Tag «climate»

Could cocktail geoengineering save the climate?

Washington, DC— Geoengineering is a catch-all term that refers to various theoretical ideas for altering Earth’s energy balance to combat climate change. New research from an international team of atmospheric scientists published by Geophysical Research Letters investigates for the first time the possibility of using a “cocktail” of geoengineering tools to reduce changes in both …

European Steel Day 2017 to reflect on EU steel industry challenges and opportunities in climate, innovation and trade policy

Brussels, 10 May 2017 – The European Steel Association (EUROFER) will today host the European Steel Day 2017. This seventh edition of this annual event will explore the theme of the ‘digital, low-carbon future for steel’.  Speaking ahead of the event, EUROFER Director General Axel Eggert said, “These are exciting and challenging times for the …

Launch of India’s first climate smart city mobile app and update on Kolkata’s Climate Change Cell at KMC

Now, citizens of Kolkata can make collective efforts towards combating climate change, with dedicated web-portal and mobile app The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata organise programme on “Climate Smart City”     10th February, Kolkata:  Imagine if you could get information on eco-friendly measures and alerts during …

Climate: Meat turns up the heat

Stanford, CA—Eating meat contributes to climate change, due to greenhouse gasses emitted by livestock. New research finds that livestock emissions are on the rise and that beef cattle are responsible for far more greenhouse gas emissions than other types of animals.   Carbon dioxide is the most-prevalent gas when it comes to climate change. It …