Acting now to reduce fossil fuel emissions will result in improved air quality and dramatic reductions in pollution-related deaths, illnesses and economic losses across the United States by 2030, a new study by scientists at Duke University, NASA and Columbia University shows.
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Livestock Antibiotics and Rising Temperatures Disrupt Soil Microbial Communities
Soils are home to diverse microbial communities that cycle nutrients, support agriculture, and trap carbon – an important service for climate mitigation.
Radiocarbon Is Key to Understanding Earth’s Past
Radiocarbon records are critical to understanding the history of Earth’s climate, magnetic field, and the Sun’s activity, say researchers.
Warming Temperatures Increasingly Alter Structure of Atmosphere
Climate change is having an increasing impact on the structure of Earth’s atmosphere, a new international study shows.
Repurposing Carbon Dioxide May Be Key to Net-Zero Emissions
While a very small percentage of the atmosphere, carbon dioxide plays a vital role in sustaining life on our planet. However, if this delicate balance is disrupted, excess carbon dioxide can pose a formidable threat to our environment and the living beings that reside within.
Climate Benefits From Modest Dips in Oil Demand Likely Underestimated
A decreasing reliance on oil for fuel will inevitably decrease the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere throughout the fuel’s lifecycle, from extraction and refining to combustion as it’s used by consumers.
