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MIT engineers pioneer advanced technology to transform CO2 into clean fuel
MIT engineers pioneer advanced technology to transform CO2 into clean fuelScience

MIT engineers pioneer advanced technology to transform CO2 into clean fuel

As global efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions accelerate, researchers continue to search for practical and cost-effective solutions to convert captured carbon dioxide (CO2) into…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 14, 2024 Full article
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisis
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisisClimate

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reach new high in 2024 amid climate crisis

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2024, highlighting the persistent challenge in addressing climate change, according to the Global Carbon…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024

New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones
Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zonesClimateNews

Optimizing urban design to cut carbon emissions: the role of local climate zones

As urban areas expand rapidly around the world, the need for climate-conscious planning has never been greater. New research suggests that optimizing city layouts to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions
Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissionsClimate

Modest beef reductions in wealthier nations could offset years of global emissions

A small reduction in beef production among high-income nations could offer significant climate benefits, according to a new analysis. Researchers estimate that reducing beef output…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024

How a melting ice sheet reshaped North America’s coastline Approximately 19,000 to 26,000 years ago, a vast ice sheet blanketed Canada and extended over parts…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 4, 2024 Full article
Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusive
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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024 Full article
$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material production
$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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024 Full article
New material makes capturing CO2 from air easier than ever
New 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…
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Scientists uncover key to boosting greenhouse gas conversion efficiency
Scientists 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate
Arctic 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060
China’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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024 Full article
Global CO2 emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientists
Global 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024 Full article
Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warming
Growing 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024 Full article
Coral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cut
Coral 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024 Full article
Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires
Permafrost 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024 Full article
Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Aviation 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024 Full article
European Green Deal: a global emissions paradox
European 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 20, 2024 Full article
Researchers use sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals
Researchers 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact
Study 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener future
Optimizing 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024 Full article
Major study reveals effective climate policy combinations over two decades
Major 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024 Full article
Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain
Warming 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024 Full article