About a quarter of the world’s electricity currently comes from power plants fired by natural gas.
Significant Reductions in Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Still Possible
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Better Access to Sunlight Could Be Lifeline for Corals Worldwide, Study Finds
When it comes to preserving the world’s coral reefs, what’s going on above the surface is as important as what’s going on below it, according to new research conducted at Penn State.
How Climate Change Impacts the Indian Ocean Dipole, Leading To Severe Droughts and Floods
A study led by Brown researchers showed how melting ice water from massive glaciers can ultimately lead to droughts and flooding in East Africa and Indonesia.
Climate Warming Reduces Organic Carbon Burial Beneath Oceans
An international team of scientists painstakingly gathered data from more than 50 years of seagoing scientific drilling missions to conduct a first-of-its-kind study of organic carbon that falls to the bottom of the ocean and gets drawn deep inside the planet.
Nine in 10 U.S. Drivers Would Save Money on Fuel by Going Electric, Study Finds
Around 90 percent of U.S. households would save on fuel costs by buying an electric car rather than a gas-powered car, according to new research.
Study Finds Climate Impact Labels on Sample Fast Food Menu Had Strong Effect on Food Selection
‘High climate impact’ label on burgers increased non-beef choices by 23 percent; findings highlight potential of promoting sustainable food choices.
