What would it take to reverse global warming?
While a few scientists disagree with the overall scientific consensus that human behavior is contributing to climate change, there’s no disagreement over one fact: the Earth’s mean surface temperature is rising. While some regions on Earth are experiencing a cooling trend, the overall average temperature has increased about 0.74 degrees Celsius since the 1800s [source: National Climatic Data Center]. Climatologists believe this trend will continue with potentially devastating consequences for us and the environment. So what can be done? Is there a way to reduce or even reverse the warming trend? Or can we only take measures to avoid making it worse? The news isn’t al
