Daily Archives: 2011/03/09

2010 Russia heat wave due to natural variability, say U.S. scientists


The 2010 Russian heat wave that killed thousands and cut into that country’s grain harvest was primarily due to natural variability, not human-spurred climate change, U.S. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The 2010 Russian heat wave that killed thousands and cut into … Continue reading

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Polar Ice Sheets Melting Faster Than Predicted


The thick glaciers covering Greenland and Antarctica are melting faster than scientists expected By Lauren Morello and ClimateWire   Ice loss from the massive ice sheets covering Greenland and Antarctica is accelerating, according to a new study. If the trend … Continue reading

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Carbon capture projects up in 2010, despite costs


The number of projects for capturing greenhouse gases from power plants and factories edged up in 2010 despite soaring costs and slow progress in U.N.-led efforts to slow climate change, a study showed on Tuesday. By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent … Continue reading

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Environment: Earth’s acid test


As the oceans rapidly grow more acidic, scientists are scrambling to discover how marine life is likely to react. Without the oceans and their vast ability to absorb carbon dioxide, Earth would be warming up much faster than it currently … Continue reading

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China unveils green targets


Premier vows to improve energy efficiency and curb pollution and carbon emissions. Growing environmental costs and energy demands have persuaded China’s leaders that the country cannot sustain its breakneck economic growth. In a speech on Saturday at the annual National … Continue reading

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