Sentences with phrase «also fuel climate change»

Such a large - scale release could also fuel climate change.

Maruška Mileta, of Young Friends of the Earth Europe, added: «People are building a strong and radical climate justice movement which recognizes that climate change is not a single - issue struggle, and that different injustices, ranging from racism and sexism to xenophobia and Islamophobia are a result of a system that is also fueling climate change.

Not exact matches

If a climate coalition reduces its emissions, world prices change and nonparticipants typically emit more; they may also extract the dirtiest type of fossil fuel and invest too little in green technology.

House Democrats, led by Reps. Ted Lieu of California and Peter Welch of Vermont, also announced Thursday they are planning a broader probe into when other energy companies first understood that fossil fuels drive climate change, what they did with that information and whether they funded or participated in sowing doubt about the matter.

Anaerobic technology is particularly applicable to countries suffering drought, where treated waste water not only provides green energy to substitute for fossil fuels emitting climate change gases, but also processes waste streams to high recycling standards.

We have increased our investment in measures to improve the energy efficiency of Scotland's homes which, in addition to making fuel bills cheaper, has also helped to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from housing, consistent with our ambitions to combat climate change.

Cox also speculated whether Steyer prodded Schneiderman to launch the Exxon probe, which seeks to determine if the oil behemoth violated consumer - protection laws by selling fossil fuels without disclosing its effect on climate change.

«He also refused to embrace the scientific view that climate change is now overwhelmingly driven by the burning of fossil fuels and failed to answer legitimate questions about Exxon's support for climate denial groups during his tenure.»

The rise of renewables helps, but in order to eliminate fossil - fuel pollution nuclear power is also required, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Black carbon aerosols — particles of carbon that rise into the atmosphere when biomass, agricultural waste, and fossil fuels are burned in an incomplete way — are important for understanding climate change, as they absorb sunlight, leading to higher atmospheric temperatures, and can also coat Arctic snow with a darker layer, reducing its reflectivity and leading to increased melting.

The electricity is often produced by burning fossil fuels, and the refrigerant gases also exacerbate climate change.

The uptake is helping to slow climate change, but also fueling chemical reactions that are shifting the pH of seawater toward the acid end of the scale.

Michael Gerrard, director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, said he's also expecting to see «a lot more litigation about fossil fuel extraction, especially on federal lands and waters,» as the Trump administration seeks to expand domestic energy production.

«She also serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, but again I have not seen clear signs of leadership on energy issues, other than a pattern of consistent votes in favor of fossil fuels and against taking action on climate change,» Squillace said.

But the fishing industry also contributes to climate change: mostly from the carbon dioxide (CO2) from burned diesel fuel that persists in the atmosphere for hundreds of years.

Compared with a typical, 30 - mile - per - gallon automobile, the Volt will save these motorists about 500 gallons of fuel a year, which also will result in a substantial cut in annual carbon dioxide emissions which are associated with climate change.

It's also critical to a future less dependent on foreign oil: Hydraulic fracturing, «clean coal» technologies, nuclear fuel production, and carbon storage (the keystone of the strategy to address climate change) all count on pushing waste into rock formations below the earth's surface.

Since carbon dioxide (CO2) is the natural by - product of the combustion of fuel, the increased standards would also address climate change by reducing tailpipe emissions of CO2.

Then comes a passage that speaks potently of how access to fossil fuels has been an incredible boon, and the source of the prosperity that has allowed us to build the capacity to observe and comprehend planet - scale changes, but also helped accelerate and intensify our impacts on the planet's biological and climate systems:

• Some additional tariff on imported fuels of certain kinds, to give additional incentive toward solutions that help achieve a healthy degree of energy independence and security while also addressing the climate change issue.

Obama's hype about the promise of natural gas as a transitional fuel also helped me see that however well - intentioned, parts of his plan are potentially inadequate for the scale of the climate change crisis.

I'll also quote some social scientists who specialize in environmental risk and response who see little hope that heat waves will be the element that prompts citizens to support a strong climate bill or change behaviors in ways that cut combustion of fossil fuels.

Leif Knutsen 35 «To stop climate change, flat CO2 emissions aren't enough, say scientists» IMHO the movement of heat into the deep ocean with heat pipes as explained in the above references is also required and can produce as much zero emissions energy as we currently derive from fossil fuels.

The full Presidential Climate Action Plan (as opposed to summaries) contains a comprehensive set of ideas to reduce transportation emissions, covering not only improvements in vehicle efficiency and alternative fuels, but also changes in national policy to promote high - speed rail for intercity travel, mass transit and telecommuting, and smart growth in urban development.

Local produce would be competitive if not for fossil fuel subsidies and the fact that climate change damages and costs, due to fossil fuels, are also borne by the public.

Although technology makes it possible for us to have comfortable lives using electricity from non-fossil fuel sources, we are also learning to adapt to the new seasons and live with our changing climate.

Researchers are confident that they understand the cycle of Ice Ages, and they also have a clear idea that the biosphere plays a hand in keeping the planet at liveable temperatures, but they also know that the high altitudes are more than usually affected by climate change driven by ever - higher ratios of greenhouse gases released by the combustion of fossil fuels by seven billion humans.

The coalition will also encourage the EPA to limit climate change - causing carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants under the Clean Power Plan, push for federal controls on methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry, and work on controlling emissions from large - scale industry facilities, said the New York attorney general's office in a statement.

