVThe international community has already missed its chance to limit global warming to between 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius, according to a new study by Switzerland-based researchers. But a solution to the problem could lie in geo-engineering technologies. and more »
Exxon dared people to prove it misled the public on global warming: 2 science historians just called their bluff – Mashable
Mashable Exxon dared people to prove it misled the public on global warming: 2 science historians just called their bluffMashableWhen these ads — which were aimed at swaying public opinion and appeared in other publications as well — covered the science and policy debate surrounded global warming, they emphasized the uncertainty of the science and…
Exxon Mobil misled the public on climate change, Harvard study finds – CNBC
CNBC Exxon Mobil misled the public on climate change, Harvard study findsCNBCExxon Mobil acknowledged in research and internal communications that climate change is real and caused by human activity, but it sowed doubt in its ads, a Harvard study found. About 80 percent of Exxon’s research acknowledged the scientific consensus, …Harvard study: Exxon ‘misled the public’…
Another US agency deletes references to climate change on government website – The Guardian
The Guardian Another US agency deletes references to climate change on government websiteThe GuardianEDGI counted five instances in which the term “climate change” was changed to simply “climate” on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) site. The NIH, an agency of the federal government, is the world’s leading public health research body. EDGI’s …NIH unit…
This is why when you talk about climate change, you can’t ignore agriculture – Washington Post
Washington Post This is why when you talk about climate change, you can’t ignore agricultureWashington Post“Historically, I think we’ve underestimated the amount of emissions from soils due to land use change,” said lead study author Jonathan Sanderman, an associate scientist with the Woods Hole Research Center, a climate change research organization based … and more »
Trump Just Made Another Irrational and Short-Sighted Decision – Fortune
Fortune Trump Just Made Another Irrational and Short-Sighted DecisionFortuneDissolving the committee is short-sighed and irrational—all the more so given the pace at which the climate is changing and the urgency with which action is needed. A portion of the forthcoming National Climate Assessment, the Climate Science Special …The Military’s Battle Against Climate ChangeWUNC all 8 news…
Why is climate change’s 2 degrees Celsius of warming limit so important? – The Conversation US
The Conversation US Why is climate change’s 2 degrees Celsius of warming limit so important?The Conversation USIf you read or listen to almost any article about climate change, it’s likely the story refers in some way to the “2 degrees Celsius limit.” The story often mentions greatly increased risks if the climate exceeds 2°C and…
Does ‘Sustainability’ Help The Environment Or Just Agriculture’s … – NPR
NPR Does ‘Sustainability’ Help The Environment Or Just Agriculture’s …NPRBrent Deppe is taking me on a tour of the farm supply business, called Key Cooperative, that he helps to manage in Grinnell, Iowa. We step though the back door … and more »
The Energy 202: Eclipse tests growing power of renewable energy – Washington Post
Washington Post The Energy 202: Eclipse tests growing power of renewable energyWashington PostRight now, the Energy Department is finalizing an overdue study asking whether the national electric grid can handle the lost of so-called “baseload” power plants as older coal and nuclear facilities are priced out of the electricity market by cheaper …Solar energy stocks tanked…
Berkshire Hathaway shares hit all-time high despite Buffett’s energy deal unraveling – CNBC
CNBC Berkshire Hathaway shares hit all-time high despite Buffett’s energy deal unravelingCNBCBerkshire’s $9 billion all-cash deal for power transmission company Oncor terminated after Sempra Energy emerged as the victor. Buffett’s conglomerate had been battling for Oncor with the hedge fund Elliott Management. Berkshire has a nearly $100 …Fine Print in Sempra’s Energy Deal Bears a…