New research shows that global warming results in more carbon dioxide release from soil across the world. This happens because of the response of microbes … Global warming increases carbon emissions from soilRead more
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Arctic Ocean acidification worse than previously expected
The ocean takes up large amounts of human-made CO2 from the atmosphere. This additional CO2 causes ocean acidification, a process that can already be observed … Arctic Ocean acidification worse than previously expectedRead more
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Atmospheric carbon dioxide at highest level in 3 million years
Global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations (CO2) in parts per million (ppm) for the past 800,000 years. The peaks and valleys track ice ages (low CO2) … Atmospheric carbon dioxide at highest level in 3 million yearsRead more
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Today’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels greater than 23 million-year record
The researchers used the fossilized remains of ancient plant tissues to produce a new record of atmospheric CO2 that spans 23 million years of uninterrupted … Today’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels greater than 23 million-year recordRead more
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E-bikes can dramatically reduce CO2 emissions
e-bike carbon reduction capability is the maximum carbon reduction we could see if people replaced as much of their car travel as they are able … E-bikes can dramatically reduce CO2 emissionsRead more
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Carbon dioxide pollution dulls the brain
Global warming driven by greenhouse gas emissions wouldn’t just be bad for the planet and its oceans: it would also make Homo sapiens measurably less … Carbon dioxide pollution dulls the brainRead more
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COVID-19 puts brakes on global emissions
The impact of COVID-19 on global emissions has been estimated based on a combination of energy, activity and policy data available up until the end … COVID-19 puts brakes on global emissionsRead more
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Sugar brings a lot of carbon dioxide into the deeper sea
In the sunlit surface layer of the ocean, photosynthetic microalgae such as diatoms convert more carbon dioxide into biomass than Earth’s tropical forests. Like land … Sugar brings a lot of carbon dioxide into the deeper seaRead more
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The global brands polluting the world with burning plastic
When a brand produces plastic and sells it in a country with limited facilities for processing that waste, it inevitably ends up burned or in … The global brands polluting the world with burning plasticRead more
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DOE to provide $22M for research on capturing carbon dioxide from air
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will provide up to $22 million for research aimed at achieving breakthroughs in the effort to capture carbon dioxide … DOE to provide $22M for research on capturing carbon dioxide from airRead more