The ability of seaweed to extract carbon dioxide from the air stems from the same process which plants use to purify the atmosphere. Research from Oceans 2050 Global Seaweed ProjectContinue Reading
With wildfires raging across Los Angeles, firefighters are having a terribly difficult time fighting the destruction. An extremely dry 2024, exacerbated by human-driven climate change, has complicated their efforts stillContinue Reading
Extreme climate events are pushing scientists to explore innovative ways to combat rising carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels. Oceanographers are investigating chemical and biological methods to enhance the natural ability ofContinue Reading
Plastic, once hailed as a miracle material, has become a global environmental nightmare. While it offers convenience and durability, its persistence in our ecosystems poses a significant threat to bothContinue Reading
Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have a radical plan to fight climate change: dumping 6,600 gallons of sodium hydroxide (lye) into the ocean off Cape Cod. This proposal facesContinue Reading
The fight against climate change intensifies. We inch towards renewables, but immediate solutions for scorching temperatures and rising seas are crucial. Enter geoengineering – large-scale projects manipulating the climate. IdeasContinue Reading
The escalating issue of plastic pollution in our oceans, exemplified by the colossal Great Pacific Garbage Patch, demands innovative solutions. A recent discovery by a global team of marine scientistsContinue Reading
Scientists are alarmed by the ongoing increase in ocean temperatures, which are breaking records from last year. To be clear they are not surprised by the overall warming of theContinue Reading
