Month: December 2015

Claim: Increased CO2 in the atmosphere has altered photosynthesis of plants over the 20th century

“This shift has so far contributed to the global vegetation’s ability to dampen climate change by absorbing a third of human-caused CO2 emissions. ” Continue reading Claim: Increased CO2 in the atmosphere has altered photosynthesis of plants over the 20th century

Saudis insert poison pill into COP-21 deal — Palestinian rights

“Saudi Arabia accused of spiking efforts to emphasise importance of protecting communities by inserting reference to Israel-Palestine conflict.” Continue reading Saudis insert poison pill into COP-21 deal — Palestinian rights

Wow… EPA chief says Congress won’t win global warming fight and should ‘get over it’

She also claims the EPA CO2 rules are lawsuit-proof. Continue reading Wow… EPA chief says Congress won’t win global warming fight and should ‘get over it’

Sanders rolls out climate change plan, wants 40 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030

Sets goals of creating a 100 percent clean-energy system sustained by wind and solar power but does not specify a timetable for doing so. Continue reading Sanders rolls out climate change plan, wants 40 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030