Air Conditioning Can Raise Urban Nighttime Temperature by 2 Degrees
Jun 9, 2014, 12:20 pm By Yale Environment 360Excess heat from air conditioners raises outdoor temperatures at night by nearly 2 degrees F (1…How A Small College Launched Divestment from Fossil Fuels
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Unity College in Maine was the first in the U.S. to divest all fossil fuel holdings from its…Interview: The Small College That Launched Fossil Fuel Divestment
Jun 9, 2014, 9:00 am By Yale Environment 360Last month, when Stanford University announced it would divest its endowment of coal mining…Brazil Slashed Deforestation While Boosting Agriculture, Analysis Finds
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Brazil has become the world leader in reducing deforestation and, at the same time, has increased…Coating for Roof Tiles Could Help Clear Smog-Causing Air Pollutants
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Engineering students have created a roof tile coating that, when applied to an average-sized…How Weeds Could Help Feed Billions in a Warming World
Jun 5, 2014, 8:40 am By Yale Environment 360Scientists in the U.S. and elsewhere are conducting intensive experiments to cross hardy weeds with…New Ozone-Depleting Gases Discovered in Atmosphere, Researchers Report
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Researchers this week identified three new ozone-depleting gases in the atmosphere, bringing the…Developing Countries Lead Global Surge in Renewable Energy Capacity
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The number of developing nations with policies supporting renewable energy has surged more than…New Desalination Technologies Spur Growth in Recyling Water
Jun 3, 2014, 9:00 am By Yale Environment 360
Desalination has long been associated with one process — turning seawater into drinking water. But…New U.S. Coal Plant Rules Could Lead to a Steep Drop in Emissions
Jun 2, 2014, 10:00 am By Yale Environment 360The Obama administration today unveiled a sweeping new plan that aims to cut carbon dioxide…New Battery Technology Could Offer Cheaper Renewable Energy Storage
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New battery technology that uses cheaper and safer materials to store large amounts of energy may…Electric Airplane Debut Highlights Hopes of Cutting Aerospace Emissions
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The aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus recently unveiled a fully-electric aircraft which, if widely…On the Road to Green Energy, Germany Detours on Dirty Coal
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While Germany continues to expand solar and wind power, the government’s decision to phase out…Video Report: Americans on the Front Lines of Climate Change
May 28, 2014, 11:40 am By Yale Environment 360
A fire chief in Colorado whose department is battling increasingly intense blazes in the American…To Sway the Public, ‘Global Warming’ Beats out ‘Climate Change’
May 27, 2014, 1:46 pm By Yale Environment 360If politicians and scientists want to convey the urgency and importance of a warming world, they are…To Sway the Public, `Global Warming’ Beats out `Climate Change’
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If politicians and scientists want to convey the urgency and importance of a warming world, they are…As Dairy Farms Grow Bigger, New Concerns About Pollution
May 27, 2014, 9:00 am By Yale Environment 360Dairy operations in the U.S. are consolidating, with ever-larger numbers of cows concentrated on…Oil Drilling Permits Issued for Key Area of Yasuni Park
May 23, 2014, 1:00 pm By Yale Environment 360
The Ecuadorean government has issued permits to begin oil drilling in a key area of the Yasuni…Donors Commit $220 Million To Protect and Expand Huge Amazon Reserve
May 22, 2014, 11:40 am By Yale Environment 360A coalition of private donors and government funders has pledged $220 million over the next 25 years…Putting San Francisco On the Road to Zero Waste
May 22, 2014, 8:40 am By Yale Environment 360
For two decades, Jack Macy has spearheaded San Francisco’s efforts to become a global leader in…
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