Study illustrates how global peak oil could impact climate
Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 18:49
in Earth & Climate
The burning of fossil fuels - notably coal, oil and gas - has accounted for about 80 percent of the rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide since the pre-industrial era. Now, NASA researchers have identified feasible emission scenarios that could keep carbon dioxide below levels that some scientists have called dangerous for climate...
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