The video was hosted by PragerU, which also offers a presentation by Alex Epstein on why fossil fuels are «the greenest Energy,» and a variety of other videos from prominent climate change deniers including Bjorn Lomborg and Patrick Moore.

that «Human combustion of fossil fuels is significantly causing that climate change» is also true, then many, perhaps most, people will accept that there is a need to «reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build out clean energy» even if it will «cost consumers money, decrease energy security and destroy jobs».

A climate science which is «uncertain» can still show that climate change is a «serious, pressing threat», since «threat» imports uncertainty, and also still allow for the proposition that human combustion of fossil fuels does not significantly cause that climate change nor contribute to that threat.

DeChristopher also believes the auction contributed to climate change by fostering the use of fossil fuels.

Domestic emissions are only one part of Australia's contribution to climate change, which also includes emissions from the burning of fossil fuel exports (which dwarf domestic emissions) and emissions from the manufacture of imported products.

Also, Inside Climate News recently described a new study published in Science about how fossil - fuel funded climate - science deniers disingenuously shift their arguments and use normal scientific uncertainties to deflect attention from the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change and argue for no action to reduce greenhouse - gas emiClimate News recently described a new study published in Science about how fossil - fuel funded climate - science deniers disingenuously shift their arguments and use normal scientific uncertainties to deflect attention from the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change and argue for no action to reduce greenhouse - gas emiclimate - science deniers disingenuously shift their arguments and use normal scientific uncertainties to deflect attention from the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change and argue for no action to reduce greenhouse - gas emiclimate change and argue for no action to reduce greenhouse - gas emissions.

The Governor's Office also repeats usual lies about the so - called «scientific consensus», «climate science,» and the conspiracy theory about «a well - organized climate change counter-movement,» funded by «companies that make their profits from burning fossil fuels.»

Activists are also fighting Rover and other fossil fuel infrastructure projects on climate change grounds because the new installations can have a lifespan of 50 years or more, locking in new carbon emissions over the long term.

The clash between Neste and Greenpeace highlights one of the key ideological debates over climate change: Business and politicians believe that a «technological» fix such as alternative fuels can solve the problem and also generate profits; many environmental groups believe the real solution to global warming lies in reducing consumption.

Climate scientists are not only speaking to the public about the science of climate change, but also are calling for policies designed to reduce use of fossil fuel, the primary anthropogenic source of greenhouse gas emissions.Climate scientists are not only speaking to the public about the science of climate change, but also are calling for policies designed to reduce use of fossil fuel, the primary anthropogenic source of greenhouse gas emissions.climate change, but also are calling for policies designed to reduce use of fossil fuel, the primary anthropogenic source of greenhouse gas emissions.»

Even the IEA's major climate change study from June, which was in - part based on their World Energy Outlook from last November, also predicted a much greater global temperature rise of between 3.6 and 5.3 degrees Celsius before the end of the century if we can't move quickly enough away from fossil fuels, along with a sea - level rise of between 4 and 6 meters.

Unfortunately, CO2 also moves from the oceans and biosphere (and sequestered fossil fuels, due to our actions) into the atmosphere, which means you are talking about measuring a single interchange rate between various climate compartments, not total concentration changes in any one compartment.

He also had gained notice as an environmental enthusiast advocating a shift away from fossil fuels — coal, natural gas and oil — to combat «climate change.»

We are also using our trainers» network to push for agricultural reform in Brazil, which has a significant impact on climate change and fossil fuel production.

The BlueGreen Alliance has released a new study arguing that tighter fuel economy standards on cars and light trucks will not only mitigate climate change, but will also create jobs.

But as they also phase out investment in fossil fuels, and as concern around climate change grows, they should consider relaxing these restrictions.

In addition, the decadal warming forced by human - caused climate change is thawing ever greater portions of permafrost, which also adds near surface fuels to traditional brush and woodlands fires.

Lovins also states, «Climate change is a problem we do not need to have, and it is cheaper not to (have it)... Once people understand climate protection puts money back into your pocket because you do not have to buy all that fuel, the political resistance will melt faster than the glaciers.Climate change is a problem we do not need to have, and it is cheaper not to (have it)... Once people understand climate protection puts money back into your pocket because you do not have to buy all that fuel, the political resistance will melt faster than the glaciers.climate protection puts money back into your pocket because you do not have to buy all that fuel, the political resistance will melt faster than the glaciers.»

In preparation for the People's Climate March in September, she's also now partnering with The Mother's Project to create a symposium on the impact of fossil fuels and climate change on children's health, bringing together policymakers, scientists, researchers, and parents to explore this vital but frequently overlooked aspect of the climate Climate March in September, she's also now partnering with The Mother's Project to create a symposium on the impact of fossil fuels and climate change on children's health, bringing together policymakers, scientists, researchers, and parents to explore this vital but frequently overlooked aspect of the climate climate change on children's health, bringing together policymakers, scientists, researchers, and parents to explore this vital but frequently overlooked aspect of the climate climate crisis.

This exciting new book argues that the pulse of fossil fuel energy released from the ground after the discovery of oil not only started the process of catastrophic climate change, but also propelled the average human weight distribution upwards.

Meanwhile, USA Today also cited Shepherd, who stated that daily or weekly weather patterns «say nothing about longer term climate change,» something one never hears during the summer months when news outlets are falling over themselves to point to «yet another» indication that burning fossil fuels is making the earth a hotter place.

As part of the campaign, Ben & Jerry's has also said that many of its best - selling flavours are «endangered» as a result of climate change, and that fossil fuel divestment will help to sustain the production of its ice creams in the long term.