A Next Generation of Heroes
In the future our warriors and leaders may more often emerge from the ranks of young men and women willing to go in harm’s way to confront an expanding range of catastrophes in dangerous settings from the burning islands of Indonesia to the floodwaters of Europe. It’s going to be a rough transition to a sustainable blue planet for ten billion people …
Rate of Temperature Change Along World’s Coastlines Changed Dramatically Over Past Three Decades
Locally, changes in coastal ocean temperatures may be much more extreme than global averages imply.
Desert Solar Power: Opportunities For Green Energy, Yet Challenges In Application
The appeal of building solar power plants in deserts like Ivanpah’s Mojave is obvious, especially when the mind-blowing statistics get thrown around, such as: The world’s deserts receive more energy beamed down from the sun in six hours than humankind uses in a year.
EU Plans to Make it Mandatory For Ship Owners to Measure Carbon Emissions
Owners of large ships using EU ports will have to measure and report annual carbon emissions from January 2018 under new European commission proposals published on Friday.
Global Warming Behind Australia’s ‘Angry Summer’: Study
Man made global warming was likely a significant contributing factor in Australia’s “Angry Summer” of 2012-2013, according to a new study. It was the country’s hottest on record and featured devastating wildfires as well as widespread flooding.
For our future, today can’t be Obama’s final Act On Climate
President Obama ordered the first-ever federal limits on carbon pollution from power plants today, as part of a broad-based climate change initiative.
U.S. Airports Face Increasing Threat From Rising Seas
Due to climate change-related sea level rise, LaGuardia and other coastal hubs throughout the U.S. face a growing risk of flooding during even modest storms.
Solar Boat Türanor Becomes a Research Vessel to Study Climate Change
The Sun-powered craft that went around the world, will now gather data on how global warming is affecting the Gulf Stream.
Obama Administration Considers Sweeping Climate Plan
The Obama administration is considering a sweeping initiative to address climate change, including the first-ever limits on carbon dioxide from power plants, the country’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions…