The Great Salt Lake Is Drying and Our Climate Is Paying the Price
Research has revealed that the drying lake bed of the Great Salt Lake in Utah released 4.1 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2020. This…
Carbon Emissions News
Carbon emissions refer to the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, primarily as a result of human activities such as burning fossil fuels for energy, deforestation, and various industrial processes. CO2 is a major greenhouse gas, contributing significantly to global warming and climate change by trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. The largest sources of carbon emissions include power generation, transportation, and manufacturing industries. Reducing these emissions is critical for mitigating climate change impacts, and efforts to do so include transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and developing carbon capture and storage technologies. International agreements like the Paris Agreement aim to unite global efforts in reducing carbon emissions and limiting the rise in global temperatures, highlighting the importance of both national commitments and individual actions in addressing this pressing environmental challenge.
Carbon Capture Breakthrough: Humidity-Powered Membrane Pumps CO2 out of the Air
A new membrane technology developed by Newcastle University leverages humidity to efficiently capture carbon dioxide, offering a promising solution for sustainable direct air capture essential…
New Bioethanol Monitoring Method Could Boost Revenue by $1.6 Billion and Cut CO2 Emissions by 2 Million Tons
A new method for monitoring contamination in bioethanol production could boost industry revenue by over $1.6 billion USD and cut CO2 emissions by 2 million…
Carbon Cataclysm: Scientists Shed New Light on Ancient Apocalypse That Affected the Entire Planet
Around 183 million years ago, during the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE), volcanic eruptions in what is now South Africa released approximately 20,500 gigatons of…
Warning From the Deep: Ancient Extinction Holds Clues to Today’s Climate Crisis
Limestone from the Mercato San Severino area in southern Italy provides evidence of historical oceanic oxygen depletion. Researchers have uncovered a significant clue within Italian…
Revolutionary Reactors Turn CO2 Into Valuable Minerals With Fly Ash
Researchers have innovated reactors that use fly ash to effectively mineralize CO2, presenting a sustainable approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing global climate…
New Study Shakes Up Climate Models: Plants Absorb More CO2 Than Thought
Radiocarbon analysis reveals that Earth system models underestimate the carbon uptake in terrestrial ecosystems and suggest quicker carbon turnover, highlighting the need for more accurate…
Global Warming Game-Changer: Plants Release Carbon Sooner Than Expected
New research indicates that plants absorb and release carbon dioxide faster than previously thought, challenging the effectiveness of nature-based carbon removal strategies and underscoring the…
Decarbonizing the Industry: New Way To Recycle Steel Developed
Engineering professor Gisele Azimi and her research team at the University of Toronto have developed a novel electrochemical method to extract contaminants like copper from…
A Sustainable Solution to Fighting Global Warming – New Catalyst Efficiently Converts CO2 to Natural Gas
A research team at DGIST has developed an advanced photocatalyst that efficiently converts CO2 into methane, potentially offering a sustainable solution to combat global warming….
Breakthrough in CO2 Conversion: Cost-Effective Methods Discovered
Researchers found that using ionic liquids as electrolytes with metal hydroxides enhances the electrochemical transformation of CO2 into hydrocarbons. Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into fuel…
New “Cost-Effective” Plan Could Reduce CO2 Emissions by 20% – However, It Still Costs Billions of Dollars
A recent study from the Complexity Science Hub explores strategies for implementing climate policies with minimal impact on the economy. According to the Intergovernmental Panel…
New Reactor System Converts Carbon Dioxide Into Usable Fuel
A novel reactor design transforms CO2 emissions from small boilers into methane fuel, providing a promising strategy for addressing climate change. Cutting carbon emissions from…
“Absolute Miracle” – New Recycling Method Could Help Solve One of the World’s Biggest Climate Challenges
Cambridge researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to produce low-emission concrete, potentially revolutionizing the construction industry and aiding global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. Researchers…
Chilling Consequences: The Hidden Carbon Surge in Thawing Permafrost
Research indicates that permafrost-collapsed areas emit significantly more CO2 in response to climate warming than in non-collapsed areas, with implications for global carbon cycle dynamics….
Revolutionizing Catalyst Design: New Research Links Structure to Reaction Performance
In a significant advance in the fight against climate change and the shift towards sustainability, a team of researchers has introduced a new research framework…
Reimagining Carbon: A New Roadmap to a Zero-Emissions Future
A holistic approach to reach net-zero carbon emissions throughout the economy. A key strategy for reaching net-zero carbon emissions involves transitioning significant sectors of the…
Climate Crisis To Cost World $59 Trillion in Worst-Case Scenario, Study Finds
A new study published in Nature suggests that even with significant reductions in CO2 emissions starting today, the global economy is poised to experience a…