Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusiveClimate
Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusive
The global effort to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions is advancing, but the path to net-zero by 2050 may face serious challenges. A recent…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024
Full article$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material productionClimate
$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material production
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters has brought to light the significant climate-related costs associated with the production of nine common materials in…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024
Full articleNew material makes capturing CO2 from air easier than everNewsScience
New material makes capturing CO2 from air easier than ever
University of California - Berkeley | MP - Scientists have developed a new material that could significantly advance efforts to combat climate change by efficiently…
SourceOctober 23, 2024
Full articleScientists uncover key to boosting greenhouse gas conversion efficiencyNewsScience
Scientists uncover key to boosting greenhouse gas conversion efficiency
Researchers at the Politecnico di Milano’s Department of Energy have made a significant stride in combating climate change. Their latest study, featured in Angewandte Chemie,…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
Full articleArctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rateScience
Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate
A recent study has revealed a significant rise in industrial activities across the Arctic, with more than 800,000 square kilometers of land impacted by human…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
Full articleChina’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060Climate
China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060
China’s relaxation of family size restrictions may complicate its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, according to new research from University College London…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024
Full articleGlobal CO2 emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientistsScience
Global CO2 emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientists
A groundbreaking study reveals a startling increase in global CO2 emissions from forest fires, which have surged by 60% since 2001. The research, published in…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
Full articleGrowing wildfire threat worsens under global warmingClimate
Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warming
Wildfires, fueled by climate change, are intensifying worldwide, particularly in high-latitude regions where global warming has a pronounced impact. While some areas have seen a…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024
Full articleCoral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cutClimate
Coral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cut
A new study by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi's Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) suggests that curtailing carbon emissions could be key to helping…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
Full articlePermafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfiresClimate
Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires
A new study predicts that global warming will accelerate the thawing of permafrost, leading to a dramatic rise in wildfires across northern regions, including the…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleAviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050Climate
Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
The University of Cambridge has unveiled a bold new report detailing a roadmap for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Released by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleEuropean Green Deal: a global emissions paradoxScience
European Green Deal: a global emissions paradox
The European Union's ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, embodied in the European Green Deal, represents a bold commitment to combat climate change.…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 20, 2024
Full articleResearchers use sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable chemicalsScience
Researchers use sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals
Researchers at McGill University have developed an innovative process that utilizes sunlight to convert methane and carbon dioxide - two potent greenhouse gases - into…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleStudy finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impactClimate
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact
A new study alleviates concerns that rerouting flights to avoid forming contrails - high-altitude clouds known to contribute to climate warming - might inadvertently harm…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleOptimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener futureClimate
Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener future
The global climate crisis is intensifying, with urban living spaces (ULS) playing a crucial role in carbon emissions. To address this challenge, researchers have developed…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
Full articleNotre Dame researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in ChicagoScience
Notre Dame researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in Chicago
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have developed a tool to analyze embodied carbon in over one million buildings in Chicago. Embodied carbon refers…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
Full articleMajor study reveals effective climate policy combinations over two decadesClimate
Major study reveals effective climate policy combinations over two decades
A comprehensive evaluation of climate policy measures implemented worldwide over the past two decades has provided new insights into which approaches are most effective at…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
Full articleWarming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rainClimate
Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain
Ecosystem carbon dioxide emissions are known to be higher in warmer climates, leading to concerns that global warming could accelerate emissions and intensify the greenhouse…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
Full articleClimate change amplified the risk of record-breaking wildfires in 2023-2024Climate
Climate change amplified the risk of record-breaking wildfires in 2023-2024
By University of East Anglia Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate…
SourceAugust 14, 2024
Full articleMoney trees: researchers looking at local benefits from climate fighting ability in Appalachian forestsClimateNews
Money trees: researchers looking at local benefits from climate fighting ability in Appalachian forests
By West Virginia University Researchers at West Virginia University are working to ensure small landowners and local communities, instead of large corporations, profit from the…
SourceAugust 9, 2024
Full articleHow the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level riseClimateScience
How the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level rise
Effects will depend on how much global warming is controlled, study finds. By Tatyana Woodall | Ohio State University The rising earth beneath the Antarctic…
SourceAugust 3, 2024
Full articleHealthy AI: sustainable artificial intelligence for healthcareClimate
Healthy AI: sustainable artificial intelligence for healthcare
Growing use of AI reveals the need for global sustainability initiatives. By Osaka Metropolitan University Similar to other sectors around the world, the light speed…
SourceAugust 2, 2024
Full articleCarbon assurance likely to become mandatoryScience
Carbon assurance likely to become mandatory
By Edith Cowan University Carbon assurances within the corporate environment is likely to become mandatory in future, and companies that already have systems in place…
SourceJuly 30, 2024
Full articleBetter Carbon Storage with Stacked GeologyScience
Better Carbon Storage with Stacked Geology
By University of Texas at Austin The overarching goal of all carbon capture and storage projects is the same: Keep carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions out…
SourceJuly 24, 2024
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