Greenhouse Gas Emission : Science World Report

Sep 15, 2015 11:39 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Catalyst May Help Create a Hydrogen Economy to Replace Fossil Fuels

Scientists have taken a step forward when it comes to creating hydrogen as fuel. They've created a highly efficient catalyst that could ease the way to a hydrogen economy.

Aug 27, 2015 10:25 AM EDT

Bacteria May Protect Planet Earth by Sucking Up Excess Methane

Scientists have taken a closer look at methanotrophs in hopes of developing an array of biotechnological applications that exploit methane and protect our environment from this gas.

Aug 21, 2015 09:02 AM EDT

California Drought May Have Been Partly Caused by Climate Change

It turns out that climate change may have worsened California's drought.

Jul 29, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Greenhouse Gases from United States 'Corn Belt' Grossly Underestimated

It turns out that estimates for house much greenhouse gas the "corn belt" in the United States has been producing have been far too low.

Jul 28, 2015 11:06 AM EDT

GMO Rice Tackles Global Warming by Emitting Less Greenhouse Gases

A genetically modified strain of rice may be good for the environment. Scientists have developed a new GMO that produces far less methane than traditional rice, which could help curb the amount of greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere.

Jun 15, 2015 02:48 PM EDT

Climate Change: 4.3-Degree Temperature Jump May Occur, Warns IEA

The Earth may be in for a scorcher in the future. The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that temperatures could adjust by as much as 4.3 degrees Celsius by the end of this century.

Feb 11, 2015 11:37 AM EST

Geoengineering May Cool the Earth, But Cutting CO2 Emissions is Crucial

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions may not be enough to stave off climate catastrophe. That's why researchers are examining geoengineering approaches that could potentially help control the planet's climate. Now, though, scientists are urging further research into the matter before any steps are taken...

Sep 10, 2014 07:56 AM EDT

Carbon Dioxide Concentrations Grow to Record High in 2013 with Greenhouse Gases

It turns out that carbon dioxide levels are higher than ever. Scientists have announced that the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new record high in 2013, propelled by a surge in carbon dioxide.

Jun 18, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

Sheep and Other Livestock May Not Produce Methane Equally: Source of Greenhouse Gases

Not all livestock are created equal, and some may be having quite the impact on our climate with their methane emissions.

Jan 24, 2014 11:10 AM EST

Global Warming Will (Eventually) Worsen World Economic Conditions

It turns out that climate change is both real and man-made--and may cost the world quite a bit. According to the Copenhagen Consensus Center, "Climate change is real and man-made...After year 2070, global warming will become a net cost to the world, justifying cost-effective climate action."