January 21, 2008 Hurricane Katrina destroyed hundreds of
millions of trees. As those trees decay, they're emitting tons
of carbon dioxide, new research shows. And that makes them part
of the climate-change problem that makes intense storms like
Katrina more frequent. January 14, 2008 A warming atmosphere
also means a warming ocean. As water heats up, it expands and
triggers a sea level rise around the world. By 2080, a U.N.
panel predicts this will have devastating consequences for
millions of people around the world rich and poor alike.
November 26, 2007 Texas is the nation's largest energy hog
because it has a lot of industry, a lot of people, a lot of air
conditioning, a lot of miles and a lot of big cars. But in a
state where many think bigger is better, there are a few signs
that attitudes toward consumption are changing. November 14,
2007 Power plants are the biggest source of greenhouse gas
emissions in the United States, accounting for 40 percent of the
CO2 pumped into the atmosphere. A new Web site s