Researchers from the Mann Research Group found strong path dependence in Plio-Pleistocene glaciations, driven by a gradual decrease in regolith and volcanic outgassing. The study suggests that carbon dioxide levels determine the onset of the Mid-Pleistocene Transition, and that it's not too late to act to prevent ice sheet collapse.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 25, 2024
A UC Riverside study shows that extreme heat in Earth's past caused a decline in the exchange of waters from the surface to the deep ocean, which redistributes heat around the globe. This system has been crucial for regulating Earth's climate and removing anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 13, 2024
Researchers tracked how a mixture of plant waste was metabolized by bacteria to contribute to atmospheric CO2. Microbes respired three times as much CO2 from lignin carbons compared to cellulose carbons, shedding light on the role of microbes in soil carbon cycling and its impact on climate change.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateJun 11, 2024
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Researchers from the University of Cambridge developed a low-cost and energy-efficient method to make materials that can capture carbon dioxide directly from the air. The charged charcoal sponge uses reversible bonds with hydroxides to capture CO2, requiring lower temperatures and renewable electricity for regeneration.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature·DateJun 5, 2024
A new UC Riverside study found that boreal forests in the northern hemisphere are particularly vulnerable to negative effects of cleaning up aerosol pollution. Reducing levels of human-made aerosols causes an increase in wildfires, especially in northern hemisphere forests.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 29, 2024
Researchers from Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a high-energy, high-efficiency all-solid-state sodium-air battery that can reversibly utilize sodium and air without additional equipment. The breakthrough overcomes the challenge of carbonate formation, increasing energy density and reducing voltage gap.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 28, 2024
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International research team finds that increasing key nutrients like potassium and phosphorus can sustain tropical forest productivity under drought conditions. This study, published in Nature Geoscience, aims to address the potential impact of climate change on these critical ecosystems.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2024
A study published in Nature Geoscience elucidates the discrepancy between Martian and Earth-based organic matter. Researchers found that photodissociation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leads to organic matter with depleted carbon-13 content, pointing to an atmospheric process as the main source.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 13, 2024
A team of researchers found that the current rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide increase is 10 times faster than at any other point in the past 50,000 years. The study provides new insight into abrupt climate change periods and potential impacts of climate change today.
SourceOregon State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 13, 2024
Carboxysomes, tiny compartments in certain bacteria and algae, convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds. HKUST researchers have discovered their assembly mechanism, which could help redesign and repurpose them to boost photosynthesis in plants. The breakthrough aims to improve crop yields and mitigate global warming.
SourceHong Kong University of Science and Technology·JournalNature Plants·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 10, 2024
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Research by the University of East Anglia reveals that net zero plans show limited ambition in dealing with residual emissions, which are expected to come from hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation and agriculture. The study analyzed national climate strategies for 71 countries, finding that only 26 quantify residual emissions, with m...
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalOne Earth·DateMay 9, 2024
A new study challenges the initial detection of a biosignature gas on K2-18b, suggesting that the data may be inconclusive. However, researchers believe it's possible for life to produce detectable levels of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the planet's atmosphere.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMay 2, 2024
A new study reveals that a single hurricane can wipe out 5-10% of New England's total aboveground forest carbon through tree damage. The research team analyzed the impact of 10 powerful hurricanes on the region's forests and found that future storms could pose a significant risk to carbon offset programs.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 24, 2024
Researchers at Linköping University discovered a specific reaction called oxidative dearomatisation that transforms biomolecules into millions of diverse molecules, making organic matter resistant to degradation. This process explains the substantial organic carbon sinks on our planet, reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
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Researchers studied how climate change impacts boreal forests' carbon absorption after fires. They found that regrowth is influenced by the partnership between plants and soil microbes, which weakens with climate change.
SourceLund University·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateApr 17, 2024
A recent study by the University of California - Riverside found that carbon dioxide is driving an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires by fueling the growth of plants that become kindling. This process occurs because plants use the extra CO2 to make carbohydrates, leading to an increase in biomass that burns.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateApr 16, 2024
China's karst inorganic carbon storage plays a significant role in mitigating climate change, with a calculated Concentration and Storage of Carbonate Sink Form (CCSF) of 22.76 t CO2 km-2 a-1. The CCSF varies by region, with higher values in the southern karst area due to high water and heat flux.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·DateApr 8, 2024
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A mathematical model estimates iron fertilization's potential costs, ranging from $7 to $1,500 per ton of carbon removed. The study also explores the impact of verification methods and aerial delivery on costs.
SourceBigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences·JournalEarth s Future·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 29, 2024
A UK feasibility study suggests that a carbon credit scheme could support private investment in saltmarsh restoration, providing vital habitat for wildlife and addressing the climate crisis. The introduction of a Saltmarsh Code would pave the way for projects with public financing to contribute to restoration efforts.
A study by Duke University researchers found that manganese stimulates decomposition of soil organic matter and releases more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
SourceDuke University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 28, 2024
A new study finds that mountains can switch from being a sink of carbon dioxide to a source as their erosion rate increases. The optimal erosion rate for maximizing carbon dioxide removal through mineral weathering is approximately 0.1 millimeter per year.
