Article tagged with: greenhouse gases

A Rock to Absorb Greenhouse Gases?

Posted on November 10, 2008 by John Platt .

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What’s the best way to get rid of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Two scientists from Columbia University say a rock may be the solution we’re looking for.

Only Trees Can Prevent Forest Fires

Only Trees Can Prevent Forest Fires

Posted on October 7, 2008 by John Platt .

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Forest fires cause terrible devastation every year — not to mention the release of huge amounts of greenhouse gases. Stopping forest fires is hard enough, but what about detecting them before they get to be a problem?