Tag: Carbon
Bulletproof fabric laced with carbon nanotubes is stronger than Kevlar
The bulletproof fabric is both lightweight and strongJin Zhang Group, Peking University A groundbreaking new material has been…
Your flight emissions are way higher than carbon calculators suggest
The impact of flying on the environment is a pressing issue that many people are becoming more aware…
One of Earth’s most vital carbon sinks is faltering. Can we save it?
Image Professionals GmbH/Alamy Some climate change skeptics often argue that as carbon dioxide levels increase, plant life thrives.…
The ocean is a carbon toilet. Marine heat waves are clogging it.
Fecal pellets play a crucial role in regulating the planet's temperature. Phytoplankton, tiny marine organisms, utilize sunlight to…
E-Bikes could cut carbon, congestion, and costs — if cities take them seriously
In an unprecedented move, San Francisco voters surprised many last year by closing off two miles of a…
Food banks are getting into the carbon credit business
Food waste is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with eight to 10 percent coming from…
Sustainability In Your Ear: Carbon Direct Chief Scientist Julio Friedmann on the Path to Carbon Removal
Dr. Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist at Carbon Direct, is at the forefront of tackling the immense challenges posed…
Guest Idea: 12 High-Impact Changes To Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Footprint
Look for pet beds that are made from recycled materials or are biodegradable. There are many options available…
Trump’s EPA Targets ‘Endangerment Finding’ Underlying Climate Change Policy for Reducing Carbon
The Trump administration is once again targeting U.S. climate policy by taking aim at the legal backbone of…
Forests with robust animal populations store four times as much carbon
Animals like capuchin monkeys help spread seeds in tropical forestsCarlos Grillo/Getty Images/iStockphoto Tropical Forests and Carbon Accumulation: The…
Major carbon sink may have vanished for a second year in a row
Hot and Wet Weather in 2024 Weakens Land Carbon Sink, Study Finds Recent research has revealed that the…
How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Raise Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions
The recent budget bill signed by President Donald Trump has sparked concerns about its impact on household energy…