Rising Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Fueled by China, India, and Aviation

Scientists reported that the world emitted 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in 2023 compared to the previous year, attributing this increase to higher pollution levels in China and India. The announcement came at the international climate talks, where global officials aim to reduce emissions by 43% by 2030. Unfortunately, carbon pollution continues …

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Cutting-edge satellite technology to monitor and share precise CO2 emissions data from specific facilities

GHGSat, a Canadian emissions monitoring company, made history on Saturday with the launch of its Vanguard satellite designed to detect carbon dioxide emissions from individual facilities such as coal plants and steel mills – from space. The satellite, Vanguard, was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to GHGSat. Utilizing space-age technology, GHGSat …

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How Climate Change is Impacting Fall Colors in US Forests

The Impact of Climate Change on Fall Foliage Displays Fall foliage season is a highly anticipated time of the year in states such as Maine, Georgia, and the Rocky Mountains. With an estimated US billion in tourism revenues to New England alone, it’s not surprising that many people wonder how climate change is affecting the …

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Groundbreaking Milestone: First U.S. Commercial Plant Removes Carbon From the Atmosphere

Heirloom Carbon Technologies is a startup that has built the first operational commercial plant in the United States to utilize direct air capture, a groundbreaking method of vacuuming greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. This facility in Tracy, Calif., is housed in an open-air warehouse in the Central Valley. Here, 40-foot-tall racks hold hundreds of trays …

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Discover the Bleak and Engaging Future of Earth with Pangea Ultima

In a staggering 250 million years from now, living on the coast may resemble being trapped in a sweltering, humid plastic bag. Surprisingly, this would be considered the best habitat on Earth. Meanwhile, inland areas would experience temperatures hotter than the scorching summers in the Gobi Desert and could be up to four times drier. …

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Microsoft Strikes a Groundbreaking 10-Year Carbon Capture Agreement with Heirloom

Microsoft announced a groundbreaking deal yesterday, signaling its commitment to carbon capture technology and its investment in Heirloom, a California startup focused on removing carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air. The agreement allows Microsoft to purchase up to 315,000 metric tons of CO2 removal over the next decade. Heirloom utilizes innovative techniques involving limestone …

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Is Your Soap Possibly Attracting More Mosquitoes?

Throughout my life, I have always been the one friend who gets invited to outdoor events from May to November. However, it’s not my exceptional dessert-making skills that secure my invitation—it’s my ability to attract mosquitoes. While many theories explain why some people are more prone to mosquito bites, such as blood type and diet, …

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A Superior Option to Burying Pets

When a pet is nearing the end of its life, many individuals turn to their veterinarian for support. In addition to providing medical care, veterinarians often assist with end-of-life arrangements, such as arranging for the cremation of the pet’s body. This process involves the veterinarian passing the remains to a local crematorium that accepts animal …

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