Carbon capture

Scientists in China create biochar to capture CO2, marking a crucial progress in the fight against climate change.

Researchers at the Jiao Tong University in Shanghai have developed a new material of biochar to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) in a much more efficient and affordable way. This group, led by Chen Zhang, published the results of their work...

For the first time, a Norwegian ship captures and stores its CO2.

In an unprecedented event, at least as far as records show, a Norwegian ship captures and stores its CO2. This was announced by local authorities who celebrated the news. The shipowner announced that they modified one of their ships to...

The proposal of a national university to boost the carbon credits market in Argentina.

The National University of La Plata (UNLP) announced the launch of a project to boost the carbon credit market in Argentina. This initiative includes tools for carbon footprint certification and CO2 capture validation in the country. This will enhance these...

The ground and heatwaves: a problem for CO2 absorption

The extreme heatwaves of 2023 have undermined the Earth's CO2 absorption capacity, according to a study backed by the European Space Agency (ESA). This led atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to new highs, intensifying concerns about the acceleration of climate change. Impact...

They verify that rain contributes to the ocean capturing more carbon than previously thought

Until now, rain has been ignored in calculations of the ocean's capacity to capture carbon dioxide (CO2), but a new estimate suggests that precipitation enhances the ocean's ability to trap emissions by 5% to 7%. Importance of Oceans in the...

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The link between climate, biodiversity, and water: Protecting ecosystem services in South America.

In recent years, unprecedented forest fires have devastated various regions of the world affecting ecosystem services. This includes Australia...