Greenhouse
Find out everything there is to know about greenhouses and stay updated on the latest greenhouse news with the comprehensive articles, interactive features and greenhouse pictures at LiveScience.com. Learn more about these fascinating structures and effects of greenhouses as as scientists continue to make amazing discoveries.
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Carbon Dioxide Greening DesertsDesert plants leafing out as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rise.
By Becky Oskin Last updated
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Acid Buildup in Oceans Threatens Food ChainIndustrial pollution, if not curbed, could devastate marine organisms by the end of this century, a new report warns.
By Robert Roy Britt Last updated
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Ocean's 'Twilight Zone' Traps Greenhouse GasA mysterious layer of the ocean seems to trap carbon, a new study shows.
By Live Science Staff Last updated
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New Plastic Could Reduce Carbon Dioxide EmissionsThe new plastic can pull carbon dioxide from natural gas.
By Ker Than Last updated
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Global Warming: Dire Prediction for the Year 3000
If carbon dioxide emissions don't stop until 2100, the world could see dramatic effects in the Southern Hemisphere, a climate model predicts.
By Wynne Parry Last updated
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Cool the Planet? Geoengineering Is Easier Said Than DoneScientists are exploring ways to re-engineer the planet to counter the effects of global warming.
By Tracy Staedter Last updated
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Climate Solution: Pay True Cost of Fossil Fuels, NASA Scientist SaysProminent and controversial scientist James Hansen called for a fee on fossil fuels.
By Wynne Parry Last updated
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Greenhouse gases: Causes, sources and environmental effectsGreenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that absorb infrared radiation and trap heat in the atmosphere. Increases in emissions of these gases are leading to climate change and global warming.
By Tiffany Means Published
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Has the Earth Ever Been This Hot Before?Was the planet ever as hot as it is today, when every month the globe seems to be breaking one high-temperature record after another?
By Isobel Whitcomb Published