SourceColorado State University·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 8, 2024
Research reveals that low-relief mountain ranges with moderate erosion rates have the highest CO2 capture through silicate weathering. In contrast, high-eroded regions release more CO2 due to faster carbonate and sulfide weathering. These findings suggest a complex relationship between erosion rates and the carbon cycle.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalScience·DateMar 7, 2024
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A team of researchers proposes a new method to track the elusive origins of CO2 emissions from streams, accounting for 60% of emissions under alkaline conditions. Using carbonate buffering, scientists can better understand the balance of CO2, water, and carbonate in stream systems.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalGlobal Biogeochemical Cycles·DateFeb 27, 2024
A new study reveals that introducing a simple, renewable chemical to the pretreatment step can make next-generation biofuel production cost-effective and carbon neutral. A CELF biorefinery can more fully utilize plant matter than earlier methods, resulting in sustainable aviation fuel at a break-even price of $3.15 per gallon.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateFeb 7, 2024
A new study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that Greenland consumes more methane than it releases, with dry landscapes absorbing over 65,000 tons annually. The study's findings contribute significantly to climate models and provide insights into the optimal soil conditions for methane uptake in the Arctic.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 31, 2024
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Scientists have found that deposits deep under the ocean floor reveal a way to measure ocean oxygen levels and their connections with carbon dioxide during the last ice age. This study could improve predictions of how oceans will respond to global warming.
SourceTulane University·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 19, 2024
A landmark study by National Geographic Pristine Seas finds that bottom trawling releases up to 370 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually. The research also reveals high carbon emissions in areas such as East China Sea, Baltic, and North Seas.
SourceNational Geographic Pristine Seas·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 18, 2024
A new analysis reveals a pronounced regional imbalance in forest productivity, with the Western U.S. experiencing a notable slowdown and the Eastern U.S. seeing slightly accelerated growth. This study highlights the urgent need for reduced global greenhouse gas emissions to restore the global carbon balance.
SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 15, 2024
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Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new method to capture CO2 using photoacids that react to light. The process can switch between acidic and alkaline states rapidly, allowing for quick carbon capture and release. This method requires less energy than existing technologies.
SourceETH Zurich·JournalChemistry of Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2024
Researchers have developed a new catalyst that exceeds 30% yield for the production of ethylene through oxidative coupling of methane, a more sustainable and economically viable method. The core-shell Li2CO3-coated mixed rare earth oxides catalyst enables sequential oxygen switching, replenishing its ability to provide oxygen for the r...
SourceLehigh University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 12, 2024
The biological carbon pump is crucial for regulating atmospheric CO2 levels, but focusing solely on export flux neglects ocean circulation's impact. Changes in ocean circulation under climate change lead to increased storage of biologically produced CO2 in the interior ocean.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 10, 2024
A recent study suggests that the Arctic cold snap significantly contributes to the heightened uptake of carbon dioxide by the East Sea. The research found that the internal circulation along the East Coast strengthened due to the Arctic cold wave, leading to a surge in carbon dioxide absorption. This phenomenon presents a promising sol...
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJan 5, 2024
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Scientists propose searching for depleted carbon dioxide in planetary atmospheres as a sign of liquid water and potentially life on other planets. A study suggests that low carbon abundance relative to neighboring planets could indicate habitability.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Astronomy·DateDec 28, 2023
Researchers have devised a new method to identify habitable planets and potentially inhabited planets by comparing atmospheric CO2 levels, which suggests the presence of liquid water. This signature can be detected with current telescopes, providing a path to identify life on exoplanets.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Astronomy·DateDec 28, 2023
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to remove low-concentration methane from air using UV light and chlorine. The technique has shown promise in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock housing, biogas production plants, and wastewater treatment plants.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateDec 18, 2023
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A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters sheds light on methane emissions from Arctic lakes and wetlands. Researchers found that small, unmapped lakes contribute only about 3% of the region's methane emissions, significantly reducing the cumulative amount previously thought to be emitted.
SourceBrown University·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeImaging analysis·DateDec 12, 2023
Scientists studied magnesium oxide crystal samples exposed to the atmosphere for decades and days to months, revealing that a reacted layer forms on its surface. This layer limits carbon dioxide molecules from reacting with fresh magnesium oxide, making the technology less efficient.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 8, 2023
Researchers have created a high-fidelity record of atmospheric CO2 levels spanning the last 66 million years, revealing that current concentrations are unprecedented in recent geologic history. The study provides valuable insights into past climate conditions and helps scientists better understand future climate change.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalScience·TypeSystematic review·DateDec 7, 2023
Researchers propose three methods to meet EU climate goals: a carbon removal bank, extended land use regulation, and clear identification of difficult-to-tackle emissions. These measures aim to incentivize companies and countries to invest in new technologies and reduce emissions.
SourceLinköping University·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateDec 7, 2023
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A new study reveals that the last time atmospheric carbon dioxide reached today's human-driven levels was 14 million years ago, indicating a highly sensitive climate to greenhouse gases. The research also predicts a whopping 5-8 degrees C warming with a doubling of CO2, highlighting the urgent need for present-day climate policy.
