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Take a look at how rapidly Africa's landscapes are changing: http://bit.ly/188R8Y. New UN atlas has >300 before & after satellite images.about 9 hours agofrom web
China pushing ahead of U.S. in solar energy race. Helped push down solar panel prices by 50% over past yr w/ gov't help. http://bit.ly/inzuzabout 14 hours agofrom web
Trees advancing thx to global warming & warmer winters. As climate warms, trees moving 2 higher elevations & latitudes. http://bit.ly/3VfW3U10:56 AM Aug 25thfrom web
African nations expected 2 renew calls 4 $billions in compensation from rich polluting nations 4 global warming damage. http://bit.ly/vnlT79:47 AM Aug 24thfrom web
US navy making jet fuel from seawater. CO2 dissolved in water+hydrogen=hydrocarbon fuel. Process not carbon neutral tho http://bit.ly/2uttXu7:28 AM Aug 19thfrom web
Methane (strong greenhouse gas) trapped in Arctic seabed is escaping, as result of warmer oceans. Climate feedback@ work http://bit.ly/lT86r10:51 AM Aug 18thfrom web
Freak waves-what causes them? Study says monster waves up to 60ft high can be created nr sandbanks & strong currents. http://bit.ly/pnstr4:33 PM Aug 17thfrom web
NASA: Human activity has depleted groundwater levels in India by up to 1 ft/yr over past 10 yrs. Usage is unsustainable. http://bit.ly/92w6x3:51 PM Aug 17thfrom web
Scientists exploring powering the planet w "artificial leaves". Could generate clean fuels by mimicking photosynthesis. http://bit.ly/pmrCH8:48 AM Aug 12thfrom web
New 1st-of-kind report from California on how state plans 2 adapt 2 climate change. Not just fight it, but also live w it. http://tr.im/vXdN6:27 PM Aug 7thfrom web
Cool new carbon footprint calculator launched: http://tr.im/vOpn. I can save $20, 240lbs CO2/yr w more recycling + better fridge. And you?6:11 PM Aug 6thfrom web
NYT: U.S. govt giving $2.4BN in grants to make cars greener. Money will go to manufacturers to focus on battery technology 4 hybrid vehicles4:13 PM Aug 5thfrom web
New Caltech study: Jellyfish may help stir up seas as much as winds and tides do, by pulling along water. Interesting tho some not convinced11:07 AM Aug 4thfrom web
Deforestation = major source of carbon emissions; emits more than global transport. More carbon released by older forests. http://tr.im/vmk84:31 PM Aug 3rdfrom web
Major shoe brands-Nike & co-demanding immediate ban on Amazon rainforest destruction from their Brazil leather suppliers. http://tr.im/vmea4:25 PM Aug 3rdfrom web