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Researchers tackle methane emissions with gas-guzzling bacteriaMelbourne, Australia (SPX) Aug 31, 2017 An international research team co-led by a Monash biologist has shown that methane-oxidising bacteria - key organisms responsible for greenhouse gas mitigation - are more flexible and resilient than previously thought. Soil bacteria that oxidise methane (methanotrophs) are globally important in capturing methane before it enters the atmosphere, and we now know that they can consume hydrogen gas to enhance their growth and survival. This new research, published in the prestigious Internationa ... read more |
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 Quake scares tourists from Mexico City's trendy heart Anxiety as Mexico mounts last-ditch search for quake survivors Desperate rescue effort after Hurricane Maria toll hits 33 What now? Mexicans in shelters ask themselves after quake Dam fails in Puerto Rico, 70,000 told to evacuate Mexico's quake-proof building codes not always respected | .. |
 Research identifies new microbe with potential to help rebalance Earth's nitrogen cycle New research from University of Alberta and University of Vienna microbiologists provides unparalleled insight into the Earth's nitrogen cycle, identifying and characterizing the ammonia-oxidizing m ... more | .. |
 Methane from tundra, ocean floor didn't spike during previous natural warming period Scientists concerned that global warming may release huge stores of methane from reservoirs beneath Arctic tundra and deposits of marine hydrates - a theory known as the "clathrate gun" hypothesis - ... more | .. |
 Study gives first proof that the Earth has a natural thermostat New data provides the first proof that the Earth has a natural thermostat which enables the planet to recover from extremes of climate change - but the recovery timescales are significant. This work ... more | .. |
 Asian Development Bank finds new climate finance stream The Asian Development Bank said it can tap into a new capital stream from a multilateral climate fund to help green up the economies of the Asia-Pacific. ... more |
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 Incomplete drought recovery may be the new normal The amount of time it takes for an ecosystem to recover from a drought is an important measure of a drought's severity. During the 20th century, the total area of land affected by drought increased, ... more | .. |
 Heat map showcases extreme temperatures in Southern Europe A new heat map published by the European Space Agency offers a colorful, bird's-eye-view of last week's heatwave in Southern Europe. ... more | .. |
 UNEP chief urges China to do more on climate The world's biggest polluter China has a "big job" ahead of it in the global fight against climate change, the UN's environment chief said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Can poor air quality mask global warming's effects During the 20th century, the average temperature of the continental United States rose by almost 1 degree Fahrenheit (0.5 degree Celsius) - everywhere, that is, except in the Southeast. There, until ... more |
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 Warm periods in the 20th century are not unprecedented during the last 2,000 years A great deal of evidence relating to ancient climate variation is preserved in proxy data such as tree rings, lake sediments, ice cores, stalagmites, corals and historical documents, and these sourc ... more | .. |
 US to join climate talks despite Paris accord exit The United States announced Friday it would still take part in international climate change negotiations in order to protect its interests, despite its planned withdrawal from the Paris accord on global warming. ... more | .. |
Government report sees drastic climate change impact in US: NYT Average US temperatures have risen dramatically and fast, with recent decades the warmest of the past 1,500 years, according to a draft federal government report cited by The New York Times on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Small odds of reaching 2 C climate goal: researchers There is a five-percent chance of limiting average global warming to under two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), the target set in the 2015 climate-rescue Paris Agreement, researchers said on Monday. ... more |
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 Could spraying particles into marine clouds help cool the planet The idea of geoengineering, also known as climate engineering, is very controversial. But as greenhouse gases continue to accumulate in our atmosphere, scientists are beginning to look at possible e ... more | .. |
 Al Gore: I've given up on climate 'catastrophe' Trump He once gave Donald Trump the benefit of the doubt, but mention the US president to Al Gore these days and you'll get a withering frown. ... more | .. |
 Could a geoengineering cocktail control the climate Geoengineering is a catch-all term that refers to various theoretical ideas for altering Earth's energy balance to combat climate change. New research from an international team of atmospheric scien ... more | .. |
 New carbon-capturing membranes may reduce greenhouse gas emissions Scientists in the Netherlands have developed a promising new membrane material to filter CO2 emissions. ... more |
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 Fly me to the Moon: For some, lunar village takes shape First space mining transaction in 10 years Global Aerospace Corporation to present Pluto lander concept to NASA Aussie astronaut calls for establishment of national space agency Hope to discover sure signs of life on Mars Lockheed Martin introduces new satellite bus lineup | .. |
 Vatican switches off fountains as Italy battles drought The historic fountains in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican lay empty Tuesday after the tiny city state turned them off as Italy struggles with a prolonged draught. ... more | .. |
 Sea temperature changes contributing to droughts Fluctuations in sea surface temperature are a factor in causing persistent droughts in North America and around the Mediterranean, new research suggests. A team from the universities of Exeter ... more | .. |
California extends tough climate policy measures to 2030 California legislators late Monday approved extending the state's tough measures to fight climate change to 2030, a major victory for Democratic Governor Jerry Brown. ... more | .. |
 Dust deposits give new insights into the history of the Sahara The Sahara is the world's largest desert and dust source with significant impacts on trans-Atlantic terrestrial and large-scale marine ecosystems. Remote Saharan dust influences the earth's radiatio ... more |
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ADB warns climate change 'disastrous' for Asia A business-as-usual approach to climate change will be "disastrous" for Asia, undoing much of the phenomenal economic growth that has helped it make vast inroads against poverty, the Asian Development Bank said in a report released Friday. ... more | .. |
Bloomberg outlines plan to quantify US climate efforts Billionaire philanthropist Michael Bloomberg and the governor of California announced Wednesday a plan to quantify efforts by US states, cities and businesses to drive down greenhouse gas emissions. ... more | .. |
 Scientists upgrade database tracking global temperatures across millennia A consortium of international scientists led by a climate expert from USC have upgraded an open-source global database tracking the Earth's temperatures since 1 A.D. that further confirms that the E ... more | .. |
G20: Compromise on climate change, but at what cost? G20 countries have managed to avoid a total bust-up with Donald Trump over climate change, leaving the door open for Washington to return to the Paris Agreement - but at the cost of risky concessions. ... more |
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