In a cutting-edge study published in the prestigious journal "Energy & Environmental Science", researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute have introduced a novel method for converting the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol, a sustainable fuel.
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Methane Emissions Are Rising Faster Than Ever
Methane concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere increased at record speed over the past five years.
Thanks to Humans, Salish Sea Waters are too Noisy for Resident Orcas to Hunt Successfully
The Salish Sea — the inland coastal waters of Washington and British Columbia — is home to two unique populations of fish-eating orcas, the northern resident and the southern resident orcas.
It's Not Just Hot Air: Improved Air Quality Model Aids Forecasters in the Field
Imagine you’re a NOAA weather forecaster in the field during a raging, rapidly-spreading wildfire.
Alaska’s Iconic Columbia Glacier Still Retreats
The Columbia Glacier in southern Alaska has long been an archetype of the world’s most rapidly changing glaciers.
Growing Key Biomethane Crop on Peat Emits 3 Times More CO2 Than Using Natural Gas
There has been a rapid expansion in growing crops such as maize to produce biomethane as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, to help reach Net Zero.