Tags: Carbon dioxide

Wild Pigs Release More Carbon Dioxide Than Million Cars as Invasive Species Uproot Soils Everywhere

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.20.2021 00:27 AM

Using advanced mapping techniques and predictive population models, a new study demonstrates how burrowing wild pigs actually release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than a million cars each year.

Floods, Heavy Rains Affect Photosynthesis as Often as Droughts in Many Sites

07.01.2021 06:10 AM

Researchers discovered that photosynthesis was mainly influenced by floods and heavy downpours almost as frequent as droughts in many places.

Experimental African Houses: How Can These Homes Keep Mosquitoes, Malaria Away

06.30.2021 22:22 PM

Science and health news agencies recently reported a field test of experimental African houses has proven that when carbon dioxide flows out, mosquitoes stay out, as well.

Marine Ecosystems: Life After Mass Extinctions, May Take 4 Million Years to Recover, New Study Reveals

06.24.2021 00:24 AM

A pioneering study recently found that marine ecosystems can begin functioning again, providing vital roles for humans, after being wiped out much sooner compared to their return to peak biodiversity.

Silver Iodate Finds New Use in Decomposing CO2 With Visible Light

06.22.2021 06:10 AM

One of the challenges in curbing the worsening effects of climate change is in reducing our continuous carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions - and a new technology promises a green and sustainable solution in doing so.

Harnessing Carbon Dioxide from the Ocean and Turning Them To Rocks, Researchers Newest Climate Change Game Plan

06.09.2021 05:00 AM

Researchers propose harnessing carbon dioxide from ocean water to chemically turn them into rocks in an effort to combat climate change.

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Now Reaches 50% Higher Than the Start of Industrial Revolution

06.08.2021 05:50 AM

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have reached another alarming milestone as it reaches 50% higher compared to the beginning of industrial revolution when the burning of fossil fuels was a thing.

MOXIE Makes It Big in Producing Breathable Oxygen on Mars

05.29.2021 01:07 AM

MOXIE's main objective is to show how explorers could produce oxygen in the Martian atmosphere and make it breathable. The process will include the breaking down Mars' carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide and oxygen.

Perishable Food Can Now for Last Months, Thanks to This New Pasteurization Technique

05.14.2021 07:54 AM

A food-tech startup in upstate New York developed a new pasteurization technology that preserves perishable food without refrigeration and using artificial preservatives to cut down millions of tons of food waste worldwide.

59M Hectares of Forests Have Regrown Since 2000, Soaking Up 5.9 Gigatons of Carbon Dioxide

05.12.2021 01:03 AM

A new analysis showed that an area of forests the size of France had regrown naturally since 2000. That means it could store up to 5.9 gigatons of carbon emissions.

Carbon-Rich Water Discovered in Ancient Meteorite Provides Clues to Solar System's History

04.22.2021 00:51 AM

Researchers recently discovered carbon-rich water in what's described as an ancient meteorite, playing a vital role in the solar system's early evolution and formation.

Humans Cause Climate Change: NASA Show Direct Evidence from Calculation

03.31.2021 23:24 PM

NASA has calculated the distinct evidence that shows how humans are causing climate change. Specifically, it has calculated the specific driving forces of recent climate change through direct satellite observations.

Climate Change and Erosion: How to Save the Earth from These Problems

03.15.2021 07:36 AM

At present, this planet is facing the possibility of extreme erosion of soil, although this time, the danger is intensified by climate change.

23-Year Data Reveals How High-Latitude Lakes Respond To Climate Change

02.06.2021 22:00 PM

A new study based on 23 years of lake data near Rankin Inlet in Nunavut, Canada, reveals an unusual behavior on how these lakes respond to climate change.

Cleaner Air From Pandemic Lockdown Spiked Earth's Temperature in 2020, Study

02.03.2021 03:45 AM

A new study found that the cleaner air during the pandemic lockdowns has increased Earth's temperature in 2020.

Turning Off Camera During Virtual Meetings Can Help Save the Planet

01.14.2021 22:32 PM

Recent finding says that turning off camera during virtual meetings is an environment-friendly gesture.

Scientists Study Impacts of Acidic Water on Octopuses

01.14.2021 01:46 AM

Researchers study the impacts of acidic water on octopuses, possibly bringing new understanding into how activities affect the world and how the world itself is adjusting in response.

Oxford Scientists Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel

01.12.2021 00:10 AM

A team of researchers from the University of Oxford converted carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral jet fuel. They are confident that this innovation will have a positive impact on sustainable aviation fuel.

Researchers Devise A Novel Method of Producing Carbon Spheres

12.29.2020 09:30 AM

Carbon spheres - small spherical structures that have found large applications in carbon capture and energy storage - can now be created faster and more sustainably in a novel technique developed by researchers.

New Process Turns Carbon Dioxide Into Jet Fuel

12.28.2020 19:00 PM

Oxford University researchers have re-engineered jet fuel from greenhouse gas. Over time, the introduction of hybrid vehicles and tighter pollution regulations resulted in the growing environmental impact of land-based automobiles.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Christmas Tree’s Carbon Footprint

12.19.2020 06:00 AM

As you prepare to put on a new tree, you might want to consider one with a low carbon footprint. We're only a few days away from Christmas. While families already have their homes adorned with Christmas decors, they may still opt to have theirs decorated during the Christmas week.

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