Is Clay Capable of Absorbing Carbon Dioxide?
Certain types of clay minerals have the ability to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere or from industrial processes. This process is known as…
Environment
Improved Knowledge of the Path to a Carbon-neutral Economy
Transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy is a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires a coordinated effort from all sectors of society. What role might rifted…
Arctic Sea Ice Decline
The Arctic sea ice has been declining in extent and thickness over the past few decades, a trend that is attributed to global warming and…
Ecosystem Collapse
Ecosystem collapse refers to a rapid and severe decline in the health and function of an ecosystem, often leading to the extinction of species, loss…
Carbon-neutral Economy
A carbon-neutral economy refers to an economic system that does not produce a net release of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.…
Land Use Trade-offs between Biodiversity and Food Security
There is often a trade-off between biodiversity conservation and food security in land use, as agricultural production can often come at the expense of natural…
Gabon Offers a Blueprint for Ocean Protection
Gabon, a country located in Central Africa, has made significant strides in protecting its oceans and can serve as a blueprint for other countries to…
Cruz Foam Creates an Alternative to Styrofoam Using Food Scraps and Shrimp Shells
More than 100 US communities have adopted rules that limit or outright prohibit the use of throwaway styrofoam, particularly in restaurants and for shipping food…
Soil Contamination
Soil contamination refers to the presence of hazardous substances in soil that can have harmful effects on human health, the environment, and wildlife. These contaminants…
In 2024, the Recurrence of El Nino Might Cause the Earth to Exceed the 1.5-Degree Threshold
Early predictions indicate that the El Nino climate phenomena could return later this year, potentially opening the door for the first time that the vital…
Fungi may become more Dangerous to our Health as the Climate Warms
As temperatures rise and climates become warmer, there is concern that certain fungi and their associated diseases may become more prevalent and potentially more dangerous…
Ecological Threshold
An ecological threshold is a point or limit beyond which a relatively small change in some environmental factor can cause a significant change in an…
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