A recent VIMS study uses a new computer model to simulate the impact of sea-level rise on coastal carbon storage. The research found that moderate rates of sea-level rise enhance plant productivity and carbon preservation, while rapid rise rates can lead to marsh collapse and decreased carbon storage.
Researchers developed an algorithm using quantum computing to study amine reactions and find new compounds for carbon capture. The algorithm can quickly screen thousands of molecules and structures, vital for practical applications in fields like carbon capture.
A Chinese research team developed a silver-modified polyoxometalate photocatalyst that simultaneously cleaves carbon-carbon and carbon-nitrogen bonds under visible light, unlocking new avenues for sustainable chemicals. The compound can be reused up to six times without loss of activity.
A new collaborative project led by the University of Liverpool aims to investigate the Gulf Stream's role in transporting nutrients and carbon, and its effect on the ocean's carbon uptake. The four-year programme will use cutting-edge sensors and models to better understand how the Gulf Stream influences climate change.
A new study reveals that boreal fires contributed 23% of global fire carbon dioxide emissions in 2021, surpassing previous records. The research suggests a link between extensive boreal fires and climate drivers, such as temperature increases and heatwaves.
The study reveals that nitrogen input stimulates plant primary productivity but decreases microbial activities, while carbon input increases nitrogen fixation and mineralization. This dynamic adjustment of carbon and nitrogen cycles has important implications for modeling ecosystem carbon sequestration under global change.
A landmark study found that climate change is causing dramatic changes in forests and other habitats, leading to reduced carbon absorption. Regions with high temperatures, deforestation, and farming are most at risk of abrupt landscape changes, which could lead to permanent loss of forestland.
A new study published in Biogeosciences suggests that agricultural soil erosion may actually create an organic carbon sink, rather than a source. The researchers argue that the 'geomorphic OC pump' transfers organic carbon from the atmosphere to upland soils, which can be stored in sedimentary environments.
Research collaboration reveals moisture is key to soil's carbon storage capacity, not temperature or mineral content. The study suggests that climate change may impact soil carbon and threaten ecosystem services.
Research reveals hydrothermal vents as a previously undiscovered source of dissolved black carbon in the oceans, transporting it thousands of kilometers away. This discovery sheds light on the ocean's role as a carbon sink and provides insights into the formation of recalcitrant dissolved organic carbon.
Researchers are exploring how a kind of clay can soak up carbon dioxide and store it, potentially reducing the impact of climate change. The study found that carbon dioxide is more stable in wet clay nanopores than in plain water.
Researchers have discovered a new form of carbon, LOPC, which consists of 'broken C60 cages' connected by long-range periodicity. The formation of LOPC occurs under specific temperature and carbon/Li3N ratio conditions, and its characterization reveals unique electrical conductivity properties.
Scientists have discovered a new form of carbon, LOPC, formed by heating fullerenes with lithium nitride. The new carbon consists of 'broken C60 cages' connected with long-range periodicity, exhibiting unique electrical conductivity properties.
A new study finds that tropical forests recovering from logging are a source of carbon due to soil and rotting wood releasing more carbon than new growth can absorb. The study highlights the need for sustainable logging practices to minimize collateral damage.
A study by the University of Illinois Agroecosystem Sustainability Center provides new insights for quantifying cropland carbon budgets and soil carbon credits. Researchers found that high-accuracy SOC concentration measurements are needed to quantify a cropland carbon budget, but current publicly available soil datasets are sufficient...
Researchers developed a new approach to determine the rate of organic carbon burial in marine sediments, using data from deep-sea drilling sites. This method provides more accurate results than traditional isotope calculations, revealing higher rates of carbon sequestration during warm periods and lower rates during cooling intervals.
A new study reveals that climate warming can reduce the burial of organic carbon beneath the ocean, leading to increased atmospheric carbon release. Researchers analyzed over 50 years of seafloor sediment cores, finding a significant decrease in organic carbon burial during certain periods, particularly during the mid-Miocene era.
A Nagoya University study found that increased use of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a 27% increase in hospital carbon emissions. Despite reduced electricity and gas consumption, the overall carbon footprint rose due to longer hospital stays and increased intensive care needs.
Researchers explore the importance of understanding whale carbon sequestration potential to combat climate change. Whales can store more carbon than small animals, influencing nutrient dynamics and carbon cycling over ocean-basin scales.
Researchers at UIC have created an integrated system that captures carbon dioxide from flue gas and converts it to high-purity ethylene, achieving net-negative carbon emissions. The system's modular design allows for easy scaling up and down, making it a potential breakthrough in sustainable ethylene production.
