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Methane release from melting permafrost could trigger dangerous global warming
Posted in Science on 16th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Molecule for molecule, methane traps more heat than carbon dioxide; approximately 30 times more.
Caffeinated plants give bees a buzz
Posted in Featured, Science on 16th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Many plants produce caffeine in their nectar. An experiment with artificial nectar has now shown that bees are attracted to and even drugged by the compound.
Concern over hidden diesel pollutant
Posted in Science on 28th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
Atmospheric levels of a little known by-product from diesel engines are up 70 times higher than expected according to a study.
China, US pledge $3 billion each to fight climate change
Posted in Featured, Science on 26th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
China and US recognized the importance of climate finance to support low-carbon, climate-resilient development in developing countries, according to the statement.
If we burned all of the fossil fuels, would any of Antarctica's ice survive?
Posted in Science on 14th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
Oceans would rise by over 50m changing the face of planet Earth, say scientists, but over a long time.