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New Import Duties for Non-EU Steel Credit: Yusuf Aslan / Alamy The European Union is poised to implement carbon tariffs starting January 1, marking a significant…
China’s swift transition to solar energy is contributing to lower emissions in the energy sector Cost Photo/NurPhoto (via Getty Images) The year 2025 could mark the…
Glacier meets sea at Dixon Fjord in Greenland Jane Rix/Alamy Even if atmospheric carbon dioxide returns to pre-industrial levels and the global temperature decreases, the Arctic…
Bulletproof fabric is lightweight and strong Peking University Jinzhang Group The innovative material is remarkably strong, capable of stopping bullets with a 1.8-millimeter-thick sheet, surpassing Kevlar…
Contrails from aircraft may amplify the warming effects of air travel Image Professionals GmbH/Alamy If you’re using a carbon footprint calculator to assess your flight’s environmental…
Parallel channels known as linear dune canyons can be observed within some of Mars’ dunes. Contrary to what their name suggests, these canyons are frequently quite…
Icelandic geothermal power facilities engaged in the underground injection of carbon dioxide for extended storagesigrg/carbfix Recent studies indicate that the planet may exhaust its capacity for…
Recent research indicates that the ability to safely store carbon is significantly lower than earlier estimates, being only a tenth of what was initially predicted. This…
Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images A Shared Narrative2: It’s EverythingPeter Brunnen (Allen Lane) Carbon dioxide influences our perceptions. Emissions from power stations, vehicle exhausts, and the…
During the Mesozoic era, from 252 to 66 million years ago, analyses of the oxygen isotope composition in dinosaur teeth revealed that the atmosphere contained significantly…
Wildfires in Greece are diminishing the Earth’s natural carbon sink Thanassis Stavrakis/AP Photo/Alamy Climate change is increasingly compromising the ability of the Earth’s natural carbon sinks…
Carbon exists in various forms known as homologues, each with distinct properties including differences in color and shape. For instance, in diamond, every carbon atom is…
Researchers have stabilized ring-shaped carbon molecules by adding “bumpers” to protect the atoms. Harry Anderson An innovative variety of whole carbon molecules is currently under investigation…
Capuchin Monkeys and Their Role in Seed Dispersal in Tropical Forests Carlos Grillo/Getty Images/iStockphoto Tropical ecosystems, rich in animal biodiversity that aids in seed dispersal, can…
The vegetation in Chapada das Mesas National Park, Brazil, struggles to capture atmospheric CO₂. Pulsar Images/Alamy A preliminary analysis has revealed that the extreme heat and…
Forests similar to Vermont’s Mansfield State Forest are experiencing snow loss Douglas Rissing/Getty Images Many forests are losing their winter snowpacks due to rising global temperatures,…
Fig trees may excel at reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere Raimund Link/Mauritius Images Gmbh/Alamy Certain fig trees have the ability to transform significant quantities…
Wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforestFernando Lessa/Alamy Numerous forest-related carbon offset initiatives certified by Verra, the largest carbon registry globally, face potential risks from wildfires and…
A new study has unveiled the significant carbon footprint of the US military, indicating that even modest budget cuts can lead to substantial reductions in emissions.…
In 2021, Google established an ambitious target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Nevertheless, since that time, the company has taken a contrary path…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed on Wednesday its intention to lift current limitations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. EPA administrator…
Rivers like the Chuya in Russia can emit carbon dioxide and methane. Parilov/Shutterstock Globally, rivers are releasing ancient carbon into the atmosphere, revealing surprising insights for…
Free divers surrounded by plastic pollution Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Microplastics are not merely present on the ocean’s surface. A comprehensive study on small…
NASA’s curiosity rover discovered evidence of the ancient Mars carbon cycle, bringing scientists closer to answers on whether the planet can support life. Curiosity watches the…
Sample analysis of Mars Instrument on NASA’s Curiosity Rover detected decane, anteca and dodecane molecules in Gale Crater samples. This graphic shows the long chain organic…
More than 2 billion tons of carbon monoxide are released in the atmosphere every year. Various bacteria and old bacteria take this in about 250 million…
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Observatory has been recording atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations since 1958.Fred Espenak/Science Photo Library Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels measured by Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Observatory…
Amazon is set to deploy nearly 150 electric heavy goods vehicles in the UK to reduce carbon emissions from its delivery operations. The company has purchased…
Planetary scientists using ESA's Mars Express spacecraft's high-resolution stereo camera have captured stunning images of Earth's mysterious landscapes. Australe Scopri Region in the southern hemisphere of…
Tesla has urged the UK government to tighten regulations on carbon emissions from cars and trucks according to documents. The electric car maker also pushed for…
A new class of atomically dispersed nickel catalysts directly converts trapped carbon dioxide (CO)2 to methane (CH4), according to Tomaz Neves García, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher…
Elon Musk will board a private jet in Beijing in 2023Jade Gao/AFP via Getty Images Researchers say private jet flights should be subject to a carbon…
Greenhouse gas emissions are still on the riseWeisen Hayashi/Getty Images As the world emerges from lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries are seeking climate-friendly…
Using data from near infrared spectrometer (NIRSpec) Astronomers aboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have detected carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) The frozen…
Canada’s historic wildfire season last year resulted in the burning of numerous trees, causing forests to emit more carbon than the fossil fuel emissions of most…
The new biomaterial, called C-ELM, incorporates live cyanobacteria in translucent panels that can be attached to the interior walls of buildings. The microbes embedded in these…
Denmark is taking action to address methane emissions, a significant contributor to global warming. Starting in 2030, Denmark will be the first country to implement a…
A building damaged by a drone strike in Kiev in October 2022Roman Fritzina/Associated Press/Alamy A group of climate experts estimates that the first two years of…
Is removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere one of the best weapons against climate change? Climeworks, a Swiss company, believes so, as they have recently unveiled…
In August 2021, ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft bound for Mercury Performed a second flyby of Venus, providing short-term observations of its guided magnetosphere. The spacecraft detected cold…