Where you live could mean 'greener' alternatives do more harm than good
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - 12:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Engineers propose a new 600-ton threshold that could indicate when switching to 'low carbon' alternatives may actually increase emissions. Although regions may welcome "green" technology like electric vehicles, high-speed rail and geothermal heating, they aren't green if the electricity to power them creates even more carbon emissions than their oil-driven counterparts, researchers say.