Science: Global Systems

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The Global Carbon Project is a scientific program that aims to draw a complete picture of the carbon cycle on planet Earth.
Take a short tour of our carbon story.

Links to recent articles on global temperatures, according to an analysis by scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies

From the Australian Academy of Science: Rising ocean temperatures may push coral reefs to their limits.

Good coverage of this topic

Good article on this topic with links to articles on atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere and human influence

An interesting 2015 Chinese study finds that plants pull carbon that from the air. Farm irrigation can later flush that carbon deep underground. Groundwater aquifers beneath deserts appear to now hoard hundreds of billions of metric tons of carbon, acquired this way.

Pope Francis writes to the world on the urgent need for sustainable practices and the Stewardship of Creation and the responsibility for caring for the Earth. This book is also available from our Sustainability Collection at Kilbreda. A compelling and practical argument from a religious perspective as to why we should care for the Earth.

The Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. Nearly 7,000 articles. The intended audience is the general public. Articles contain links and a list of further resources. A good alternative to Wikipedia for environmental topics.

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