A new study reveals that fjords store 11-12% of the ocean's carbon, making them small but mighty planetary 'thermostats' that regulate temperature. Fjords are highly reactive, releasing carbon back into the atmosphere during glacial periods.
Researchers developed a Janus carbon electrocatalyst with different heteroatom doping levels on both sides to resolve the trade-off between intrinsic activity and electronic conductivity. The hybrid showed significantly improved activity in hydrazine oxidation reactions compared to single counterparts and physical mixtures.
Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have discovered that CO2 in the deep Earth's dissolution in water may be more active than previously thought, influencing global climate over geologic time. Confining CO2 and water in suitable nanoporous minerals enhances underground carbon storage efficiency.
The Congo peatlands, the world's largest tropical peatland complex, are fragile and vulnerable to drought. If modern-day global heating produces droughts in the region, they could release up to 30 billion tonnes of carbon, accelerating climate change.
A 16-year-long study by Indian Institute of Science researchers found that large mammalian herbivores like yak and ibex stabilize soil carbon levels, which is crucial for offsetting climate change effects. The study showed that grazing animals reduce fluctuations in soil carbon, ensuring its persistence.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that pulse oximetry has a high false negative rate, making it inaccurate for triaging patients with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The researchers recommend developing alternative methods for rapid screening of carbon monoxide levels in capillaries.
New research shows that elevated carbon dioxide levels in forests in the US have increased wood volume by up to 20%, making trees more efficient at absorbing carbon dioxide. This phenomenon is called carbon fertilization and can help mitigate climate change, potentially reducing costs associated with mitigation efforts.
Researchers at University of Illinois Chicago developed a method to convert 100% of captured carbon dioxide into ethylene, producing hydrocarbons with high purity. The process uses electrolysis and can recycle almost all carbon dioxide captured, making it carbon negative when powered by renewable energy.
Researchers provide a fresh analysis of grassland soil carbon sequestration, highlighting the importance of microbial transformations and necromass. They found that 80% of European grasslands have unmet potential for carbon storage, while high biodiversity promotes carbon storage.
A new USDA Forest Service study projects that residential structures will continue to increase carbon storage through 2070 and beyond. The research examines how population growth and income can be combined to project rates of new housing construction and its impact on carbon storage in wood products.
Researchers found that California's forest carbon buffer pool has depleted at least 95% of its contributions within the first 10 years due to wildfires and disease. The program's self-insurance mechanism is unable to guarantee that credited forest carbon remains out of the atmosphere for at least 100 years.
Researchers have created a cheap and energy-efficient way to capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks using porous melamine material. The process is simple to make and requires primarily off-the-shelf melamine powder, making it a promising solution for scaling down carbon emissions from vehicle exhaust or other movable sources.
A new study challenges the notion that restoring coastal vegetation like mangroves and seagrass can significantly remove CO2 from the atmosphere. The review highlights seven reasons why blue carbon accounting is uncertain, including high variability in carbon burial rates and vulnerability to climate change.
A research team at KIST has developed an ultra-high-strength and ultra-high-modulus carbon nanotube fiber material through a joint research project. The fibers exhibit high strength and modulus characteristics, with potential applications in space-related environments.
Researchers highlight the importance of linking carbon conservation with threatened forest primates, which could enhance climate action and biodiversity protection. The study found that 15.5 gigatonnes of irrecoverable carbon are stored in areas with high primate species richness, equivalent to 40% of current annual fossil fuel emissions.
Metal-organic frameworks based catalysts offer an alternative to traditional catalysts for hydrogenation of carbon dioxide. Researchers have systematically reviewed various metal-organic frameworks based catalysts for selective hydrogenation of carbon dioxide, identifying their potential in future applications.
A new modeling study predicts that coastal marsh migration will release more carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. As marshes move inland due to sea level rise, they convert land from a net carbon sink to a net carbon source, releasing stored carbon into the air.
Scientists from Tsinghua University have constructed catalysts using a fluorine-doping method, enhancing their performance in reducing carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals. The researchers found that the fluorine-doping stabilizes Fe3+ sites, improving the catalyst's efficiency and stability.
Researchers from the University of Arizona suggest that dying stars can forge carbon nanotubes in the envelopes of dust and gas surrounding them. This process involves the spontaneous formation of carbon nanotubes, which are highly structured rod-like molecules consisting of multiple layers of carbon sheets.
A new study provides a globally consistent dataset identifying opportunities for increased carbon storage on land to address the climate crisis. The research offers an actionable framework for facilitating climate-smart restoration land management strategies, with forests and soils showing significant potential for expanding land-based...
