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The earth may be 'scorched' because of heat after 85 years
New research by NASA experts shows that the Earth will increase temperature significantly and become harsh within the next 85 years.
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Plants consume more CO2 than we think
A new study shows that global climate models have underestimated the total amount of CO2 absorbed by plants.
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Global carbon emissions are about to reach 36 billion tons
Recent scientists said carbon emissions this year are continuing to rise and will reach a record of 36 billion tons.
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The new catalyst produces methanol from CO2
Laval University researchers have developed a highly effective method to convert CO2 into methanol, a substance that can be used as a low-emissions fuel for transportati…
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The arid areas on the earth are greener because of the increased CO2 concentration
Scientists have long suspected that an area becomes greener due to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide, observations have been made since the early 1980s in satellite d…
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CO2 capture technology is not commonly used
The technology to capture and store carbon dioxide gas (CO2) to release this gas into the natural environment has caused many US ecologists to speak out because of its l…
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The Amazon River emits most of the carbon absorbed by the Amazon
The Amazon River emits almost all of the carbon absorbed by the tropical rainforest. The Amazon rainforest, which is considered to be the lungs of the earth, absorbs car…
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Earth experienced the hottest period of 1,400 years
The surface of the Earth has touched the warmest average heat at the end of the 20th century, the time that is thought to be the hottest in 1,400 years.
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Learn how sea urchins catch carbon dioxide
To reduce CO2 in the atmosphere one can 'catch' carbon and then put it into underground reservoirs. However, this way is both difficult to achieve high efficiency in pra…
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CO2 gas accumulates a lot of waste in space
The results of an international team of scientists published in the journal Nature Geoscience, the November 11 issue, show that the amount of CO2 accumulated in the Eart…
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Production of gas from the air
On October 20, Britain's Air Fuel Synthesis announced it has produced 5 liters of gasoline by means of carbon dioxide (CO2) and steam synthesis.
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Can capture CO2?
The Ardmucknish Bay Area in Benderloch, Scotland has been selected to pilot this 'world salvation' technology, DailyMail reported. First, experts will find ways to 'capt…
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Turn carbon dioxide into plastic
Korean scientists have been detrimental to finding ways to take advantage of greenhouse gases to produce a versatile product that is plastic, the information of Russian…
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Dams cause climate change
More and more scientific research shows that reservoirs, especially in the tropics, are a significant source of global greenhouse gas pollution.
Environment
Air pollution 'causes obesity'
Controversy erupted after a group of researchers announced an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air is one of the reasons for the fat epidemic.