A Graphical Tour Through the Climate of 2011
New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA show that for the 35th year in a row, the globe was warmer than average during 2011, and about the 10th-warmest year on record since 1880. … Read More
Sea Level Rise Poses Big Threat to Washington, D.C.
The study helps localize a problem that is more typically discussed at the global level, and makes clear that public officials must make decisions in the near-term in order to minimize future losses.… Read More
Warming Arctic May Be Causing Cooler Winters in Eastern U.S., Europe
According to the study, as the Arctic warms and loses more sea ice during the summer, more moisture can evaporate from the Arctic Ocean.… Read More
Exploring the New EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Database
In total, the database contains information on facilities that account for about 80 percent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions.… Read More
Covering the Coverage: Scientists Propose Cuts in Methane, Soot Emissions
"I mean, it's like picking a fight with the biggest bully in the schoolyard," he says with a note of lament. "You know, you get your lunch money stolen...… Read More
Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions Where You Live
In addition to serving as the foundation for regulations, the EPA hopes energy companies and the public use the data to improve their decision making. … Read More
Chinese Airlines Refuse to Pay EU Carbon Fees
As the Guardian story states, "airlines that fail to pay carbon allowances can be fined €100 per tonne of carbon dioxide. Persistent offenders are liable to be banned" from flying to Europe.… Read More
Delta Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add EU Emissions Fee
The fee is aimed at helping the airline cope with the EU emissions trading rule that went into effect on Sunday.… Read More
