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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
OMG science

How Earth Might Have Turned Into a Snowball

Earth's glaciation may have been caused by a global drop in carbon dioxide emissions, making it more difficult for the atmosphere to trap heat.
Understanding past climate changes can help scientists better understand current climate trends and the impact of human activities on CO2 in the atmosphere. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

2023 smashes record for world's hottest year by huge margin

2023 was the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2016 by a significant margin.
The primary cause of increased global heating in 2023 was continued record emissions of carbon dioxide, assisted by the natural climate phenomenon El Nino. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

2023 smashes record for world's hottest year by huge margin

2023 was the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2016 by a significant margin.
The primary cause of increased global heating in 2023 was continued record emissions of carbon dioxide, assisted by the natural climate phenomenon El Nino. [ more ]
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Axios
5 months ago
Environment

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels surging to new highs as COP28 leaders meet

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are soaring to record levels, surpassing the Paris Agreement's target for limiting global warming.
Leaders at COP28 must agree on rapid cuts in fossil fuel emissions to keep the 2°C target alive. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Environment

Greenpeace: Manufacturers not doing enough to cut emissions

Major electronics companies are not doing enough to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, according to Greenpeace.
Five of the largest electronics manufacturers increased their emissions in 2022 compared to 2020.
None of the companies in the report have committed to halving their emissions by 2030. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Environment

An X-ray of 171 years' worth of greenhouse gases: From those historically responsible for the climate crisis to the largest emitters today

2023 is projected to be the hottest year since reliable temperature records began in 1850.
The United States and the European Union are responsible for almost a third of global carbon dioxide emissions since 1850.
China accounts for an additional 13% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions since 1850. [ more ]
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Mail Online
1 month ago
UK news

Britain's greenhouse gas emissions FELL by 5.4% last year

Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK fell by 5.4% last year due to a decrease in natural gas usage caused by soaring prices.
Since 1990, greenhouse gases in Britain have fallen by 52.7%, attributed to moving away from coal to gas and renewable energy. [ more ]
The Verge
3 months ago
Environment

The EU proposes slashing pollution 90 percent by 2040

The European Commission wants to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels.
There is pushback on the proposal due to the reliance on unproven technologies for capturing carbon dioxide emissions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Environment

2023 smashes record for world's hottest year by huge margin

2023 was the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2016 by a significant margin.
The primary cause of increased global heating in 2023 was continued record emissions of carbon dioxide, assisted by the natural climate phenomenon El Nino. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Environment

Global Carbon Emissions Keep Increasing

Global carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1.1% in 2023 due to increased pollution from China and India.
The world is on track to overshoot the targets set by the Paris Agreement unless rapid cuts in fossil fuel emissions are made. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Global Carbon Emissions Keep Increasing

Global carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1.1% in 2023 due to increased pollution from China and India.
The world is on track to overshoot the targets set by the Paris Agreement unless rapid cuts in fossil fuel emissions are made. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Global Carbon Emissions Keep Increasing

Global carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1.1% in 2023 due to increased pollution from China and India.
The world is on track to overshoot the targets set by the Paris Agreement unless rapid cuts in fossil fuel emissions are made. [ more ]
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