Cement is very harmful to the climate. One solution is opening in California
by It is a major contributor to climate change — the way buildings and roads are made of concrete. It is also a growing problem as …
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Levels of carbon dioxide and methane in the heat-trapped air rose again to record highs last year
Levels of key heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere reached historic highs last year, growing at near-record rapid speeds, according to the US National Oceanic and …
Climate engineering poses serious national security risks – countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared
The historic Paris climate agreement started a mantra from developing countries: “1.5 to stay alive.” It refers to the international aim of keeping global warming …
Climate engineering poses serious national security risks – countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared
One of the biggest concerns many countries have regarding climate change is national security. That is not the same as wars. Risks to food, energy …
Satellites detect no real climate benefit from 10 years of forest carbon offsets in California
Many of the companies that have pledged “net zero” emissions to protect the climate are relying on large numbers of forests and what are known …
Not all carbon capture projects pay off for the climate – we mapped the pros and cons of each and found clear winners and losers.
Carbon dioxide can be captured from the air or from industries and recycled as a win-win climate solution. The greenhouse gas stays out of the …
James Webb Space Telescope could probe ‘carbon-lite’ exoplanet atmospheres in search for alien life
When it comes to detecting the presence of liquid water on planets outside the solar system, and thus the conditions necessary for life, the James …
Profitable Tax Credit for Clean Fuels Won’t Be So Easy to Get
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration on Friday released its long-awaited plan to provide lucrative tax breaks to companies that make hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel, proposing …
Drones help solve forest carbon capture riddle
Drones are part of an increasingly sophisticated arsenal used by scientists to understand forests and their role in the battle against climate change (MANAN VATSYAYANA) …
What is carbon capture and why does it keep coming up at COP28?
The future of fossil fuels is at the heart of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, where many activists, experts and nations are demanding …