Attempting to slow the impact of global warming requires rapid and far-reaching transitions to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. By 2030, global net human-caused emissions would need to decline by 45 percent from 2010 levels and be at zero by 2050. Any remaining emissions would need to be balanced by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. […]
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How long can gas stations maintain low prices for consumers? Adapt or die. The answer lies in convenience stores that appeal to customers and attract them to their locations. For example, in Akron, Ohio, there’s an unmanned gas station that offers compressed natural gas, electric charging stations, and credit card slots. Service stations The fuel […]
We’ve all heard of the benefits of composting, but does it actually produce methane? There is an ongoing debate over whether or not this method produces methane. Fortunately, there are ways to limit the amount of methane produced during the composting process. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at both Anaerobic and Direct […]
Delhi, India, is the world’s most polluted city. However, it isn’t alone. Lucknow is the most polluted city outside of India. Other cities on the list include Peshawar in Pakistan and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. These places have extremely poor air quality, and they also have some of the most impoverished residents. Here, we will look […]
Carbon dioxide is one of the major greenhouse gases. It is produced naturally by animals and plants. When plants do not have enough oxygen, they exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen. However, if too much carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, it can be dangerous. If the carbon dioxide concentration becomes high enough, it can […]
Climate change is the greatest health threat facing humanity. It requires unprecedented changes in our society. The impacts are not only felt by humans but animals, too. Currently, 19 of the 20 warmest years on record have been recorded in this century. Sea ice is diminishing at an alarming rate. Flooding will become more common, […]
If you are concerned about the effects of climate change, you may have heard of the terms global warming and climate change. These two terms refer to the same thing – the increase in greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity. In fact, the two terms are often used interchangeably, especially in normal communications. In […]
When you think about plants, you may have some preconceived ideas about what they do. They take in nutrients and other elements from their environment. That means that they need oxygen and carbon dioxide. They also need water and N to live and grow. However, it is only in recent years that we have understood […]
In this article, we discuss Australia’s carbon tax and its revenue neutrality. We look at the effect it will have on businesses and emissions. This article was written with the hopes of providing an unbiased assessment of the carbon tax. You may be pleasantly surprised. Weighing the costs and benefits of the carbon tax, we’ll […]
There are many layers of the atmosphere. We know about the Exosphere, the Mesosphere, the Tropopause and the Tropospheric layer. However, many of us are not aware of the details of these layers and do not know how they work. Here are some facts about these layers. So, you can understand how they work better. […]