The Amazon rainforest now spews out more greenhouse gases than it can store

The Amazon rainforest is now contributing more to global warming than it is doing to prevent it, a study has found.   Analysis shows the net impact on the environment of the tropical rainforest, the most diverse place in the world, has become negative as a result of human actions.  Deforestation and illegal fires have led to … Read more

Heat maps of the universe reveal cosmic gases are 10 TIMES hotter than it was 10 billion years ago 

Heat maps of the universe reveal cosmic gases are 10 TIMES hotter today than it was 10 billion years ago As the universe expands, it drags matter into new stars and galaxies Cosmic gasses around objects increase in temperature along the way The mean temperature of those gasses has risen tenfold over 10 billion years … Read more

UN urges world to use energy-efficient air conditioners in order to reduce greenhouse gases

UN urges world to use energy-efficient air conditioners in order to reduce greenhouse gases because ‘we are essential cooking ourselves’ The United Nations released a report about the dangers of air conditioners The devices contain a chemical that releases greenhouse gasses into the air The group is urging the world to switch to energy-efficient cooling … Read more