Sentences with phrase «of warming gases»

In the end, there are two climate threats: one created by increasing human vulnerability to calamitous weather, the other by human actions, particularly emissions of warming gases, that relentlessly shift the odds toward making today's weather extremes tomorrow's norm.

These new solutions must be implemented until such time as we see radical reductions in the emissions of warming gases.

In order to meet the evolutionary challenge of an environment that no longer will accept the byproducts of human activity without destroying our future, we will have to care enough about ourselves and future generations to institute new systems and sets of rules that coordinate nationally and internationally our use of the environment, starting with the concentration of warming gases in the atmosphere.

Some of the budget estimates also make an allowance for the effects of anthropogenic emissions of warming gases other than CO2, such as methane.

Previously, some scientists compared the sun's changing heat solely to the warming added by greenhouses gases and not the combined influence of warming gases and cooling pollution.

Their leaders absolutely do, and that's why, even though they will be the dominant source of warming gases in coming decades, the climate treaty talks have remained stuck in «you first» mode.

This big shift from coal to gas has had a huge impact on national emissions of warming gases.

The EU has done a lot, unilaterally, to cut its emissions of warming gases.

The sum of these efforts in developing countries will reduce growth in warming emissions by billions of metric tons of warming gases per year over the coming decade.

The party opposes «any and all cap and trade legislation» that would create a system of tradable pollution permits designed to reduce industrial emissions of warming gases such as carbon dioxide.

In the past, Sessions has acknowledged that human activity may be warming the planet but has fiercely fought government efforts to curb emissions of warming gases including carbon dioxide and methane.

The area boasts the world's warmest ocean temperatures and vents massive volumes of warm gases from the surface high into the atmosphere, which may shape global climate and air chemistry enough to impact billions of people worldwide.

They found three objects with spectra bearing the imprints of warm gases such as acetylene and hydrogen cyanide, which are present in the early stages of stellar evolution.

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA — A ribbon of cool gas and dust stretches across the bottom half of this image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, creating a snakelike silhouette in the infrared glow of warmer gas beyond.

Complimentary evening cocktail canapés, served between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in a tranquil atmosphere of relaxing comfort in front of the warm gas fireplace.

Not exact matches

Chris Severson - Baker, Alberta director of the Pembina Institute, said reducing methane emissions is critical because the gas is 25 times more potent as a climate warming agent than carbon dioxide.

Environmental Defense Fund president Fred Krupp said the agreement is important because methane is responsible for about a quarter of today's warming, and the U.S. and Canada are the world's second - and fourth - largest emitters of oil and gas methane respectively.

Coral reefs are dying: We've already lost half the world's coral because of human activity like dredging the sea floor, pollution, and emitting greenhouse gases that warm ocean waters and make them more acidic.

The United States, under former President Barack Obama, had pledged as part of the Paris accord to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025 to help slow global warming.

For instance, he knew that dry ice — several pounds of which were also in the back seat — was the coolant of choice for ice cream transportation because it turned into a gas as it warmed up, meaning no messy puddles.

A decade of ice melt and warming seas will trigger a climate catastrophe, the researchers said, releasing up to 50 billion tonnes of the potent greenhouse gas.

The EU considers itself at the forefront of the fight against climate change and as a bloc it's on track to meet its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, which limits the emissions of gases that warm the planet.

The Paris Agreement is much more explicit, seeking to phase out net greenhouse gas emissions by the second half of the century and limit global warming to «well below» 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times.

Across North America, and particularly in warmer southern states, homeowners have been dropping impressive piles of cash on so - called «outdoor rooms» — patios that have been not only carefully landscaped but also fitted out with sectionals, outdoor TVs, high - end barbeques and gas - powered heaters.

This would mean significant change to the amount of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and would slow down the rate of warming.

«Each purchase of a white Coca - Cola can supports: false testimony on global warming; perpetration of the myth about endangered polar bears... activism to fight the development of affordable coal, oil and natural gas; hypocrites who won't follow their own recommendations; and expansion of already excessive environmental regulations.

This implies that risks are not too big or overarching (like resource scarcity, rising levels of atmospheric CO2, or global warming) but are more focused e.g. extreme weather, increased greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture or from energy use, or a lack of fresh water.

Clark was swinging for the fences with an effervescent personality and sweeping promises of golden days to come warmed by a boundless bounty of natural gas.

One problem is that dangerous levels of climate change are exacerbated by positive feedback loops — changes that release more greenhouse gases from nature due to warming driven by humans.

