carbon dioxide

CO2 Curve Ticks Upward as Key Climate Talks Loom

Nation & World - November 23, 2009

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

Ukraine's Carbon Windfall an Issue for Copenhagen

Nation & World - November 22, 2009

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

Oceans Struggle to Absorb More Carbon Dioxide

Science - November 19, 2009

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

Dutch Government Pushes Forward on CO2 Storage

Science - November 18, 2009

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

Science - November 17, 2009

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

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 7, 2009

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

Carbon Dioxide Sponge

Science - July 27, 2009

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

Ozone Hole Trims Polar Water’s CO2-Absorbing Power

Science - June 29, 2009

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

Carbon Dioxide Not to Blame In Ice Age Mystery

Science - June 22, 2009

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

Obama Administration Pouring $1 Billion Into Clean Coal Project

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 12, 2009

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

How Solid Is Concrete's Carbon Footprint?

Science - May 20, 2009

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

Consortium Looks For Ways To Limit Carbon Dioxide

Science - April 27, 2009

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Why Clean Coal Is Years Away

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 17, 2009

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

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - December 19, 2007

Unlocking the value of using less power. more >>

Governors Rush In Where Washington Fears to Tread

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - November 15, 2007

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

The 10 Biggest Carbon Dioxide Polluters

By Marianne Lavelle - Money - November 14, 2007

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