Wind and solar accounted for a record 12 percent of global power generation last year, according to a new analysis which finds that the rapid buildout of clean energy heralds “a new era of falling fossil generation.”
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Greenhouse Gases Continued to Increase Rapidly in 2022
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide, the three greenhouse gases emitted by human activity that are the most significant contributors to climate change, continued their historically high rates of growth in the atmosphere during 2022, according to NOAA scientists.
Warm Liquid Spewing From Oregon Seafloor Comes From Cascadia Fault, Could Offer Clues to Earthquake Hazards
The field of plate tectonics is not that old, and scientists continue to learn the details of earthquake-producing geologic faults.
To More Effectively Sequester Biomass and Carbon, Just Add Salt
Reducing global carbon dioxide emissions is critical to avoiding a climate disaster, but current carbon removal methods are proving to be inadequate and costly.
Sierra Squirrels Find Their Niche Amid a Changing Climate
As the climate changes, many species are expected to adjust where and how they live.
Scientists Uncover the Amazing Way Sandgrouse Hold Water in Their Feathers
Many birds’ feathers are remarkably efficient at shedding water — so much so that “like water off a duck’s back” is a common expression.