Researchers successfully synthesize graphyne, a highly valued carbon form, using a new process called alkyne metathesis. This breakthrough opens possibilities for electronics, optics, and semiconducting material research.
China's terrestrial carbon sequestration is expected to increase significantly over the next few decades, with estimates suggesting it can offset a substantial portion of the country's energy-related CO2 emissions. By 2060, China's terrestrial carbon sequestration could account for 13-18% of peak CO2 emissions.
A new study found that current forest carbon sequestration models may be overestimating the ability of forests to store atmospheric carbon. The findings highlight the importance of considering processes other than photosynthesis for estimating carbon sequestration, such as temperature, water, and nutrient availability.
Researchers discovered a soil microbe's enzyme that converts CO2 into carbon compounds 20 times faster than plant enzymes during photosynthesis. The enzyme uses pairs of molecules working in sync like jugglers, with a spot of molecular glue and twisting motion facilitating the reaction.
The study reveals that carbon storage in soil depends on the spatial distribution of pores, with a higher concentration of carbon found near pores. The researchers used X-ray CT to visualize pore systems and found that microbial activity decreases with increasing distance from the pores.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have found that key parts of the global carbon cycle used to track movement of carbon dioxide in the environment are not correct. The estimate of how much carbon dioxide plants pull from the atmosphere is critical to accurately monitor and predict the amount of climate-changing gases in the atmosphere.
A USC-led team discovered that bacteria size and type influence the speed of carbon transfer to the ocean's deepest waters. The research enables a computer model for estimating carbon transfer rates, which could help understand Earth's natural carbon cycle.
Researchers developed an estimation strategy to maximize accuracy while minimizing cost of soil carbon sampling, leveraging publicly available data. The new approach reduces the number of samples needed by up to 28% compared to random selection.
A new study by Simon Fraser University finds that temporary nature-based carbon removal can lower global peak warming levels if complemented by aggressive emissions reductions. However, the stored carbon could be lost back to the atmosphere due to human activities like wildfires or deforestation.
The study analyzes global land-water-gas carbon transport and budget changes, focusing on inland water carbon budget and cycle in land-sea-gas budget. Climate change drives riverine-based carbon transport processes, while anthropogenic activities affect carbon sources, cycling, and budgets.
Researchers found that tropical carbon loss has doubled over the past two decades due to excessive forest removal, primarily caused by agricultural expansion. This study highlights the importance of monitoring deforestation trends and the need for effective strategies to reduce forest loss.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new tool for capturing heat-trapping gases and converting them into beneficial substances. The method predicts the strength of chemical bonds between carbon dioxide and potential binders, enabling researchers to identify suitable candidates for carbon capture.
A new study suggests that wildfires can lead to increased soil carbon stocks in savannahs and grasslands, potentially offsetting short-term emissions. The research found that fires could store up to 90 million tonnes of carbon per year, but the breakdown rate of charcoal in soils remains uncertain.
Researchers at University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science found that marine snow particles help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, contributing to a more efficient carbon cycle. The discovery sheds light on how oxygen deficient zones play a crucial role in the Earth's carbon cycle.
A new research synthesis suggests using tree ring data from forest inventory plots to estimate carbon sequestration in forests. This approach could provide a direct record of the carbon gained by individual trees and forests, scaling up to estimate forest-wide and continent-wide carbon savings.
The study found that black carbon decreased significantly in Beijing since the implementation of the Clean Air Action Plan, with a 71% reduction over nine years. However, this decrease was not accompanied by an equivalent decrease in aerosol extinction coefficient, leading to mixed effects on optical properties.
Researchers analyzing Martian sediment samples suggest three possible explanations for the carbon's origin, including cosmic dust, ultraviolet degradation of carbon dioxide, or biological activity. The findings provide insights into the ancient Mars' carbon cycle and its potential habitability.
The FUN-BioCROP model predicts effects of plant choice and agricultural management on soil carbon storage, slowing climate change. By using bioenergy from plants, less carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere, resulting in a more sustainable energy source.
A recent study used an eddy-resolving ocean model to analyze the seasonal changes in phytoplankton photosynthesis and storage of fixed carbon in the South China Sea. The research found that the biological carbon pump and microbial carbon pump play significant roles in sequestrating organic carbon.
A new study finds that controlled burning can stabilize or increase soil carbon, offering a method to maximize carbon storage. By manipulating fires, ecosystems can store huge amounts of carbon when the frequency and intensity are just right. This approach may help maintain natural ecosystem processes.