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In this era of global warming, ozone has gotten a bad rap. Without it, life as we know it would cease to exist on Earth. That being said, ozone pollution remains a problem...

The consequences of global warming range from a small, deadly change in an animal's habitat to pandemics and global economic disturbances. What are 10 of the worst effects of global warming?

We know that we fuel global warming with our carbon emissions. What if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can.

Global warming has become a common term, but it’s not commonly understood. Learn about global warming and the greenhouse effect.

While actual footprints measure size, weight and speed, carbon footprints measure how much carbon dioxide (CO2) we producein our daily lives.

Eco-conscious people purchase carbon offsets to help reduce worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. But do offsets actually help, and what does Pink Floyd have to do with them?

How do we reduce greenhouse gas emissions? A carbon tax is one answer. A simpler alternative to cap-and-trade schemes, a carbon tax encourages energy efficiency and reduced consumption.

We want the ozone layer, but we don't want ozone pollution... Good in the atmosphere but bad on the ground? Find out about ozone pollution, how it affects you and what you can do about it.

The word "ozone" gets tossed around conversation as casually as a softball, but how many of us could really describe what the ozone layer is? The "hole" in it isn't exactly a hole.

Carbon trading, sometimes called emissions trading, is a market-based tool to limit greenhouse gases. The carbon market trades emissions under cap-and-trade schemes or with credits that pay for or offset GHG reductions.

What if you could scrub out carbon dioxide emissions before they ever dirtied the atmosphere? This exciting technology could do just that, but will the benefits outweigh the costs?

It's evident the debate over climate change is a heated one. Are skeptics clouding the public judgment for money? Are climate-change believers merely alarmists who risk the present for the future?

Carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels is a prime suspect in global warming. Could we mitigate the problem by burying the CO2 deep within the ocean?

Iron is an essential component of the human body. Could it also be the answer to the problem of global warming?

Mount Everest dangers include an increase in development, tourism, and potential damage from global warming. Read about Mount Everest dangers.

One of the misconceptions about the greenhouse effect is that it is a bad thing. The greenhouse effect keeps our planet warm enough in order for life to survive. The problems arise from a buildup of too much heat.

During the summer I am always hearing about ozone warnings in my city. This ozone is bad. But then I hear about the ozone layer, which is good. How can ozone be both good and bad?

You hear about global warming all the time on the news. If you wanted to help, what could you do? Well, you could start with a light switch.

What is global warming? Find out in this HowStuffWorks video!

Scientists work to understand global warming and the changing climate.

Watch this video from TED featuring Al Gore on HowStuffWorks. See how global warming works from Al Gore in this video from TED (www.ted.com).

Watch this video about climate change on HowStuffWorks. This NASA Destination Tomorrow segment is explaining how NASA will use satellites engineered to analyze and predict trends in climate change and global warming.

For its small population, Alaska is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why.