Tag: Greenhouse Gases
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Researchers warn as microplastics damage soil health and release greenhouse gases
What the study found A recent study conducted by scientists at the Institute of Urban Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals a troubling link between microplastics in soil and degraded soil health. More worryingly, the researchers observed that these microplastics can contribute to the emission of heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere. The findings…
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Microplastics in Soil: Alarming Effects on Soil Health and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Understanding the Study and Its Implications Researchers from the Institute of Urban Environment at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have highlighted a troubling link between microplastics in soil and deteriorating soil health, along with the unintended release of heat-trapping gases. While plastics have long been recognized for pollution in water and air, this study shifts…
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Scientists Sound Alarm Over Microplastics in Soil: Hidden Climate and Health Risks Revealed
What the discovery shows Researchers from the Institute of Urban Environment at the Chinese Academy of Sciences report that microplastics embedded in soil do more than simply persist in the environment. Their study indicates that microplastics contribute to poorer soil health and actively release heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, complicating efforts to curb climate change.…
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After 40,000 Years, Microbes Are Awakening From Thawing Permafrost
Waking the Long-Frozen Microbes: A Window into the Arctic’s Hidden Life In a discovery that blends microbiology with climate science, researchers report that microbes buried in Alaskan permafrost for tens of thousands of years are reawakening as the freezer-like ground thaws. Some of these organisms have been trapped for as long as 40,000 years, yet…
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Permafrost Microbes Awake After 40,000 Years
Ancient life in thawing ground raises climate questions In a striking reminder that the Arctic is not just cold but also a living archive, researchers report that microbes trapped in Alaskan permafrost for up to 40,000 years have reawakened. The discovery comes from samples taken from a deep, dark corridor known as the Permafrost Tunnel…
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Permafrost Awakening: Microbes Reignite Arctic Emissions
Ancient Life Comes Back to Life in a Modern Climate Experiment In a startling glimpse of how the Arctic may respond to a warming world, researchers have revived microbes trapped in permafrost for up to 40,000 years. The study, conducted with samples from a deep underground Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility near Alaska, shows that frozen…
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China’s Climate Goals: A Step in the Right Direction but Inadequate
Introduction On Wednesday, China announced its future greenhouse gas emission reduction plans, which many experts have criticized as alarmingly insufficient. As the world’s second-largest economy and the leading source of carbon dioxide emissions, China’s strategies are crucial in the global effort to curb climate change. China’s Emission Reduction Targets China’s new proposals include a target…
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Government Introduces CO2 Emission Control Program
Introduction to the CO2 Emission Control Program The government has recently unveiled an ambitious CO2 emission control program aimed at tackling greenhouse gas emissions from large corporations, particularly in the oil and gas industry. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the urgent need to combat climate change and its impacts. Background on CO2 Emissions…
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U.S. Government Ends Program for CO2 Emission Tracking
Impact of Ending the CO2 Emission Monitoring Program The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has made a significant decision to terminate the program for tracking greenhouse gas emissions from major corporations. This move primarily affects large emitters, including the oil and gas industries, which have been under scrutiny for their substantial carbon dioxide (CO2)…