In-Depth Reports | Energy & Sustainability
400 PPM: What's Next for a Warming Planet
Concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached this level for the first time in millions of years. What does this portend?
May 9, 2013 |
Observations400 PPM: Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere Reaches Prehistoric Levels
Measurements at Mauna Loa touch this historic level
NewsHow to Buy Time in the Fight against Climate Change: Mobilize to Stop Soot and Methane
A short list of relatively simple actions taken to reduce greenhouse gases other than CO2 could help put the brakes on global warming--if implemented globally
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- News
400 PPM: Can Artificial Trees Help Pull CO2 from the Air?
Although capture technologies show promise, pulling CO2 out of the air is unlikely to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations soon - In-Depth Reports
The Future of Climate Change
As the world negotiates in Durban, climate change continues unabated--and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise - News Blog
Is 350 the right number to stop climate change? (Hint: Think greenhouse gases)
- Features
Field Trip: Can Corals Survive Warming Ocean Temperatures? [Slide Show]
Data from remote coral reefs in the central Pacific suggest that, although many corals are harmed by heat, certain kinds can adapt to warmer water - In-Depth Reports
Copenhagen and Climate Change
The people of the world continue to grapple with the question of how best to combat climate change - Ask the Experts
What Is Geoengineering and Why Is It Considered a Climate Change Solution?
Some scientists are calling for more study of technological interventions to forestall catastrophic global warming. Why?
Editors' Picks
- Scientific American Magazine
How Far Can Climate Change Go?
How far can we push the planet? - Scientific American Magazine
How Green Is My City
Retrofitting is the best way to clean up urban living
