environment

CO2 levels mark 'new era' in the world's changing climate

Posted in Featured, Science on 25th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

The 400 parts per million benchmark was broken globally for the first time in recorded history in 2015.

Scientists Discover Efficient Process to Turn CO2 Into Ethanol

Posted in Science on 19th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

The process is cheap, efficient, and scalable, meaning it could soon be used to remove large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere.

UN moves to ban 'fastest growing' greenhouse gases

Posted in Science on 13th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

Cooling chemicals that play a key role in refrigeration and air conditioning are likely to be rapidly phased out if delegates can reach agreement this week.

Paris climate deal: EU backs landmark agreement

Posted in Featured, Science on 4th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

The European Parliament has backed the ratification of the Paris climate deal, paving the way for the world's first global agreement.

Planet at its hottest in 115,000 years due to climate change, experts say

Posted in Science on 4th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

Warming is said to be bringing temperatures last seen during an interglacial era, when sea level was 6-9 meters higher than today.