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Global sea level likely to rise as much as 70 feet for future generations

Global sea level likely to rise as much as 70 feet for future generations | Science News | Scoop.it

Even if humankind manages to limit global warming to 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F), as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recommends, future generations will have to deal with sea levels 12 to 22 meters (40 to 70 feet) higher than at present, according to research published in the journal Geology.

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Geoengineering could save Earth -- or destroy it

Geoengineering could save Earth -- or destroy it | Science News | Scoop.it
(AP) -- Brighten clouds with sea water? Spray aerosols high in the stratosphere? Paint roofs white and plant light-colored crops? How about positioning 'sun shades' over the Earth?
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Gen Y's embrace of hybrids may be auto market's tipping point

Gen Y's embrace of hybrids may be auto market's tipping point | Science News | Scoop.it
(PhysOrg.com) -- Generation Y's strong affinity for hybrid vehicles could make it the generation that leads the automotive market away from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, according to an annual survey by Deloitte and Michigan State...
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