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Values: Investing to Reduce Returns – Of CO2
Investing to Reduce Returns – Of CO2 On May 9, 2013, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported an ominous milestone from an observatory in Hawaii. Atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) had reached 400 parts per million (ppm), nearly 22 ppm above average levels one decade ago and well …
ScienceDaily: Top Environment News: Mosquitoes reared in cooler temperatures have weaker immune systems
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Moving Beyond Corporate Average Fuel Economy
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The Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign Has Colleges Weighing The Stakes
“It’s wrong to profit from wrecking the planet.” That’s what thousands of young people are saying across the U.S. who are demanding their colleges and universities strip fossil fuel investments from their endowment portfolios. They are arguing with passion — and a considerable amount of organizing savvy — that the …
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Where Has All the Ice Gone?
Eco-Economy Indicators Ice Melting MARCH 07, 2013 Where Has All the Ice Gone? Emily E. Adams As the earth warms, glaciers and ice sheets are melting and seas are rising. Over the last century, the global average sea level rose by 17 centimeters (7 inches). This century, as waters warm …
Cities Affect Temperatures for Thousands of Miles
Cities affect temperatures for thousands of miles Even if you live more than 1,000 miles from the nearest large city, it could be affecting your weather. New research shows that the heat generated by everyday activities in metropolitan areas influences major atmospheric systems, raising and lowering temperatures over thousands …