Environment
New Concern About Melting Permafrost
January 14, 2020, 2:46 pm EST
Scientists long have warned about the potential for carbon dioxide and methane emissions as climate change causes permafrost to melt in arctic regions, but now they say there’s potential for significant nitrous oxide emissions as well, which could exacerbate the cycle of global warming.
Extremely Fuel-Efficient Car
January 14, 2020, 2:46 pm EST
Engineering students from Quebec won a competition by Shell to design an extremely fuel-efficient car, beating many other student teams.
Antarctic Ice Chunk Could Break Off Soon
January 14, 2020, 2:46 pm EST
A huge chunk of ice in Antarctica’s ice shelf that’s the size of Delaware is about to break off.
Plan Outlines Battle Against Ocean Plastic
January 14, 2020, 2:46 pm EST
A test of combatting the scourge of plastic ocean trash is ready for implementation.
Antarctica is Turning Green
January 14, 2020, 2:46 pm EST
A shockingly green landscape across parts of Antarctica as warming temps allow moss to flourish.
Fungal Diseases on Rise Because of This
January 14, 2020, 2:46 pm EST
Scientists believe the rise in fungal diseases may be due to the warming climate.
Hawaii's Big Island a Trash Dump?
January 14, 2020, 2:46 pm EST
Trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch regularly floats across the ocean and winds up on Kamilo Beach on the eastern end of Hawaii’s Big Island.
Microbes Could Lower Mercury Levels
January 14, 2020, 2:46 pm EST
Oak Ridge National Laboratory research has identified new microbes that can break down methylmercury, a possible new tool for detoxifying water environments.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Set to Increase Again in 2019
January 2, 2020, 4:36 pm EST
In 2019, global carbon emissions are set to increase for the third consecutive year.
French President Criticizes Trump
January 2, 2020, 4:36 pm EST
The French president delivered an unusual message in English from the presidential palace to blast Pres. Trump and encourage Americans to work with France on limiting greenhouse gases.
