Monday, November 23, 2009

carbon dioxide

CO2 Curve Ticks Upward as Key Climate Talks Loom

Leading atmospheric scientist sees "coin-flip odds" for serious consequences from record CO2 levels. more >>

Ukraine's Carbon Windfall an Issue for Copenhagen

The collapse of its industry has allowed Ukraine to reap the profits of selling carbon credits. more >>

Oceans Struggle to Absorb More Carbon Dioxide

First year-by-year study of CO2 absorption reveals a decline, with major implications for climate. more >>

Dutch Government Pushes Forward on CO2 Storage

The pilot program will pump some 800,000 tons of CO2 into depleted gas fields a mile underground. more >>

China Leads World to Higher Carbon Pollution

CO2 emissions rose 671 million tons from 2007 to 2008, three-quarters of which is attributed to China. more >>

Scientist: Carbon Dioxide Doesn't Cause Global Warming

Noted geologist says Earth needs more, not less, carbon dioxide to feed plant life. more >>

Carbon Dioxide Sponge

An accidentally discovered macromolecule seems to trap the greenhouse gas from the air. more >>

Ozone Hole Trims Polar Water’s CO2-Absorbing Power

Simulations also suggest that the dearth of ozone over Antarctica leads to ocean acidification. more >>

Carbon Dioxide Not to Blame In Ice Age Mystery

The reason why those cold spells now come less frequently is still unknown. more >>

Obama Administration Pouring $1 Billion Into Clean Coal Project

Steven Chu announced that a large chunk of stimulus money will go to the FutureGen project. more >>

How Solid Is Concrete's Carbon Footprint?

Concrete may absorb more carbon dioxide than earlier estimates suggested. more >>

Consortium Looks For Ways To Limit Carbon Dioxide

Why Clean Coal Is Years Away

Coal is here to stay, but efforts to cut emissions are ambitious, expensive, and have largely stumbled. more >>

Energy Efficiency Comes Cheap But Needs A Push Anyway

Unlocking the value of using less power. more >>

Governors Rush In Where Washington Fears to Tread

Midwestern states are the latest to craft a regional climate change deal. more >>

The 10 Biggest Carbon Dioxide Polluters

For the first time, a look at the power companies with the most greenhouse gas emissions. more >>

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