Greenhouse Gases – Dare to Know

UN Report Calls for Urgent Climate Action

Posted on March 25, 2023March 27, 2023 by David Morton Rintoul in Climate, Nature

A UN Report released this week contained even more dismal news about the climate crisis. Find out why the UN chief responded by saying, “It’s time to end the relentless — and senseless — war on nature."

IPCC Climate Change Report Upstaged by Ukraine

Posted on March 6, 2022April 27, 2022 by David Morton Rintoul in Climate, Nature

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its Sixth Report in the midst of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. Find out why the unfortunate timing has diverted attention from a growing global crisis. (4:00 min read)

Air Pollution - Man in gas mask pulls back polluted scene, revealing green future

Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Reductions Go Together

Posted on March 13, 2021March 22, 2021 by David Morton Rintoul in Climate, Nature

Air pollution has a cooling effect on the atmosphere, while greenhouse gases cause global warming. Discover why both emission types must be cut in combination to preserve our environment. (4:00 min read)

Carbon Tax - OIl Refinery with Billowing Smokestack

Carbon Taxes Are the Best Way to Fight Climate Change

Posted on March 6, 2021March 22, 2021 by David Morton Rintoul in Climate, Nature

Carbon taxes aren’t terribly popular in some circles, but they work. Discover what a new study found about the results of putting a price on carbon compared to other measures to combat the climate crisis.(4:00 min read)

Cultured Meat: Frankenfood or Factory Farm Fix?

Posted on May 22, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Food, Nature

Cultured meat is being touted as a humane, healthy and climate-friendly alternative to animal agriculture. Find out why this idea is far from fruition. (6:00 min read)

Faint Young Sun Paradox Explained by Microbes?

Posted on January 15, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Evolution, Nature

The faint young sun paradox asks why the early Earth had liquid oceans when the young sun was much fainter than it is today. Scientists from the University of British Columbia think they have an answer. Find out more. (3:30 min read)

Greenhouse Gas Bulletin: Bizarre Thanksgiving Ritual

Posted on November 27, 2019November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Climate, Nature

The annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin has been released by the World Meteorological Organization. As always, nothing has been accomplished. Learn more about the bizarre ritual we all go through every year when it comes out. (3:30 min read)