Cutting urban carbon emissions by retrofitting buildings
To support the worldwide struggle to reduce carbon emissions, many cities have made public pledges to cut their carbon emissions in half by 2030, and some have promised to be carbon neutral by 2050. Buildings can be responsible for more than half a m.....»»
Report: Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C is lost
Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42% off annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 57% by 2035 in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—and back this up with rapid action—or the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal wi.....»»
Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon, study shows
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO2) to be absorbed, new research shows......»»
VAMMIT trials: Tackling methane emissions in mining
New CSIRO technology that destroys methane at mine sites is showing great promise—and attracting great interest from industry and governments worldwide......»»
I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more.
I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more......»»
With four more years like 2023, carbon emissions will blow past 1.5° limit
With each passing year, it gets harder to reach net zero quickly enough. On Thursday, the United Nations' Environmental Programme (UNEP) released a report on what it terms the "em.....»»
Scientists invented a powder that can suck carbon dioxide from the air
The fight against climate change may have found a new secret weapon in the form of a carbon-capturing powder that is capable of sucking up … The post Scientists invented a powder that can suck carbon dioxide from the air appeared first on BGR......»»
Lithia saved $50 million more than planned through Q3, sees another $100 million soon
Lithia Motors Inc. by the end of the third quarter reduced expenses by $50 million more than the group's original target for a cost-cutting initiative launched this year, COO Adam Chamberlain said Oct. 23 on the company's Q3 earnings call......»»
Massive buildings are actually slowing down Earth’s rotation
So called human-built megastructures may actually be slowing down the Earth’s rotation. This isn’t exactly new information, but it has recently been making the rounds … The post Massive buildings are actually slowing down Earth’s rota.....»»
A growing number of Canadian households contain dangerous levels of radon gas, finds survey
The 2024 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Exposure in the Residential Buildings of Urban and Rural Communities indicates that radioactive radon exposure in Canada is rising and continues to be a critical public health concern......»»
Newly developed methodology breaks molecular symmetry to back one theory about life"s origin
The vast majority of organic molecules (based on a carbon structure) are not flat, but have a three-dimensional geometry. Various results can be obtained depending on the way the atoms are arranged inside each molecule. In some cases, a molecule and.....»»
Compost produced from organic solid waste could replace 21% of industrial fertilizers in urban agriculture
The organic solid waste that citizens deposit in brown recycling bins could currently produce the amount of compost needed to satisfy 8% of the nutrients demanded by urban and peri-urban agriculture, reducing environmental impacts such as soil eutrop.....»»
Researchers are reinventing concrete using 2,000-year-old secrets
Buildings built with concrete in ancient Rome continue to stand firm to this day. This has spurred many researchers to look for the key to … The post Researchers are reinventing concrete using 2,000-year-old secrets appeared first on BGR......»»
Apple supporting national parks initiative in China, likely for two reasons
Apple is supporting a national parks initiative in China, geared to providing training and education within the field of nature conservation. The work in five of China’s national parks is being done through the China Green Carbon Sink Foundation.....»»
Study offers insights into how to mitigate carbon build-up on catalysts to improve greenhouse gas to energy conversion
Against the backdrop of the energy transition and the fight against climate change, a study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition offers a key to understanding how to improve the efficiency of processes that convert greenho.....»»
Researchers synthesize carbon nanotubes with precise chirality
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by developing a novel catalyst that allows for precise control over their atomic arrangement, known as chirality. This advancement paves the way for the.....»»
Promising triazole molecular catalyst enables efficient electroreduction of carbon dioxide to methane
The efficient conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2)—one of the main compounds contributing to climate change—into useful fuels and chemicals is a long sought-after research goal. Recent studies have introduced various catalysts that could be used to.....»»
Down in the slumps: Tracing erosion cycles in arctic permafrost
In the Arctic, landslide-like features known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps are threatening infrastructure, altering regional biogeochemistry, and emitting carbon......»»
Microbes in environment drove methane emissions more than fossil fuels between 2020 and 2022, analysis finds
Microbes in the environment, not fossil fuels, have been driving the recent surge in methane emissions globally, according to a new, detailed analysis published Oct 28 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by CU Boulder researchers a.....»»
How Lenovo Is Powering Formula 1®— the world’s most technologically advanced sport
Formula 1® is one of the most advanced sports in the world, known for pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering, aerodynamics, and data analysis. Not only are cars constructed with cutting-edge materials using advanced aerodynamic research, t.....»»
Visible light energy yields two-for-one deal when added to carbon dioxide recycling process
By combining visible light and electrochemistry, researchers have enhanced the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and stumbled upon a surprising discovery. The team found that visible light significantly improved an important chemica.....»»