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Lakes in the Northern Hemisphere Could Release More CO2 due to Global Climate Change

Many of the world’s approximately 117 million lakes act as wet chimneys releasing large amounts of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, CO2, into the atmosphere. The most recent estimates show that CO2 emissions from the world’s lakes, water courses and reservoirs are equivalent to almost a quarter of all the carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels.

11 Nov 2015

NASA Explores Impact of Climate Change on North Atlantic Phytoplankton

NASA begins a five-year study this month of the annual cycle of phytoplankton and the impact that small airborne particles emitted from the ocean have on the climate-sensitive North Atlantic.

6 Nov 2015

CDP Recognizes Lockheed Martin as One of Top Corporations for Disclosing Climate Change Management

Lockheed Martin has been recognized by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) as one of the world's top corporations for disclosing climate change impacts in its operations.

From Lockheed Martin 6 Nov 2015

Substitutes for Ozone-Damaging Chemicals Can Break Down to Form Long-Lasting Greenhouse Gas

Some substitutes for ozone-damaging chemicals being phased out worldwide under international agreements are themselves potent greenhouse gases and contribute to warming.

4 Nov 2015

Parts of Arctic Ocean to Experience More Days of Open Water by 2050s

By the 2050s, parts of the Arctic Ocean once covered by sea ice much of the year will see at least 60 days a year of open water, according to a new modeling study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder.

3 Nov 2015

Extreme Temperature-Based Events Key to Understanding Climate of Chesapeake Bay

For the millions of people who live in its expansive coastal areas, Chesapeake Bay provides an important source of income and recreational enjoyment. To protect the ecosystem and the livelihood of area residents, it is important to assess how climate variability and change will affect Chesapeake Bay's shallow water ecosystems and water quality.

2 Nov 2015

CLIMATE-KIC Honors Nerdalize with Europe’s Best Climate Venture Award

Climate-KIC has announced cleantech start-up Nerdalize from the Netherlands as the winner of the European finals of the Venture Competition 2015 last night in Birmingham (UK).

2 Nov 2015

NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Sees Seasonal Change Patterns and Carbon Dioxide Variations around the Globe

Scientists busy poring over more than a year of data from NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) mission are seeing patterns emerge as they seek answers to the science questions that drive the mission.

2 Nov 2015

Vanderbilt University Decreases Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 18 percent from its peak in 2008 and by 13 percent overall from calendar years 2005 to 2014, according to the Vanderbilt Sustainability and Environmental Management Office’s latest annual GHG inventory.

30 Oct 2015

Haze Due to Air Pollution Reducing Surface Solar Radiation in China

Haze due to weak winds and air pollution is reducing surface solar radiation in China, which has major consequences for the climate, the environment and the economy. These are the findings of a research report now being published in Scientific Reports. An international team of researchers including those from the University of Gothenburg is behind the study.

29 Oct 2015