Researchers have created a map of oceanic “dead zones” that existed during the Pliocene epoch, when the Earth’s climate was two to three degrees warmer than it is now.
Map of Ancient Ocean ‘Dead Zones’ Could Predict Future Locations, Impacts
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A Big Step Toward ‘Green’ Ammonia and a ‘Greener’ Fertilizer
Industrial production of ammonia, primarily for synthetic fertilizer — the fuel for last century’s Green Revolution — is one of the world’s largest chemical markets, but also one of the most energy intensive.
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.
Significant Reductions in Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Still Possible
About a quarter of the world’s electricity currently comes from power plants fired by natural gas.
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.
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.