With CCS, instead of releasing carbon dioxide from oil and gas operations into the atmosphere, where the emissions contribute to global warming, that CO2 is converted into liquid and pumped underground to be sequestered indefinitely in porous rock formations.

Whereas today most British Columbians burn natural gas to heat their homes, 15 years from now many of those furnaces will be replaced by high - efficiency heat pumps — electric units that transfer heat from outside your home to warm the air indoors, and work even when it's much cooler outside.

Natural gas reached its 52 - week low in April 2016 of $ 2.64, followed by increased volatility due to unseasonably warm weather that crimped its bull run in early 2017.

After many years of vague talk by governments about fighting global warming, it is encouraging that the debate has finally begun to tackle specific mechanisms to achieve cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.Â

Stephen Harper's opposition to remedial climate measures led to Canada withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to reduce greenhouse gases, the immediate cause of the warming trend.

These include warm summer weather, which drives up use of air conditioners and electricity, the increased popularity of natural gas (versus coal) among power producers (partly reflecting the low price of the former), and cutbacks in production by some players in the natural - gas industry.

The stark drop in natural gas prices from an all - time high of more than $ 15 per 1,000 cubic feet in 2005 to near $ 4 today results from a range of factors including the global economic downturn, competitive coal prices, unusually warm winters, the improvement of hydraulic fracturing («fracking») drilling techniques, and the production of natural gas as a byproduct when drillers frack for petroleum.

Weather patterns have changed because of the elevated levels of carbon, methane and other gasses in our atmosphere (which has become warmer and dryer).

China's push to become a major maker of solar panels has driven down global prices by close to 90 percent over the past decade, helping international efforts to curb emissions of planet - warming greenhouse gases.

I am not sure that the evidence for global warming is totally convincing or that its connection to our production of greenhouse gases, deforestation, or other forms of pollution of our world is firmly demonstrable.

``... a number of scientific studies indicate that most global warming... is due to the great concentration of greenhouse gases released mainly as a result of human activity... these gases do not allow the warmth of the sun's rays reflected by the earth to be dispersed in space.

The mounting evidence for climate change, and all its tragic consequences, has provided a powerful argument against fossil fuel power stations: the burning of coal, gas and oil releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and this is almost certainly responsible for global warming.

... A number of scientific studies indicate that most global warming in recent decades is due to the great concentration of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxides and others) released mainly as a result of human activity... Doomsday predictions can no longer be met with irony or disdain.

Whether it is the sprawl of deserts or the loss of tropical forests as the world's poor cut trees for firewood and clear land for agriculture, or the ineluctable warming of the planet as vehicles and factories deposit millions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, «economic pressures lie behind them all» (Tolba 1991, p. 10).

& global warming that increasing frequency, that is «Karma» again, since 1950, so much gree house gas released & destroying of forests, etc. 2.)

Once wasted food reaches landfills, it produces methane, a gas with 21 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide.

Given that agriculture, along with the deforestation associated with it, drives 24 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, we are dependent upon farmers to do the heavy lifting when it comes to fighting climate change.

1) Put flour, salt, sugar and melted butter in a mixing bowl 2) Pour in warm water bit by bit, and knead dough until it achieves a homogenous, smooth and soft texture 3) Roll the dough into a small ball and place it in a bowl, covering it with transparent film, and allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes 4) Chop onions and garlic finely, and saute onions in a pan until onions are caramelized, then add chopped garlic 5) After 30 minutes is up, press the dough to get rid of the gas created by the yeast 6) Add the sauteed onions and garlic to the dough, and knead well so that ingredients are dispersed homogeneously in dough 7) Shape the dough in any way you like and then leave it on a greased baking tray for 30 minutes (during which the dough should double in size) 8) After the 30 minutes of waiting time, bake in pre-heated oven at 180 — 200 deg cel for around 20 to 25 minutes (or until the crust is golden brown)

The LCA examined the effects of a 1 kilogram industry - average corrugated product manufactured in 2014 on seven environmental impact indicators: global warming potential (greenhouse gas emissions), eutrophication, acidification, smog, ozone depletion, respiratory effects, fossil fuel depletion; and four inventory indicators: water use, water consumption, renewable energy demand, and non-renewable energy demand.

I have a gas oven with the burners raised above the top surface of the oven so that the sheet is not directly touching the heat — it is just in a warm environment.

I have a gas oven with the burners raised above the top surface of the oven so that the pans are not directly touching the heat — they are just in a warm environment.