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Issues, Markets, Testing and Policy Issues on Carbon Sinks to be Discussed by Expert Panel

With reducing carbon emissions on the national agenda, a group of expert panelists will discuss methods, markets, testing and policy issues on how carbon sinks or carbon sequestration may be used to reduce atmospheric CO2

29 Sep 2008

Plant Ecosystem Study Simulates Climate Conditions in 2100

A new experiment to find out how British plant ecosystems may be affected by future changes to climate and biodiversity is underway at Imperial College London

29 Sep 2008

Journal Says Rather Than Blame Cities for Climate Change, We Should See Them As Solutions

Cities are being unfairly blamed for most of humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions and this threatens efforts to tackle climate change, warns a study in the October 2008 issue of the journal Environment and Urbanization

28 Sep 2008

Go To Space on NASA's Climate Change Discovery Satellite

Members of the public can send their names around Earth on NASA's Glory satellite, the first mission dedicated to understanding the effects of particles in the atmosphere and the sun's variability on our climate

28 Sep 2008

Audi Clean Diesel Vehicle to Hit the Road in Coast-to-Coast Rally

America will soon discover Audi TDI turbocharged clean diesel technology, which has earned media attention and consumer praise throughout the world for its exceptional fuel efficiency and dynamic performance

28 Sep 2008

Over 100,000 People Rally for a New Green Economy and Clean Energy Corps

With a reeling economy, soaring gas prices and rising fears of a global climate crisis, more than 100,000 people rallied at events across the country to urge leaders to jump start the clean energy economy

28 Sep 2008

A Dozen Things You Might Not Know That Make Vinyl Siding Green

The Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc. (VSI) has put a "colorful" twist on the typical white paper. Entitled A Dozen Things You Might Not Know That Make Vinyl Siding Green, the new green paper identifies 12 ways vinyl siding is a sustainable exterior cladding choice

25 Sep 2008

Expert to Gather at Forum to Discuss Global Water Crisis

Water is a fundamental need of all life on our planet; however in this age, the issue of fresh water has become one of conflict and tension. Global water policies are failing to meet the needs of populations, while ecosystems are paying a severe price for the lack of innovation

25 Sep 2008

Beetles Killing Pine Trees Altering Weather Patterns in the Rocky Mountains

By killing large swaths of forests in the Rocky Mountains, mountain pine beetles may be altering local weather patterns and air quality. NCAR is leading an international field project exploring how the loss of trees and other vegetation influences rainfall, temperatures, smog, and other aspects of the atmosphere

25 Sep 2008

Global Carbon Budget Shows Carbon Emissions Continue to Speed Up Despite Concerns and Public Efforts

The Global Carbon Project posted the most recent figures for the worlds' carbon budget, a key to understanding the balance of carbon added to the atmosphere, the underpinning of human induced climate change

25 Sep 2008