Environment Archives - Page 6 of 38

A new carbon-neutral process can produce coal-like fuel from sewage and compost

Nov 7, 2018

A newly developed process produces a biocarbon fuel that can replace coal, using only organic waste. The production itself is carbon-neutral, and produces lower levels of other waste like nitrogen, sulfur, and ...

Hydroelectric brings more risks than benefits, says new study

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Nov 5, 2018

Environment, Science

The environmental risks of hydroelectric power outweigh its benefits for the developing world, according to a new study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The re...

Palau will ban sunscreen to protect local coral reefs

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Nov 2, 2018

Environment, Policy, Science

The island nation of Palau is set to ban some common types of sunscreen in an effort to preserve its distinctive coral reefs, according to ABC News. Last week, President Tommy Remengesau Jr. signed the law, whi...

Brazil’s far-right Bolsonaro is as much a danger to science as to democracy

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Oct 30, 2018

Environment, Opinion, Science, World

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro won Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday, earning support from 55 percent of voters. Bolsonaro has often been called the “Tropical Trump,” given his many parallels with th...

New low-cost cooling material could help replace air conditioning

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Oct 27, 2018

Environment, Innovation, Science

A new material created by researchers could offer an affordable, environmentally friendly alternative for cooling homes and other buildings, according to BBC News. Using a reflective material made from glass an...

Despite cuts in regulations, US emissions continued to decline last year

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Oct 21, 2018

Environment, Science

Emissions of greenhouse gases in the US fell 2.7 percent in 2017, as coal power plants have closed in the face of increasingly stiff competition from natural gas and renewables like wind and solar, according to...

Barley crops, vital for beer, will face threats in a changing climate

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Oct 15, 2018

Environment, Science

New research into the effects of climate change suggests pressure on barley crops could reduce yields and drive up prices as temperatures rise. Barley, vital ingredient in beer, is highly sensitive to drought a...

Climate deniers use misleading tactics to downplay worsening extreme weather

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Oct 13, 2018

Environment, Opinion, Science

Following severe hurricanes in the past several years, including Harvey, Florence, and now Michael, questions have been raised over the role of climate change in causing the intense wind and flooding that take ...

Landmark UN report warns of climate crisis just two decades away

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Oct 9, 2018

Environment, Science

A new UN report has issued the most dire warning yet over climate change, saying the world has only about 12 years to limit rising temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to The Guardian. Warming beyond ...

The Trump administration quietly admitted climate change is real, but says it’s pointless to cut emissions

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Oct 6, 2018

Environment, Opinion, Policy, Science

Throughout his time in office and during his campaign, Trump has expressed his doubt in the idea of manmade climate change. Despite some mixed signals, he has generally oscillated between denying the science of...