14 May 2013
Son of Climate Science Pioneer Ponders A Sobering Milestone
Climate scientist Ralph Keeling has followed in the footsteps of his father, who pioneered the measurement of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, the younger Keeling talks about the implications of crossing an alarming CO2 threshold this month.
08 Apr 2013
Probing the Reasons Behind The Changing Pace of Warming
A consensus is emerging among scientists that the rate of global warming has slowed over the last decade. While they are still examining why, many researchers believe this phenomenon is linked to the heat being absorbed by the world’s oceans.
02 Apr 2013
How Ontario Is Putting an End To Coal-Burning Power Plants
Ontario is on the verge of becoming the first industrial region in North America to eliminate all coal-fired electrical generation. Here’s how Canada’s most populous province did it — and what the U.S. and others can learn from it.
18 Mar 2013
Can a Divestment Campaign Move the Fossil Fuel Industry?
U.S. climate activists have launched a movement to persuade universities, cities, and other groups to sell off their investments in fossil fuel companies. But while the financial impact of such divestment may be limited, the campaign could harm the companies in a critical sphere — public opinion.
26 Feb 2013
In Tibet, Change Comes to the Once-Pristine Roof of the World
Renowned biologist George Schaller has been traveling to the Tibetan Plateau for nearly three decades, studying its unique wildlife. But with climate change and overgrazing taking a toll on the landscape, he reports, scientists and the Chinese government are working to preserve one of the planet’s wildest places.
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16 May 2013: Scientist’s U.S. Road Trip Reveals Unexpected Methane Emissions
15 May 2013: Glaciers on Everest Disappearing As Temperatures Rise, Snowfall Declines
14 May 2013: Interview: Climate Pioneer’s Son Ponders a Worrisome CO2 Milestone
13 May 2013: Project Looks to Quantify Power Emissions Through Crowdsourcing
10 May 2013: U.S. Web Tool Aims to Bolster Research on Climate and Health Links
09 May 2013: Third Coal Export Proposal Falls By Wayside in Pacific Northwest
08 May 2013: Declining Snow Cover Imperils Plant and Animal Species, Study Says
01 May 2013: Program Targeting Diesel Emissions Will Be Cut by 70 Percent
29 Apr 2013: Ocean off the U.S. Northeast Was Warmest in 150 Years, Report Says
24 Apr 2013: New Web Site to Track CO2 Levels As Planet Approaches 400 PPM
