E-cigarettes appear to be a healthier alternative to smoking, but we know relatively little about long-term effects. What are the risks of vaping and how do they compare to smoking regular cigarettes?
Methane as a Greenhouse Gas: Ask the Expert Question Answered
Methane is a greenhouse gas more powerful than carbon dioxide. Here we describe the main methane sources and the possible measures to decrease its emissions
Carbon Credit and Greenhouse Gases Abatement: What Is Wrong?
A study showed that carbon market scheme giving credits to companies for waste greenhouse gases abatement may lead to generation of more waste gases.
Chemical Dynamics of Water Pollution
Chemistry, physicochemical properties of pollutants, and biodiversity: These things are all more related than they seem.
US Carbon Plants Emission Reduction: Benefits for Health
Researchers found that reducing carbon dioxide emissions of coal plants can lead to lower emissions of other pollutants and to benefits for citizens’ health.
Marijuana’s Legal Status Impacts the Environment
Marijuana cultivation for the black market has a huge toll on the environment. Could legalizing marijuana make growing pot greener?
Green Chemistry: Principles, Importance and Challenges
Green Chemistry is all about improving processes to eliminate or reduce toxic byproducts. Unfortunately, there are challenges for wider acceptance from the scientific and industrial community.
2014: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Ozone Hole
What’s next for the planet? Let’s summarize 2014 data/trends for carbon dioxide emissions and ozone hole dimensions, two key issues for the environment.
The China-US Climate Agreement: Business as Usual
The recent signing by China and the USA to limit climate change was hailed by some in the world’s media as ground breaking. Is it all just hot air?
Why the Decline of Golf is Good News for the Environment
Golfing is in decline; golf courses are closing all over the nation. That’s sad news for those who love their tee-time, but good news for the environment.