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How Lowly Bacteria Froze Earth Solid
By Robert Roy Britt last updated
Scientists have puzzled over what caused the "snowball Earth." Now they say an evolutionary shift was to blame.
Carbon Dioxide Greening Deserts
By Becky Oskin last updated
Desert plants leafing out as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rise.
Acid Buildup in Oceans Threatens Food Chain
By Robert Roy Britt last updated
Industrial pollution, if not curbed, could devastate marine organisms by the end of this century, a new report warns.
Ocean's 'Twilight Zone' Traps Greenhouse Gas
By Live Science Staff last updated
A mysterious layer of the ocean seems to trap carbon, a new study shows.
New Plastic Could Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
By Ker Than last updated
The new plastic can pull carbon dioxide from natural gas.
Global Warming: Dire Prediction for the Year 3000
By Wynne Parry last updated
If carbon dioxide emissions don't stop until 2100, the world could see dramatic effects in the Southern Hemisphere, a climate model predicts.
Cool the Planet? Geoengineering Is Easier Said Than Done
By Tracy Staedter last updated
Scientists are exploring ways to re-engineer the planet to counter the effects of global warming.
Climate Solution: Pay True Cost of Fossil Fuels, NASA Scientist Says
By Wynne Parry last updated
Prominent and controversial scientist James Hansen called for a fee on fossil fuels.
Greenhouse gases: Causes, sources and environmental effects
By Tiffany Means, Marc Lallanilla published
Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that absorb infrared radiation and trap heat in the atmosphere. Increases in emissions of these gases are leading to climate change and global warming.
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