Even a little extra CO2 is triggering big changes in forests
Rising CO2 is altering how forests recycle water.
Tag: carbon dioxide
An artificial leaf can turn carbon dioxide into fuel
CO2 is the main contributor to global warming
New material selectively captured CO2 molecules and turns them into useful products
Propeller-shaped molecules trap CO2, which can then be used to manufacture useful organic materials.
Earth didn’t have a high-carbon atmosphere until 1965, study showed
The increase is quite sizeable.
Could snowball planets still host life? This study claims so
After all, the Earth was once a snowball too.
Iceland researchers trap CO2 into rocks — but there’s a catch
This could be a big part of the battle against climate change.
One Icelandic glacier-volcano duo is emitting 20 times more methane than all other volcanoes in Europe
When glaciers fall to the dark side, methane happens.
How Roman priests walked through the “Gates to Hell” — and came back
Modern science explains how an ancient ritual worked.
NASA observatory highlights the importance of studying CO2 on Earth: it’s connected to everything
Groundbreaking data allows us to study carbon dioxide in unprecedented detail.
First ‘negative emissions plant’ that turns ambient CO2 into stone switches on in Iceland
This is still experimental technology but in the future it could prove to be a lifeline.
Waste not, want not: astronauts to turn pee into nutrients, tools on deep-space missions
Stay hydrated up there, ladies and gents.
Replacing beef with beans on Americans’ plates might be the fastest way to cut CO2 emissions
If Americans ate beans instead of beef, the U.S. would realize 50 to 75% of its 2020 GHG-reduction targets.
New protein can increase yields, save farmers millions every year
A tiny protein which can make a big difference!
Scientists want to track ocean heat using magnetic fields
As the Earth heats up, much of the heat sinks into the oceans.
Scientists are trapping more and more CO2 into volcanic basalt
Storing CO2 underground might be one pivotal for our climate future.
Photosynthetic solar cell turns carbon dioxide and sunlight into fuel
Fossil fuels could soon be a thing of the past.
NASA shows how much CO2 we really pump into the atmosphere
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have never been higher: the average global CO2 levels have reached the 400 parts ...
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