Tag: Climate Change Mitigation
New Methane-Reducing Rice Variety: Less Gassy Paddies
New Rice Variety Aims to Reduce Methane Emissions From PaddiesIn a world where climate change is a pressing concern, the impact of agriculture on greenhouse gas emissions cannot be understated. While cows are often...
Trump Administration’s Climate Data Purge: Research Groups Save Information
In recent weeks, the Trump administration's swift and sweeping changes to environmental policies have sparked widespread concern and confusion across the nation. From executive orders declaring a "national energy emergency" to the removal of...
Study Finds Geoengineering Technology Ineffective for Removing Methane from Atmosphere
Study Reveals Geoengineering Technology Ineffective in Removing Methane from AtmosphereA groundbreaking study conducted by atmospheric scientists at the University of Utah has shed light on the effectiveness or lack thereof of a proposed geoengineering...
The Pope’s Influence on Notre Dame’s Decarbonization Efforts vs. Alabama Coal Investment
Notre Dame's Decarbonization EffortsIn a bid to combat climate change, the University of Notre Dame, a prestigious Catholic institution, embarked on a journey towards decarbonization following a powerful call to action from Pope Francis...
Virginia’s Transition: From Draining Peatlands to Carbon Sinks
Virginia's Transition: From Draining Peatlands to Carbon SinksFred Wurster, a hydrologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has spent the past decade working tirelessly to restore the Great Dismal Swamp in southern Virginia....
Climate Change: How Protecting the Ocean Can Help Combat Global Warming
Surfing for Change: How Protecting Ocean Ecosystems Battles Climate ChangeIn the picturesque setting of Rao Island off the coast of Morotai in Indonesia, a group of children joyfully splashes in the crystal-clear waters, surrounded...
Assessing the Impact of Joe Biden as America’s First Climate President
Assessing the Impact of Joe Biden as America's First Climate PresidentAs Joe Biden took office, doubts loomed over his commitment to addressing climate change. Amid a global pandemic and a divisive political landscape, his...
Global Support Grows for Shipping Emissions Tax to Fund Climate Action
Global Support Grows for Shipping Emissions Tax to Fund Climate ActionIn a significant global shift towards combating climate change, more governments are now backing a proposal for a global levy on maritime emissions. This...
New York Climate Superfund Law: What You Need to Know
Governor Hochul Signs New York Climate Superfund LawIn a groundbreaking move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has officially signed the state's climate superfund law, marking a significant step in the fight against climate change....
2024 Emissions Reduction Progress in Major Economies
2024 Emissions Reduction Progress in Major EconomiesIn a world grappling with the urgent need to curb emissions and combat climate change, the recent data on emissions in major economies in 2024 paints a concerning...
