Climate of Our Future

Could Warmer Oceans Make Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Rise Faster Than Expected?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071023163953.htm

ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2007) — Could the concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere rise more drastically than previously assumed? The air contains greenhouse gases such as CO₂, which are now known to be responsible for global warming because their concentration has risen continuously for a number of years. In contrast to the atmosphere, the concentration of CO₂ in the oceans is sixty times higher.  Keep reading.

Housing: Location Key With Environmentally Friendly Cluster Developments

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071024133812.htm

ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2007) — As housing developments sprout across the United States, smart growth proponents have urged communities to cluster developments in concentrated pockets, instead of the more standard and familiar ’sprawl.’ Cluster developments create a far smaller ‘footprint’ on the environment, affecting a smaller portion of the land area than dispersed houses. The initial motivation for cluster development was to protect open space, farmland, and rural character. Yet few studies exist that empirically demonstrate that such concentrated development patterns are indeed better for the surrounding environment. Keep reading