While the United States and China have taken important steps to reduce their methane emissions, other significant producers of the potent greenhouse gas rarely have concrete national plans to mitigate it, according to a new ...
Environment
Sep 4, 2024
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This week, much of the US is suffering from yet another heat wave. So far this year, 15 countries have set records for high heat. Last July, the average global temperature, factoring in heat waves in multiple regions around ...
Environment
Aug 29, 2024
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An international research team led by the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has discovered that comammox bacteria, first identified by them in 2015, can grow using ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 14, 2024
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Australia is one of the world's largest exporters of fossil fuels. While this coal and gas is burned beyond our borders, the climate-warming carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions affect us all.
Environment
Aug 12, 2024
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Despite advancements in clean energy, global CO2 emissions continue to rise. IIASA researchers contributed to a new international study that underscores the importance of integrating technological advancements with robust ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 12, 2024
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The Earth's atmosphere contains large amounts of nitrogen in the form of dinitrogen gas (N2). Converting N2 to ammonia (NH3) is critical for making the fertilizer needed for agriculture.
Materials Science
Aug 9, 2024
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July 21 was the hottest day ever registered globally, according to preliminary data published Tuesday by the EU's climate monitor.
Environment
Jul 23, 2024
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The idea of a "green new deal" has gained considerable ground in recent years.
Environment
Jul 22, 2024
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North Sea oil and gas has become a battleground issue in the UK general election.
Political science
Jun 18, 2024
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Times of crises often call for strong and rapid action, but in polarized societies, strong top-down policies can backfire.
Environment
Jun 17, 2024
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