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Acid mine drainage could greatly increase metal mining carbon footprintsClimate

Acid mine drainage could greatly increase metal mining carbon footprints

Startling result in the first comprehensive quantification of CO₂ emissions from acid mine drainage neutralization for metal mining in academic peer reviewed literature. Summary: A…
SourceSourceJuly 22, 2026 Full article
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Deep-sea nodules offer a climate-smart source of critical metalsClimate

Deep-sea nodules offer a climate-smart source of critical metals

If manganese nodules can be mined in an environmentally friendly way, the critical metals needed for the energy transition could be produced with low CO₂…
SourceSourceDecember 4, 2025 Full article
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Revolutionizing acetaldehyde production with CO₂: A greener path for industryScience

Revolutionizing acetaldehyde production with CO₂: A greener path for industry

An innovative catalyst for greater efficiency 'Fascinating chemistry' The keys to success Acetaldehyde, a key ingredient in products ranging from plastics to perfumes, has long…
SourceSourceJanuary 4, 2025 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: December 11, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 11, 2024

Climate change plans include unrealistic land demands: an area larger than the US Lund University - For the first time, an international team of scientists…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 12, 2024 Full article