Pecologix Political Ecology Blotter

An end-point life cycle impact assessment is used to evaluate the damages of electricity generation from fossil fuel-based power plants with carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technology. Pulverized coal (PC), integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), and natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plants are assessed for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, pipeline transport, and storage [...]

The discovery of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Dutchess County, directly across the Hudson River from a large infestation found two years ago in the City of Kingston and its vicinity, has been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This marks the first discovery of EAB east of [...]

After detailed analysis, the conclusion is that Japan should be responsible for the obligation of immediate notification and since Japan unilaterally discharge the wastes without prior specific permits of other contracting countries, it should also be responsible for the violation of prevention of dumping. Since so far, no material injury has emerged and there would [...]

The question of how bad global warming will get has long been cast in terms of how hot the world will get. But perhaps more important will be how much rising greenhouse gases crank up the water cycle. Theory and models predict that a strengthening greenhouse will increase precipitation where it is already relatively high [...]

The National Bioeconomy Blueprint describes five strategic objectives for a bioeconomy with the potential to generate economic growth and address societal needs. 1. Support R&D investments that will provide the foundation for the future U.S. bioeconomy.“Coordination of Federal bioeconomy-related research activities can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those investments and is especially important when [...]

This modelling study shows that chemical weathering of continental surfaces—which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere—is highly sensitive to a carbon dioxide doubling for the Mackenzie River Basin, the most important Arctic watershed. The findings highlight the potential role of chemical weathering processes in mitigating global warming. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1419 //

There are concerns that sea-level rise resulting from climate change could lead to saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers. However, a study shows that groundwater extraction is the main driver of saltwater intrusion in the United States, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1413 //