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New study explores new forest management to reduce wildfire risks

New research conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University as revealed new ways to reduce the risks of devastating wildfires while promoting healthier forests and combating climate change.

Scientists make a breakthrough in transforming CO2 into renewable methanol

Yale University scientists have developed a new process that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial emissions into renewable methanol, a widely used liquid fuel.

Planetary boundaries threaten the viability of biomass crops for carbon capture and storage

New research raises concerns that Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) may be more complicated than expected, especially considering its environmental impact.

Transforming U.S. agriculture to combat climate change

A new study has revealed a new approach to help the US meet its Net Zero target by 2050; this new innovative solution involves weathering (EW) through agriculture.

The periderm: Protecting plants from environmental stressors and fighting climate change

Scientists have revealed how the periderm, armoured roots of plants, not only shields them from environmental stress but also plays a crucial role in capturing and storing carbon, offering a natural solution to climate change.

DOE invests $6 million to design a carbon dioxide transport system

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is moving forward it's aim to combat climate change by announcing a $6 million investment to explore the transportation of carbon dioxide (CO₂).

UK’s first carbon capture project in Teesside

As the UK transitions into clean energy, they have now signed for the country's first carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects in Teeside.

Solving the carbon storage gap with ocean-based enhanced weathering reactor technologies

Martin Van Den Berghe, CEO of Cytochrome, explains how to solve the carbon storage gap with ocean-based Enhanced Rock Weathering reactor technologies.

Denmark 28 billion fund to boost CO₂ capture and storage efforts

In June 2024, Denmark stepped up its climate efforts by launching a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Fund, providing DKK 28.3 billion (about €3.8 billion) over the next 16 years to support the capture, transport, and storage of CO2.

Vaisala fights greenwashing in carbon capture with new measurement tool

Let's stop greenwashing: Vaisala, a leader in environmental measurement technology, aims to bring clarity to the carbon capture industry with the launch of their...

UK Government pledges almost £22bn for carbon capture projects

Sir Keir Starmer has announced £21.7 billion of funding for 2 carbon capture projects in Teeside and Merseyside over 25 years.

The challenges in scaling carbon capture technology

A recent study led by researchers at Imperial College London has revealed sobering realities about the pace at which technology to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) can be scaled up.

New tech that turns CO2 into valuable chemicals, offers hope for sustainable manufacturing

The recent spike in food prices is not just a burden on grocery bills; it's also impacting the sugars used in biomanufacturing.

Using solar heat to revolutionise steel and cement manufacturing

Researchers in Switzerland are introducing a method to use solar energy instead of fossil fuels to generate the high temperatures required for smelting steel and producing cement.

Secrets beneath the soil: New model reveals microbial marvels in carbon storage

A new model using microbial genetic information highlights how soil microbes efficiently store carbon from plant roots, which is crucial for climate change mitigation and informing sustainable agricultural strategies worldwide.

Delaying action on decarbonisation makes innovation absolutely critical

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research & Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and the UK’s Champion for Industrial Decarbonisation, explains how innovation can help keep Britain on track for net zero.

Optimising land use to boost food production and carbon storage

A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT) reveals the immense potential for producing more food while enhancing carbon storage.

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