Climate Change Surprise: Trees Remove Methane From the Air
New research reveals that tree bark microbes absorb significant amounts of methane, increasing the climate benefit of trees by about 10%. This finding underscores the…
Greenhouse Gas News
Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat by absorbing infrared radiation. The most common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), water vapor (H2O), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases. These gases allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere freely, where the Earth absorbs the solar energy and re-emits it as heat. Greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, and holding it within the atmosphere, which warms the planet. This natural process is known as the greenhouse effect and is crucial for creating the conditions that sustain life on Earth. However, human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, have significantly increased the concentrations of these gases, enhancing the greenhouse effect and leading to global warming and climate change.
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…
Scientists Detect Record-Breaking Methane Leak in Kazakhstan: The Largest Ever Documented
Scientists have documented the largest methane leak ever in Kazakhstan’s Karaturun East field, releasing 131,000 tonnes over 205 days. Their study used satellite data and…
Unprecedented Recovery: Ozone Layer Heals Ahead of Schedule
Recent findings indicate significant reductions in hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), harmful to both the ozone layer and climate. This success, stemming from the Montreal Protocol, shows that…
Searching for Signs of Advanced Civilizations: Interstellar Detectives Trace Alien Terraforming
In the quest to uncover extraterrestrial life, researchers have identified telltale greenhouse gases that could indicate advanced alien civilizations are actively terraforming distant planets. The…
Pipeline Peril: The Mystery of Nord Stream’s Methane After the Explosion
Much of the methane released into the southern Baltic Sea from the Nord Stream gas pipeline has remained in the water. This is shown by…
40% Surge: Growing Nitrous Oxide Emissions Trigger Scientific Alarm
Over four decades, nitrous oxide emissions have risen sharply, driven mainly by agriculture. Without technologies to remove it, the focus must shift to reducing emissions…
Methane Mayhem: Unveiling the Hidden Culprits Behind U.S. Greenhouse Gas Surges
Emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, may be higher than previously thought, especially from landfills. Methane, significantly more potent than CO2 as a greenhouse…
Carbon Capture Breakthrough: Cambridge’s New Material for Direct Air CO2 Absorption
Cambridge researchers have developed a low-energy carbon capture technology using charged activated charcoal, capable of absorbing CO2 directly from the air more effectively than conventional…
Scientists Warn: Rate of Human-Caused Global Warming at All-Time High
Latest climate report indicates a concerning increase in human-induced warming and a rapidly diminishing carbon budget, underscoring the urgent need for global climate action. The…
Carbon Capture “Miracle Material” Breakthrough: MOF-525 Can Capture and Convert CO2 Into Useful Chemicals
Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a scalable method for fabricating MOF-525, a material that can effectively capture and convert carbon dioxide into…
Climate Crisis: Brazil’s Cerrado Suffers Worst Drought in 700 Years
A study from the University of São Paulo indicates the Cerrado is experiencing its most severe drought in centuries due to rising temperatures and disrupted…
New Catalysts Turn the Greenhouse Gas Methane Into Valuable Chemicals
Researchers developed a novel catalyst that converts methane into valuable chemicals more sustainably, potentially advancing efforts to decarbonize the chemical industry. Methane, a potent greenhouse…
New Solar Technology Converts Greenhouse Gases Into Valuable Fuel
A new photocatalyst developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers a green, efficient method for converting greenhouse gases into chemicals using solar power, marking a…
“Unprecedented” – CO2 Rising 10 Times Faster Than Any Time in Recorded History
Researchers conducting a detailed chemical analysis of ancient Antarctic ice have discovered that the current rate of increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide is 10 times…
The Surprising Truth About Vehicle Lifespan Caps and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Researchers find that lifespan caps on passenger vehicles have limited impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and could increase costs and material usage. Lifespan caps…
Turning CO2 Into Chemical Gold: Affordable Nanocatalysts Could Revolutionize Climate Action
Carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, plays a significant role in climate change by building up in the atmosphere. To mitigate its impact, transforming CO2…
Disturbing the Deep: New Research Reveals That Humans Have Intensely Impacted Earth’s Hidden Depths
The effects of human activities like greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation on the surface of Earth are well-documented. Recently, hydrology researchers at the University of…