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The carbon footprint of a pet fish calculated

Keeping tropical fish as pets could contribute up to 12.4% of the UK's annual average household CO2 emissions and up to 30% of the UK annual average household water usage, a new study finds......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 13th, 2023

Transforming agriculture from carbon source to sink: Study shows potential of carbon sequestration options

The food system is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions on the planet, making the reduction of emissions in this sector a priority for policymakers around the world. IIASA researchers explored the potential of carbon seques.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Study shows artificial light at night changes the behavior of fish, even into the next generation

Scientists have shown that light pollution—especially light in the blue spectrum—can alter the behavior of fish after only a few nights, and have knock-on effects for their offspring. The team from China has studied how female zebrafish responded.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

California carbon emissions lag behind 2030 climate targets, data show

California carbon emissions are falling, but not fast enough to reach the state's 2030 climate targets, according to data released Friday by the Air Resources Board. Leaders predicted that new and existing industry regulations would put the state on.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Here"s What Type Of Fish Is In Your McDonald"s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich

Here"s What Type Of Fish Is In Your McDonald"s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

"Pirate birds" force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu

It's not easy finding food at sea. Seabirds often stay aloft, scanning the churning waters for elusive prey. Most seabirds take fish, squid, or other prey from the first few meters of seawater. Scavenging is common......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

Asus’ new fish-tank-style case looks gorgeous

The list of fish tank-style dual-chamber PC cases just keeps expanding, and Asus' entry looks great......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

The classic Lenovo ThinkPad X1 has a crazy deal today — save $1,300!

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an impressive laptop for all your business needs and it's currently on sale now at Lenovo......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

A record of the Earth’s temperature covering half a billion years

With one exception, a strong link between carbon dioxide and global temperatures. Enlarge / The cycle of building and breaking up of supercontinents seems to drive long-term climate trends. (credit: Walter Myers/Stocktrek Images).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Norway limits wild salmon fishing as stocks hit new lows

Norwegian authorities on Friday rolled out fresh restrictions on wild salmon fishing for 2025 after stocks hit record lows in recent years, with scientists blaming fish farms......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

New study takes the Earth’s temperature over a half-billion years

With one exception, a strong link between carbon dioxide and global temperatures. Enlarge / The cycle of building and breaking up of supercontinents seems to drive long-term climate trends. (credit: Walter Myers/Stocktrek Images).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Simulated construction of plant-based fish meat with composite structure via 3D printing

To date, about 90% of fish resources worldwide have already reached their sustainable fishery limit. Meanwhile, intensive farming and aquaculture contribute to significant environmental pollution and degradation. To address both the challenges of lim.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

European Green Deal is a double-edged sword for global emissions, analysis suggests

The European Union aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050 as part of the comprehensive Green Deal that was agreed upon four years ago. However, an analysis of the policy documents outlining the practical measures of the Green Deal shows that it will decre.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Study reveals that future climate change may reduce the Amazon rainforest"s ability to act as a carbon sink

The Amazon, often called the "lungs of the planet," is the world's largest tropical forest, playing a crucial role in the global climate system due to its vast carbon storage. While it is typically warm and humid all year round, continued climate cha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Study identifies possible novel species in fish genus endemic to Neotropics

With 84 species currently described, Characidium may be the most diverse fish genus known to science. This is the conclusion reached by Brazilian scientists after analyzing more than 4,400 specimens of this genus of South American darters endemic to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Antioxidant carbon dot nanozymes alleviate depression in rats by restoring the gut microbiome

Depression is a significant challenge to diagnose and treat. Among the factors influencing depression onset and severity, there is growing evidence for chemical imbalances that generate oxidative stress throughout the body. To address this problem, r.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Scientist proposes innovative method to cut carbon pollution by nearly 30%: "This really surprised me"

Scientist proposes innovative method to cut carbon pollution by nearly 30%: "This really surprised me".....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Ethanol: A viable alternative to sugar-based carbon sources for biomanufacturing

In a recent review published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts, a research team led by Associated Professor Wang Peng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Dr. Rodrigo Lede.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Single-step lifecycle monitoring made fast and easy with single-walled carbon nanotubes

A research team has published a work showcasing another practical and scalable application of single-walled carbon nanotubes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Ocean sediment is a "mudtropolis"—meet the carbon-cycling creatures thriving beneath the seabed

Sitting in darkness, deep below the sunlit surface, an iridescent nightmare awaits its prey. With precision and speed, it strikes and slices a passing fish clean in half with a set of jaws twice the width of its head. The armor-plated creature retrea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Scientists Will Engineer the Ocean to Absorb More Carbon Dioxide

A research consortium plans to revive geoengineering trials of the controversial iron fertilization technique to pull carbon dioxide from the air, despite public backlash.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024