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New Long-Lived Greenhouse Gas Discovered in the Atmosphere

Scientists from U of T's Department of Chemistry have discovered a novel chemical lurking in the atmosphere that appears to be a long-lived greenhouse gas (LLGHG). The chemical – perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA) – is the most radiatively efficient chemical found to date, breaking all other chemical records for its potential to impact climate.

11 Dec 2013

Global Warming Shrinks Massive Plates of Sea Ice in the Arctic Ocean

For the past three decades, as the climate has warmed, the massive plates of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean have shrunk: In 2007, scientists observed nearly 50 percent less summer ice than had been seen in 1980.

5 Dec 2013

Previous Studies Underestimate Emissions from Cattle Farming and Fossil Fuel Production

The United States emits 1.5 times more of the greenhouse gas methane than leading estimates, according to a new study by a team of Earth and atmospheric scientists.

29 Nov 2013

Global Emissions Due to Fossil Fuel Set to Reach Unprecedented Level in Human History

Global emissions of carbon dioxide from the combustion of fossil fuels will reach 36 billion tonnes for the year 2013 – a level unprecedented in human history – according to the annual Global Carbon Budget, produced by an international team of researchers including Dr Jo House of the Cabot Institute at the University of Bristol.

21 Nov 2013

Natural Reserve System’s Climate Monitoring Network Helps Answer Climate Questions

Climate shapes the life around us. At the poles, thick fur coats and layers of blubber enable animals to withstand bitter cold. In deserts, small and drought-resistant leaves help plants survive extreme aridity.

20 Nov 2013

Global Emissions from Burning Fossil Fuels Set to Rise Again in 2013

Global emissions of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels are set to rise again in 2013, reaching a record high of 36 billion tonnes - according to new figures from the Global Carbon Project, co-led by researchers from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

19 Nov 2013

New Measurement Service to Better Quantify Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Centre for Carbon Measurement at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is partnering with Astrium Services to deliver a new emissions measurement service to enable countries and cities to better quantify their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

14 Nov 2013

UC Berkeley Achieves Carbon-Reduction Targets Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Two years ahead of schedule, a pledge made by UC Berkeley to reduce its carbon footprint to 1990 levels has been met, campus officials announced today (Tuesday, Nov. 12).

13 Nov 2013

CO2CARE EU Project Discusses Technologies for Safe Closure of Geological CO2 Storage Sites

At the final conference of the EU project CO2CARE - CO2 Site Closure Assessment Research - at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences from 04 to 06 November 2013 more than 60 experts from academia, industry and regulatory authorities from 13 countries discussed technologies and procedures for a safe and sustainable closure of geological CO2 storage sites.

11 Nov 2013