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Congratulations, Buffoons! We Did More Global Warming Last Year Than in Any Other Year in Human History

2023 is the worst year for global warming on record with CO2 levels surpassing 420 ppm, emphasizing urgent action is needed.

Greenhouse Gases Increased to Record High Levels in 2023 - Report

Rising greenhouse gas concentrations are accelerating climate change, with record CO2 levels and alarming impacts on glaciers and global temperatures.

Health impacts of global warming hit record levels but governments continue to fund fossil fuels

The climate crisis is significantly impacting human health, with new records in health indicators linked to climate change.

UC Berkeley team discovers new material to capture CO2: Here's how it works

UC Berkeley developed a new COF material that captures CO2 from air, providing innovative solutions for climate readiness.

UC Berkeley scientists make groundbreaking climate discovery

COF-999 is a groundbreaking porous material developed to capture carbon dioxide from the air, potentially mitigating climate change effects.

Hundreds of methane super-sources pinpointed in satellite data

New algorithms can effectively detect and monitor methane emissions from various sources.
The identification of high-emission areas is crucial in tackling climate change.

Congratulations, Buffoons! We Did More Global Warming Last Year Than in Any Other Year in Human History

2023 is the worst year for global warming on record with CO2 levels surpassing 420 ppm, emphasizing urgent action is needed.

Greenhouse Gases Increased to Record High Levels in 2023 - Report

Rising greenhouse gas concentrations are accelerating climate change, with record CO2 levels and alarming impacts on glaciers and global temperatures.

Health impacts of global warming hit record levels but governments continue to fund fossil fuels

The climate crisis is significantly impacting human health, with new records in health indicators linked to climate change.

UC Berkeley team discovers new material to capture CO2: Here's how it works

UC Berkeley developed a new COF material that captures CO2 from air, providing innovative solutions for climate readiness.

UC Berkeley scientists make groundbreaking climate discovery

COF-999 is a groundbreaking porous material developed to capture carbon dioxide from the air, potentially mitigating climate change effects.

Hundreds of methane super-sources pinpointed in satellite data

New algorithms can effectively detect and monitor methane emissions from various sources.
The identification of high-emission areas is crucial in tackling climate change.
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We Deserve a Quieter World

Noise pollution is a serious and often overlooked environmental issue that is deteriorating both human health and ecosystems.

Canada's 2023 wildfires released more greenhouse gases than most countries

Canada's wildfires released more greenhouse gases than several top-emitting countries, challenging reliance on forests as effective carbon sinks.

How do you get enough protein in a climate-friendly way?

Meat production contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
Reducing global beef consumption can have a positive impact on deforestation.

Boston to replace 80 gas stoves with electric in Dorchester apartments

Gas stoves pose health and climate risks
Replacing gas stoves with electric appliances in Boston's Dorchester housing communities will improve public health and reduce greenhouse gases.

What is carbon capture and storage? DW 02/06/2024

Carbon dioxide concentrations are 50% higher than 200 years ago due to human activity.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) can prevent excess carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.

Editorial: Chicago should cool down on banning natural gas in new buildings and let this be debated statewide

Mayor Brandon Johnson and allies have introduced an ordinance to ban natural gas in most newly constructed buildings.
There is a debate on whether the ban should be decided at the state level rather than the city level.

We Deserve a Quieter World

Noise pollution is a serious and often overlooked environmental issue that is deteriorating both human health and ecosystems.

Canada's 2023 wildfires released more greenhouse gases than most countries

Canada's wildfires released more greenhouse gases than several top-emitting countries, challenging reliance on forests as effective carbon sinks.

How do you get enough protein in a climate-friendly way?

Meat production contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
Reducing global beef consumption can have a positive impact on deforestation.

Boston to replace 80 gas stoves with electric in Dorchester apartments

Gas stoves pose health and climate risks
Replacing gas stoves with electric appliances in Boston's Dorchester housing communities will improve public health and reduce greenhouse gases.

What is carbon capture and storage? DW 02/06/2024

Carbon dioxide concentrations are 50% higher than 200 years ago due to human activity.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) can prevent excess carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.

Editorial: Chicago should cool down on banning natural gas in new buildings and let this be debated statewide

Mayor Brandon Johnson and allies have introduced an ordinance to ban natural gas in most newly constructed buildings.
There is a debate on whether the ban should be decided at the state level rather than the city level.
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The UN holds the first Cop climate conference in Berlin archive, 1995

Germany and Britain challenge the US and other rich countries to commit to cutting air pollution at the UN climate conference.
United States and oil-exporting countries make concessions, leading to a breakthrough on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.

Is China a climate hero or a fossil fuel baddie? DW 12/04/2023

China is a global leader in renewable energy, with significant growth in renewables capacity in recent years.
China is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, primarily due to burning fossil fuels.

U.S. and China Reach New Climate Agreement

China agrees to reduce emissions from power sector and curb all greenhouse gases in deal with the US.
The pact between China and the US offers hope for global climate negotiations and sends a clear signal to the rest of the world.
China and the US will begin more substantive dialogue on energy policy, strategies, technologies, and climate actions.

UN says greenhouse gases in atmosphere hit record high in 2022

The concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached new highs last year, according to the UN's World Meteorological Organization.
The world needs to cut the use of fossil fuels to address climate change, according to the head of the UN's meteorological agency.
Global concentrations of carbon dioxide were 50 percent higher than the pre-industrial average, setting a new record.

China and the U.S. Pledge To Step Up Climate Efforts

China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate efforts to address climate change, including reducing emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases.
Cooperation between the two countries is vital for the success of the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Dubai.
Both countries will work together to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Climate-heating gases reach record highs, UN reports

Climate-heating gases in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2022.
Concentration of carbon dioxide is now 50% higher than before the Industrial Revolution.
Countries are failing to deliver on policies to cut emissions.

The UN holds the first Cop climate conference in Berlin archive, 1995

Germany and Britain challenge the US and other rich countries to commit to cutting air pollution at the UN climate conference.
United States and oil-exporting countries make concessions, leading to a breakthrough on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.

Is China a climate hero or a fossil fuel baddie? DW 12/04/2023

China is a global leader in renewable energy, with significant growth in renewables capacity in recent years.
China is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, primarily due to burning fossil fuels.

U.S. and China Reach New Climate Agreement

China agrees to reduce emissions from power sector and curb all greenhouse gases in deal with the US.
The pact between China and the US offers hope for global climate negotiations and sends a clear signal to the rest of the world.
China and the US will begin more substantive dialogue on energy policy, strategies, technologies, and climate actions.

UN says greenhouse gases in atmosphere hit record high in 2022

The concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached new highs last year, according to the UN's World Meteorological Organization.
The world needs to cut the use of fossil fuels to address climate change, according to the head of the UN's meteorological agency.
Global concentrations of carbon dioxide were 50 percent higher than the pre-industrial average, setting a new record.

China and the U.S. Pledge To Step Up Climate Efforts

China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate efforts to address climate change, including reducing emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases.
Cooperation between the two countries is vital for the success of the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Dubai.
Both countries will work together to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Climate-heating gases reach record highs, UN reports

Climate-heating gases in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2022.
Concentration of carbon dioxide is now 50% higher than before the Industrial Revolution.
Countries are failing to deliver on policies to cut emissions.
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Biden Reportedly Plans to Skip COP28 Climate Summit Kicking Off This Week

President Joe Biden plans to skip the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, angering climate advocates
Biden's decision to skip the climate summit reflects his administration's slow action on fossil fuel phaseout
The US is the largest historical emitter of greenhouse gases and is on pace to extract more oil and gas than ever

New Space Station Sensor Can Reveal Hidden Greenhouse Gas Polluters

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) sensor installed on the International Space Station (ISS) can gather highly detailed observations of greenhouse gas plumes.
EMIT's ability to pinpoint emission sources can be a valuable tool in tackling the climate crisis as greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere increase.
EMIT has prioritized monitoring dust but has also gathered data on greenhouse gases, focusing on methane over carbon dioxide.
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