Global Emissions Drop by 7%, But Climate Change Experts Advise Not To Celebrate Just Yet

Medicine & Technology Dec 12, 2020

Global emissions are expected to drop by roughly seven percent this year compared to what was recorded in 2019. That's equivalent to roughly 2.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide.

How Sun-Powered Chemistry Can Transform Carbon Dioxide Into Essential Products

Nov 12, 2020

Sunlight has recently been employed to convert waste carbon dioxide into needed chemicals essential to human health and comfort.

Pollutants in the Night: The Bonfire Pollution Problem

Nov 05, 2020

Researchers find evidence of large air pollution from Bonfire Night celebrations, sending soot up into the night sky.

Can Abandoned Asbestos Mine Sites Be Used to Help Fight Climate Change?

Oct 24, 2020

Forests and woodlands around the world have a major role as natural carbon sinks, absorbing nearly one-third of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Scientists believe that old asbestos mining sites also have the potential to be carbon sinks.

Are Plug-in Hybrid Cars Worse for Environment Than Factory Tests Suggest? It Depends How You Drive Them

Sep 22, 2020

Currently accounting for 3 percent of new car sales, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are sold as low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuel and conventional hybrid cars. But a new report threatens to shatter their green credentials.

Researchers Measure Soil Sensitivity to Global Warming

Aug 13, 2020

Tropical soils play a significant role in the Earth's natural carbon cycle. Scientists measure how much worse carbon emissions have gotten in recent years by keeping track of soil temperatures.

Shopping Options: Which Will Help the Environment?

Feb 28, 2020

Placing an order at a nearby or local shop can curb the carbon dioxide emissions you're getting from online shopping. Certainly, if you order items to be delivered right to your doorstep from a local store, you help minimize carbon footprints.

Volatiles in Cold Traps , A Key to Understanding the Moon's Dark Craters

Jan 07, 2020

As scientists prepare for future missions to Mars, other scientists suggest studying Earth's moon further.

Ancient Specks of Dust Hints At Possible Scenarios of How the Earth's Atmosphere Changed

Dec 24, 2019

The findings of this research can be vital in creating climate models that will help scientists understand the planet more especially now when Earth is facing climate change.

It's Getting Hot in Here!: 5 Ways to Help Lessen Our Carbon Footprint

Dec 21, 2019

As the global temperature continues to rise, the final hope of our planet is up to us,

Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Continue To Reach New Highs

Dec 10, 2019

Greenhouse gas levels, the main driver for climate change, reached new highs according to the WMO report.

Scientists Create an Artificial Leaf That Sucks CO2 Out of the Air

Nov 18, 2019

A group of scientists developed an artificial leaf that can help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Satellites Can Help Monitor Ocean Carbon Levels, A New Study Shows

Nov 11, 2019

Satllites can now help monitor ocean carbon although its full potential still needs to be researched

Artificial Leaf Creates Fuel from Sunlight and Water

Oct 23, 2019

Researchers from Cambridge University create an artificial leaf that produces clean gas using photosynthesis.

New Material Captures, Converts Carbon Dioxide into Useful Products

Oct 15, 2019

A new metal–organic framework material shows good promise for carbon sequestration and conversion to new organic products.