A less known concern about global warming, permafrost carbon feedback is one that is gaining more attention at present. A vicious cycle of warming and melting may worsen the…
If you ask IEA’s Dr. Fatih Birol what type of energy source he would place his bet on in the near future, his answer might surprise you. Dr….
Our economy and ecology are forever linked. The two words sound alike, as they come from the same Greek word “oikos” or “ecos,” which mean the home. But…
There’s something in the water. And it’s worrying residents affected by the recent super storm Sandy. As if power outages, facility shutdowns, and fuel shortages weren’t enough, The…
Both sand and time are literally running out for artificial beaches because of a warming climate, rising sea levels, and extreme weather. Artificial beaches are maintained through the…
Extreme water stress like flooding is proving to take its toll with failing infrastructure and transportation difficulties affecting millions of urban commuters. These and other crises induced by…
In the wake of power outages, fuel shortages, and facility shutdowns in post-Sandy New York, the bike is having a shining moment in the urban transportation crisis. In…
Attention on the upcoming US presidential elections was diverted as Hurricane Sandy swept parts of the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States this week. Hurricane Sandy devastated…
Although 98% of scientists believe that human activity is contributing to global climate change, climate-skeptic groups and individuals are putting forward a concerted effort to convince the public…
A recent research by a graduate student from Ohio suggests that introduced plant species may be able to respond better to climate change than native plant species. The…
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