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Carbon Capture Overestimated in Reforestation Models, Study Reveals

Reforestation models have been over exaggerated -- and not by a small factor -- but by as many as three times of a factor. The goal set by the Paris Agreement in 2015 for countries to limit their global warming to 1.5 degrees is now close to being surpassed.

6 May 2024

Reusing Sewage Sludge Ash for Phosphorus Fertilizer

Chemical engineers from Hokkaido University's Center for Advanced Research of Energy and Materials have developed a technique to recover phosphorous from sewage sludge by heat treatment and chemical treatment, which may help with the issue of phosphorus ores' declining supply.

29 Apr 2024

Study: Protecting Florida's Wildlife Corridor Crucial for Climate Resilience

Florida is projected to lose 3.5 million acres of land to development by 2070. A new study highlights how Florida can buffer itself against both climate change and population pressures by conserving the remaining 8 million acres of "opportunity areas" within the Florida Wildlife Corridor (FLWC), the only designated statewide corridor in the U.S.

18 Apr 2024

Plastic Pellets Cause Deformities in Ocean Animal Embryos

In a recent paper published in the journal Chemosphere, researchers from the University of Exeter revealed that high levels of plastic pollution can fatally impact the embryos of various ocean animals.

17 Apr 2024

AIMPLAS Participates in an EU Project to Promote Circularity in the Bio-Based Industrial Ecosystem Through AI-Driven Solutions

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, participates in an EU-funded project to promote circular economy principles within the bio-based industrial ecosystem using AI-driven solutions.

16 Apr 2024

High Concentrations of Small Microplastics in Surface Water Samples

In Antarctica, microplastic pollution levels surpass previous estimates, according to a recent study.

10 Apr 2024

Research Unveils Complexities of Deep Coral Reef Warming

New research suggests that certain deeper areas of the Great Barrier Reef are currently shielded from harmful heatwaves; however, this protective effect is at risk of being compromised if global warming persists.

9 Apr 2024

Quantifying Climate Change Effects on Global Natural Vegetation Dynamics

Recent studies have shown that rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations and consequential warming may compromise the community structure and functioning of the cold tundra ecosystems. However, in addition to uptake carbon, natural vegetation, particularly forests, can physically cool neighboring areas by releasing certain cooling molecules.

9 Apr 2024

California Leads the Way in Sulfuryl Fluoride Emissions

California, a state recognized for stringent greenhouse gas reduction regulations, is, unfortunately, the country’s largest emitter of one: sulfuryl fluoride.

4 Apr 2024

Measuring and Assessing CO2 Emission Reduction Strategies at Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park has been used as a case study to measure the excess carbon emissions contributed by visitors from around the globe each year.

4 Apr 2024