S&P 500 ESG Index Drops Tesla Due to Lack of Low-Carbon Strategy and More; Elon Musk Reacts Calling Metrics a 'Scam'

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.19.2022 01:22 AM

S&P explained why it kicked out Tesla from its ESG Index, citing three main reasons regarding its production practices. Read on to learn more details and how Elon Musk reacted.

Carbon Fiber Bikes Taking Over the Cycling Industry: Here's What You Need to Know About the Ubiquitous Material

05.09.2022 00:09 AM

Carbon fiber has taken over the cycling industry two decades ago, but it is still a mystery to many. Read on to learn why many prefer this material.

Red Giant Star V Hydrae's 6 Mysterious Smoking Rings Contain Carbon, Researchers Say

04.10.2022 22:35 PM

Researchers have finally found that the red giant star V Hydrae emits carbon. Can you guess why? Read more to find out the reason.

Florida Ponds Creating an Ecosystem 'Disservice’ As It Lose More Carbon Through Gas

03.10.2022 10:00 AM

Florida ponds are found to be losing more carbon via gas than storing it. Find out how, in a new study finding, ponds are creating an ecosystem disservice.

How Did Former 'Fireball' Earth Become Habitable? Researchers Explain Mystery

03.09.2022 22:30 PM

If you've ever wondered how Earth went from a fiery planet to a livable one, keep reading to know how experts solved this riddle.

Novel Catalyst Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Gasoline 1,000 Times More Efficiently Than Existing Methods

02.14.2022 10:30 AM

Captured carbon dioxide can now be converted into carbon-neutral fuels using only a novel catalyst by Stanford scientists to increase the production of long-chain hydrocarbons that is 1,000 times more efficient than current methods.

Innovative New Vertical LED Grow System Slashes Cost While Boosting ROI for Indoor Growers

02.09.2022 09:04 AM

California Lightworks Introduces MegaDrive® Vertical Series to Dramatically Reduce Total Installed Cost, Heat, Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint.

Carbon Capture Storage Powered By Hydrogen Extracts 99% CO2 At a Rate of 2 Liters Of Air Per Minute

02.07.2022 21:21 PM

A recent study developed a novel hydrogen-powered carbon capture approach that can extract 99 percent of CO2 straight from the natural air.

Larger Biodiversity Still Hidden in Deep Seafloor, May Have Part in Regulating Global Climate

02.07.2022 06:25 AM

A new study confirms that two-thirds of marine life are yet to be discovered. Phytoplanktons may also have an important role in regulating global climate.

Environmental Cost of Astronomy Needs to Be Reduced, Will the World's Most Sustainable Observatory Solve It?

02.03.2022 11:22 AM

Astronomy requires a lot of power, which means that this field of science also has a large carbon footprint. Now, astronomers are on a mission to build a sustainable observatory that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of astronomy.

Evidence of Life on Mars Remains Mysterious Until Martian Rock Sample From NASA Curiosity Rover Will Be Analyzed

01.31.2022 21:30 PM

The recent findings from the sample taken in the Gale Crater on Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover showed that they were enriched in carbon isotopes, which is a sign of life on Earth.

Sumitomo SHI FW and Vantaa Energy Reduce Environmental Impact of Energy Production with the Help of Artificial Intelligence

01.20.2022 13:46 PM

Vantaa Energy and Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) continue their close collaboration in developing artificial-intelligence solutions for reducing the environmental impacts of energy production.

NASA Mars Curiosity Rover Finds Carbon On Red Planet; What Does It Mean?

01.17.2022 21:54 PM

NASA Curiosity rover on Mars has discovered unique carbon on the planet that requires a "proper" explanation.

Converting Solid Biomass to Natural Gas Now Made More Efficient to Reduce Carbon Footprint

01.12.2022 06:01 AM

A research group proposed an efficient catalytic approach in converting solid biomass into natural gas but with a lesser carbon footprint by at least 26% to 34%.

Comparable Information on Carbon Sequestration in Forests Around the World

12.19.2021 11:58 AM

The Forest Flux service, which has been developed under VTT's leadership and utilises field surveying and satellite images, provides accurate and comparable information on the ability of forests to bind carbon.

Researchers Synthesized Paracrystalline Diamond That is Less Fragile Than the Hardest Known Material on Earth

11.29.2021 04:34 AM

An international team of researchers has developed a way to create a paracrystalline diamond that retains its hardness but is less fragile than ordinary diamonds that are easily cut or smashed.

Carbon Arctic Cycle: Further Insight on How This Element is Transferred Between Land, Atmosphere and Ocean Unveiled

10.13.2021 00:16 AM

A carbon cycle expert showed in a recently published study how the dissolving of carbon in Arctic rivers is making an impact on the world.

Particle Refinement Boosts Sodium/Lithium-Ion Batteries By Inducing and Increasing Cycle Capacity

10.11.2021 22:50 PM

A new study offers a solution to make sodium/lithium-ion batteries have greater storage capacity. Sodium-ion batteries or SIBs are among the most anticipated technologies due to the low cost and abundance of sodium.

Carbon Cycling: Researchers Use Microbes to Determine Vital Role of Oceans

10.08.2021 07:30 AM

Researchers from Oregon State University analyzed and tracked phytoplankton to identify the ocean's vital role in carbon recycling.

Will Carbon Finally Go to Space? Researchers Created Heat Resistant Composites to be Tested on US Navy Rocket

10.04.2021 23:44 PM

ORNL researchers devised a unique technique for producing extreme heat resistant carbon-carbon composites for testing on a US Navy rocket launching with NASA.

New Form of Carbon Only One Atom Thick, Ideal for Future Electronics, High-Tech Engineering

08.27.2021 06:39 AM

Scientists developed a new form of carbon that is only one atom thick, opening doors to improve rechargeable batteries and better electrical energy storage than graphene.