If ship hulls were coated with special high-tech air trapping materials, up to one percent of global CO2 emissions could be avoided.
Lubricant for Oil Tankers
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How Much Rainforest Do Birds Need?
Göttingen research team identifies thresholds of forest cover for biodiversity conservation
Volcanic Eruption in Scotland May Have Contributed to Prehistoric Global Warming
Around 56 million years ago, global temperatures spiked. Researchers at Uppsala University and in the UK now show that a major explosive eruption from the Red Hills on the Isle of Skye may have been a contributing factor to the massive climate disturbance.
It’s a Bird-Eat-Bird World
Baby birds and eggs are on the menu for at least 94 species of animals in Australia’s forests and woodlands, according to new research from The University of Queensland.
Fire-Induced Storms: A New Danger from the Rise in Wildfires
Early in the evening of August 12, 2017, heat and smoke from an intense wildfire burning in the forests of British Columbia began mushrooming skyward, sucking up ash, blazing wood and vegetation, and water vapor from lakes and streams below.
Lower-Carbon Diets Aren’t Just Good for the Planet, They’re Also Healthier
A new study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers: diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.
