Science 24 July 2009: V325. n5939, pp. 460 – 464 / by Amy C. Clement, Robert Burgman, Joel R. Norris http://tiny.cc/rhHYf (subscription required) [Yale Environment 360] Contrary to the supposition of many climate modelers, a new study suggests that rising temperatures over the world’s oceans may actually decrease the formation of low-level clouds, which in … Continue reading »
Posted on August 23, 2009 …
Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy
McKinsey Global Energy and Materials http://tiny.cc/qowWM [Yale Environment 360] A crash program to improve the energy efficiency of American homes, offices, and factories could slash energy consumption by 23 percent by 2020 and produce $1.2 trillion in savings, according to a report by the McKinsey consulting firm. McKinsey said that taking steps such as better … Continue reading »
