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Data shows the carbon uptake of China’s forests has been underestimated

October 31, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

China is the world’s biggest source of human-produced carbon dioxide, responsible for nearly 28 percent of global emissions. Recently, the government announced its intention to reach carbon neutrality by 2060, and to peak those emissions before 2030. Although the specifics of … [Read more...] about Data shows the carbon uptake of China’s forests has been underestimated

Newly discovered bacteria breaks down toxic soil pollutants

February 24, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

All animals, including humans, host a collection of friendly bacteria that help us digest food and fight infection. Such kinds of friendly microbes are also found in soil to help plants grow, cope with stress, and fight off pests. These incredible microscopic beings are also … [Read more...] about Newly discovered bacteria breaks down toxic soil pollutants

In one year, Scotland has planted a mind-boggling 22 million new trees

June 17, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

Planting trees is one of the most effective, natural tools we have for capturing carbon that would otherwise enter the atmosphere. Since the United Kingdom has some of the lowest levels of tree cover in the world, the UK made a pledge years ago to plant more trees across the … [Read more...] about In one year, Scotland has planted a mind-boggling 22 million new trees

Scientists are developing a super plant that stores massive amounts of carbon

June 4, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

If we want to minimize the effects of global heating, then we need to pull millions of tons of carbon dioxide out of the air. While capture technology is one potential way to suck up carbon, researchers at California’s Salk Institute for Biological Studies are taking a less … [Read more...] about Scientists are developing a super plant that stores massive amounts of carbon

Scientists in Iceland are slashing the country’s CO2 by turning it into solid rock

May 14, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

Taking the carbon burden off of our atmosphere is a prerequisite for curbing global warming, and thankfully, scientists over the world are working on a great variety of solutions to help us achieve this. Take Iceland, for instance, where 21st Century alchemists are transforming … [Read more...] about Scientists in Iceland are slashing the country’s CO2 by turning it into solid rock

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