Tag: Carbon Emissions
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Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year
Overview: A Record-Breaking Trend The world’s oceans continued to absorb heat at an alarming pace, marking the ninth consecutive year of record-breaking ocean heat content (OHC) growth in 2025. A new report released recently emphasizes that every second of the year contributed energy equivalent to 12 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs, underscoring the scale and speed of…
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Trump’s Nuclear Push Sparks Debate: Timing, Costs, and Safety Concerns
Overview: A Bold Push for Nuclear Reactors When President Trump touted a rapid expansion of the United States’ nuclear reactor fleet, he signaled a bold, potentially transformative shift in national energy policy. The administration framed the move as a way to secure low-carbon power, create jobs, and strengthen energy independence. Yet the plan also drew…
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Peatlands at Risk: The World’s Largest Carbon Reservoir Faces Release Threats
Overview: Peatlands as a Global Carbon Reservoir Peatlands cover a small portion of the Earth’s surface but store a disproportionate share of the planet’s soil carbon. Recent reporting from Caitlin Hayes, shared with the Cornell Chronicle newsroom, highlights how this vast reservoir—estimates place it at several hundred gigatons of carbon—faces increasing risk as climate change…
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Trump’s Bid to Eliminate Carbon Emission Reporting
Introduction In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has announced its intentions to eliminate the requirements for major American industries, particularly in the oil sector, to calculate and report their greenhouse gas emissions. This decision reflects a broader trend toward deregulation, prioritizing economic growth over environmental protections. Background on Carbon Emission Reporting Carbon emission…
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Trump’s Plan to Eliminate Carbon Emission Reporting
Trump’s Administration Targets Carbon Emission Reporting On Friday, the Trump administration announced a controversial move to dismantle the requirement for American industries, particularly the fossil fuel sector, to calculate and report their greenhouse gas emissions. This shift marks a significant pivot in the U.S. approach to environmental regulation and climate change accountability. Understanding the Carbon…