Carbon emissions
Environment
Mountain streams emit a surprising amount of CO2
For the first time, an EPFL-led team of scientists has measured the total amount of CO2 emissions from mountain streams worldwide. This research builds on findings issued in February 2019 and shows how important it is to include mountain streams in assessments of the global carbon cycle.
Environment
Frogs could vanish from ponds due to climate change
A deadly frog disease is spreading due to climate change. And it is predicted that the entire frog population may vanish in the next...
Invention
Scientists turn carbon emissions into usable energy
Carbon emissions contribute to climate change, which can have serious consequences for humans and their environment. Carbon emissions, in the form of carbon dioxide,...
Environment
Double whammy of groundwater in India- Decrease in reserve and increasing carbon emissions
Over-extraction of groundwater is a major environmental challenge in many parts of India. It is not only leading to a rapid decline in groundwater...
Environment
A Method to Convert Carbon Dioxide Emissions into Fuel
MIT scientists have recently developed a novel method that could potentially convert carbon dioxide emissions into useful fuels for vehicles.
They have developed a new...
Environment
A Technology to Resolve Dire Air Pollution Issue
The air pollution or sooty particulate matter involves dark particles discharged from fumes from vehicles. And this is a major health issue.
That soot contains...