Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/01/11/oceans-hotter-2021-any-time-recorded-history “Ocean warming keeps breaking records, which is a reminder that the world needs action to combat climate change.” KENNY STANCIL January 11, 2022 New research out Tuesday shows that the world’s oceans last year were hotter than they’ve ever … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/10/25/humanity-way-track-wmo-says-atmospheric-carbon-level-unseen-3-million-years The new report has “a stark, scientific message for climate change negotiators at COP 26,” said the head of the World Meteorological Organization. ANDREA GERMANOS October 25, 2021 Carbon dioxide concentrations reached a new record high in 2020, … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): After the second warmest January to March since national temperature began being recorded in 1880, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is projecting a 75% chance that 2020 will be recorded as the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/08/climate-watchdog-warns-us-fracking-boom-leading-30-rise-greenhouse-gas-emissions Published on Wednesday, January 08, 2020 by Common Dreams “This analysis shows that we’re heading in the wrong direction and really need to slow emissions growth from the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.” By Jessica Corbett, staff … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-04-18/climate-change-air-quality/pa-considering-carbon-cap-and-trade/a66207-1 April 18, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania is the source of 1 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. (martin33/Adobestock) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania could be carbon neutral … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Fluorinated gases persist in the atmosphere for thousands of years. They are so potent that even tiny amounts can have massive effects on global temperature. The Environmental Protection Agency calls them “the most potent and longest lasting … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): If you’ve shopped for a computer, washing machine, or refrigerator, you’ve seen a little blue label on products that have been certified by ENERGY STAR. The voluntary program – established under President George H. … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-12-09/climate-change-air-quality/draft-permits-first-step-to-reduce-methane-emissions-in-pa/a55320-1 December 9, 2016 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The draft permits requiring natural-gas operators to check for and repair leaks only would apply to new oil and gas facilities in … Continued
Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/08/16/nasa-study-nails-fracking-source-massive-methane-hot-spot Published on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 by Common Dreams The 2,500-square mile plume is said to be the largest concentration of the potent greenhouse gas in the country By Lauren McCauley, staff writer This map shows anomalous … Continued