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Deserts as Ecosystems and Why They Need Protecting

Environmental Science

Evidence demonstrates that the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula alone show increased water vapor feedback, much higher sensitivity, and increased sensitivity in deserts to greenhouse gas emissions. Many are not aware that deserts are a net carbon sink, providing some relief from the increase in greenhouse gases. Sponsored Content.

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Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

Environmental Progress

reduced its greenhouse gas emissions between 2000 and 2020 more than any other nation in history in absolute terms, according to preliminary analysis by the Rhodium Energy Group. 48] The premature closure of nuclear plants threatens reliability, resiliency, affordability, as well as America’s reductions in greenhouse gases.

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ESA Policy News: August 30, 2021

ESA

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) told colleagues in a letter that passing both infrastructure bills would put the country on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030. The House Natural Resources Committee plans to hold a hearing for its section of the reconciliation bill Sept. 13, 2021.

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The Trump War on Science: Daring blindness, Denying climate change, Destroying the EPA and other daily disasters

Science Blogs

Trump attacks wind power in state that gets nearly third of energy from wind. NOAA erases ‘human activity’ from news release on soaring greenhouse gases. Science’s Communication Problem. Updated: Trump pick for USDA science post has drawn darts for lack of technical background. 2017.06.20. 2017.06.21.

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ESA Policy News: August 16, 2021

ESA

However, the world could avoid the more extreme scenarios in the report if governments sharply reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. BOEM – Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind Project Offshore North Carolina. 13, 2021.

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