The researchers posit that the methane was released gradually at first and then in abundance from clathrates – methane ice that forms and stabilizes beneath ice sheets under specific temperatures and pressures. When the ice sheets became unstable, they collapsed, releasing pressure on the clathrates which began to degas.
Today, as Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the historic legislation to develop a comprehensive ocean management plan, Ocean Conservancy applauds the progress and urges Congress to follow suit by passing federal legislation.
An abrupt release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, from ice sheets that extended to Earth's low latitudes some 635 million years ago caused a dramatic shift in climate, scientists funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) report in this week's issue of the journal Nature.
The agreement aligns GE's experience in integrated gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) systems with proven carbon capture capabilities and Schlumberger's geologic storage expertise and capabilities for site selection, characterization and qualification.
The Green Grid, a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems, today announced the formation of two new Japan Work Groups as well as a formal relationship with The Green IT Promotion Council.
For those hoping to create a greener world, our country's millions of miles of asphalt roads may seem like an odd place to seek solutions. Yet, it's precisely because asphalt is so common that we have much to gain from making it more eco-friendly, says University of Wisconsin-Madison civil engineering professor Hussain Bahia.
The National Society of Energy Scholars(R) announced today that 21 students from River Hill High School have been elected to membership at a special graduation ceremony. Upon graduation, the National Energy Scholars(R) will continue to transform their communities, one home at a time.
An estimated 25 million very low-income families in America struggle with increased utility and energy costs due to inefficiently built housing. A new study by Enterprise Community Partners, Bringing Home the Benefits of Energy Efficiency to Low-Income Households.
Fenton Communications, the nation's leading public interest communications firm, announced today the expansion of its environmental practice to include green technology companies. Josh Baran will re-join the company, after a seven year hiatus, as Senior Vice President to head the green-tech division, focusing on renewable energy, environmentally sound technologies and innovation.
As fossil fuel emissions continue to climb, reducing the amount of sunlight hitting the Earth would definitely have a cooling effect on surface temperatures.
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