SourceColumbia Climate School·JournalScience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 7, 2023
A new study by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School found that carbon dioxide becomes more potent as climate changes, increasing its heat-trapping effect. This means that future CO2 increases will provide a more potent warming effect on climate than past increases.
SourceUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 30, 2023
A clay mineral called smectite, formed through plate tectonics, efficiently traps organic carbon and could help buffer global warming. Smectite's accordion-textured folds effectively trap dead organisms, preventing them from being consumed by microbes.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Geoscience·DateNov 30, 2023
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Researchers found that a rise in South Atlantic temperature caused a release of trapped CO2 into the atmosphere, affecting climate regulation. This process has implications for current climate change and potential collapse of the AMOC.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalGlobal and Planetary Change·DateNov 29, 2023
Researchers develop a method to verify whether carbon in concrete comes from air or raw materials. By analyzing carbon isotopes, they can confirm direct air capture and certify offsetting CO2 emissions. This technology is crucial for the construction industry and supports a circular economy.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalJournal of Advanced Concrete Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 27, 2023
Researchers use rhenium as a proxy for carbon to quantify the rate of fossil carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere. The study found that high rates of carbon breakdown persist from mountaintop to floodplain, offering valuable insights into the planet's history and response to climate challenges.
SourceRice University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 14, 2023
Researchers at the University of California - Berkeley have developed a simple and green way to convert flared natural gas into economically valuable liquids, mostly alcohols like methanol and ethanol. The process utilizes a porous metal-organic framework (MOF) that mimics the oxygenation reaction in plants and animals.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 13, 2023
A recent study found that ocean acidification in the Mediterranean is already affecting the calcification of marine plankton, with negative consequences for marine ecosystems. The research suggests that anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions are the main driver of this decline, while ocean warming may be mitigating this effect.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 10, 2023
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Research reveals that lightning ignitions account for 77% of burned areas in intact extratropical forests, which store vast quantities of carbon. Climate change is projected to increase lightning frequency, posing a significant threat to these forests and the planet's carbon storage.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 9, 2023
Researchers have created high-resolution maps showing the potential for biochar to sequester large amounts of carbon, with Bhutan and India leading the way in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. The study suggests that biochar production can remove up to one billion metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere annually.
SourceCornell University·JournalGCB Bioenergy·DateNov 7, 2023
The University of Oklahoma research project aims to understand how microbes capture carbon dioxide molecules and incorporate them into biomass. The team is also exploring electron bifurcation, a process that enables fuel upcycling reactions, which convert waste molecules into fuel.
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Researchers at the University of Houston have discovered that microalgae can be used to sequester carbon dioxide and convert it into mass-produced proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. This process has the potential to transform food production, treat wastewater, and produce sustainable biofuels.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalGreen Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 25, 2023
A team of researchers from Germany has been awarded an ERC Synergy Grant to investigate microbial carbon cycle and discover unknown metabolic pathways that enabled microorganisms to live on early Earth. The project aims to provide insights into the conditions prevailing during the Archean Eon, when life first emerged.
Researchers at UTSA have been awarded a grant to develop a new technology that converts carbon dioxide into a raw material for producing chemical products. The project has the potential to create a productive area of catalysis research and reduce greenhouse emissions.
Researchers suggest transforming arid ecosystems into efficient carbon-capture systems by engineering ideal combinations of plants, soil microbes, and soil type. This approach could result in significant increases in plant and soil carbon sequestration within less than ten years.
SourceCell Press·JournalTrends in Plant Science·TypeLiterature review·DateSep 21, 2023
Researchers will track how key minerals form in a watershed to build a fuller picture of the processes that allow soil to store carbon as organic matter. Understanding these mechanisms can help develop practices and incentives for a carbon market economy, potentially harnessing Earth's natural mechanisms to combat climate change.
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Researchers at West Virginia University have developed a technology that can capture carbon dioxide from the air of buildings and use it to produce methanol, a common chemical with numerous applications. The process is expected to increase the sustainable supply of methanol while removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science have developed a catalyst support based on titanium dioxide powder to facilitate effective CO2 reduction. The study demonstrated increased hydrogen production and enhanced catalytic performance with silver nanoparticles loaded onto the TiO2 surface.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScience of The Total Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2023
Researchers discovered that blending crushed rock with arable soil could help reduce global temperatures. The process, known as enhanced chemical weathering, works by releasing calcium and magnesium from rocks, which bind atmospheric carbon dioxide and prevent its release back into the atmosphere.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Geoscience·DateAug 29, 2023
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Mainz University and Evonik researchers have created an environmentally friendly process to generate dicarboxylic acids, a crucial chemical building block for polyamides. The new technique uses only oxygen, electricity, and hydrocarbon compounds, eliminating heavy metals and strong acids, and resulting in no nitrogen oxide emissions.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 28, 2023
A new study quantifies the climate benefits of enhanced weathering, applying ground-up silicate rock to Midwestern farm fields to capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide. The method reduced net carbon loss to the atmosphere by 42% in maize plots and more than doubled carbon storage in miscanthus plots.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateAug 21, 2023