Three Gorges Dam: Friend or foe of riverine greenhouse gases?
Dams are conventionally regarded as emitters of GHGs in large rivers. A team from Peking University of China, however, has disrupted this perception, based on whole system thinking applied to the Three Gorges Dam (TGD) on the Yangtze River in China......»»
Researchers: There is a need for more accurate accounting of nitrous oxide from agricultural crop residues
There is a need for changing the way of accounting greenhouse gases from agriculture. The current inventory of nitrous oxide from plant residues relies solely on the amount of nitrogen in the residues, while crucial factors such as the degradability.....»»
Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered—here"s how we search for others that could change the world
The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And we've only identified 1% of them. Scientists believe undiscovered chemical compounds could help remove greenhouse gases, or trigger a medical breakthrough much.....»»
Dogs prefer food over toys, according to study
Man's best friend is as treat-obsessed as we all thought......»»
25 best gifts for pets (and their parents)
Score the best gifts for pet parents, from fancy dog beds from Casper to useful pet tech from Fi. We all have that one friend who treats their pet like it’s their child or best friend (or both). If you have one or more pet-obsessed buddie.....»»
A Soggy Mission to Sniff Out a Greenhouse Gas "Bomb" in the High Arctic
A needle-like tower, hung with sensors, "sniffs" the air above the Arctic circle for signs of catastrophic thaw in the sodden ground below......»»
Key Biden Climate Pollution Metric Is Safe--For Now
Supreme Court justices declined to decide whether the Biden administration is placing too high a value on the cost to society of spewing carbon and other planet-warming gases.....»»
Q&A: The new landscape of corporate climate disclosure
Is corporate sustainability an oxymoron? California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent signing of a law that requires large companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions has refocused attention on the role of business in combatting climate change. In.....»»
Here"s why farmers are bearing the brunt of big food companies" decarbonization efforts
More than a third of the global greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activity can be attributed to the way we produce, process and package food. So it comes as no surprise that many large companies involved in food production and retailing a.....»»
Corporate giants will have to disclose emissions under California climate laws—that will have a global impact
Many of the world's largest public and private companies will soon be required to track and report almost all of their greenhouse gas emissions if they do business in California—including emissions from their supply chains, business travel, employe.....»»
Typhur’s Sous Vide Station Might Get Me to Finally Try Water Cooking
Ever heard of Typhur? Before 2023, I was unaware of the company, but I was made familiar with their existence back when a close friend of mine showed me their own Typhur-made InstaProbe after I wouldn’t shut up about my beloved MEATER smart mea.....»»
Strip club, weed shops offer UAW discounts
Dream Girls Detroit is letting in UAW members for free throughout the strike, and the Greenhouse of Walled Lake is giving half off......»»
Female animals teach each other to choose unusual males—new research
My friend recently changed their favorite celebrity crush from Anna Kendrick to Lily James. While some people could see the attraction, others might not. So what is it that attracts us to potential mates? A new study suggests that female animals lear.....»»
Using metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases
A team of chemists from Cornell University, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and Southern Methodist University, has found a way to use metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases. Their study i.....»»
3 rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in October
Here are three rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in October, including Love at First Sight and My Best Friend's Wedding......»»
New research shows how companies could be gaming their reported greenhouse gas emissions
New research by academics at King's Business School has shown that companies are able to "game" their reported greenhouse gas emissions to an extent that is both financially and environmentally material because of the discretion they have around the.....»»
Capturing carbon dioxide with electricity: A microbial enzyme inspires electrochemistry
Humans continuously emits greenhouse gases, worsening global warming. For example, carbon dioxide (CO2) accumulates dramatically over the years and is chemically very stable. Yet, some microbes capture CO2 using highly efficient enzymes. Scientists f.....»»
As the world warms, intense tropical cyclones are starting earlier, study finds
Intense tropical cyclones have tended to occur around three days earlier per decade since the 1980s, according to a study published in Nature. This seasonal shifting may be related to ocean warming, primarily driven by greenhouse gas emissions......»»
Researchers propose a unified, scalable framework to measure agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
Increased government investment in climate change mitigation is prompting agricultural sectors to find reliable methods for measuring their contribution to climate change. With that in mind, a team led by scientists at the University of Illinois Urba.....»»
Government policies work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, analysis finds
Policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been effective, however more stringent regulations are needed to limit global warming to the Paris temperature goals, finds a new analysis by UCL researchers of international efforts to fight.....»»
Colorado has a new plan to reduce greenhouse gases. Critics say it fails those most impacted by air pollution
Colorado's air regulators have approved a new rule that will require the state's 18 largest manufacturers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but the plan is receiving pointed criticism from environmental advocates who say loopholes will allow.....»»