greenhouse

California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production 25 percent by 2030

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Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process.  It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more

Butter produces 350% more greenhouse gases than margarine

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Butter produces three-and-a-half times more greenhouse gases than margarine – and burping and farting cows are to blame Experts analysed the carbon footprint of 21 butters and 212 non-dairy spreads They found that the dairy products had greater climate, land and water impacts Cattle were responsible for the most significant proportion of emissions  Cows release methane, a … Read more

Emissions of the greenhouse gas methane could be up to 40 per cent HIGHER than we think

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Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process.  It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more

To the greenhouse! This is the time when a glasshouse comes into its own, says Monty Don

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After an extraordinarily wet first half of winter the garden is saturated. For us, frost is the best possible option between mid-November and mid-February because it at least ensures the ground will be dry.  This means we can get on with the winter pruning and walk around – let alone push wheelbarrows – without slipping … Read more