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Agricultural Emissions Could Upset Climate Goals

February 8, 2021February 10, 2021 Science Connectedagriculture, climate change, emissions, farming, Greenhouse Gases

Digging in the ground impacts the atmosphere. Changes in land use have driven emissions, which in turn have contributed to climate change.

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION: ELECTRIC CAR EMISSIONS VS. GAS

Environment New Technologies

Sustainable Transportation: Electric vs. Gas

June 1, 2020May 26, 2020 Science Connectedelectric vehicles, emissions, transportation

Spoiler alert! Research is still showing that electric cars produce significantly fewer emissions over their lifetime than gas-powered vehicles.

Environment New Technologies

Impact of Developing Biofuels on Travel Emissions

January 31, 2019April 16, 2021 Science Connectedbiofuel, emissions, energy, transportation, travel

With climate change and other environmental challenges looming large, does the use of organic biofuels help reduce transportation emissions?

Science Policy

Science Policy Challenges, Part One: A Rising Sea

February 20, 2017April 9, 2021 Science Connectedclimate change, emissions, sea level rise

Regions along the eastern seaboard of the United States and in locations around the world are facing rising sea levels. Good science policy is needed to save these cities. By Jonathan Trinastic A rising sea Miami Beach, Florida, recently decided to spend $400 million to elevate seawalls, raise city streets, and build more water pumps. Why? Sea levels have risen so high in the Miami area that slightly higher tides or short bursts of rainfall can now cause significant flooding. This “sunny day flooding” by ocean water routinely damages basements…