Super Pollutant GHGs: A Climate Crisis Accelerant
Half of today’s climate change is caused by super pollutant greenhouse gases—including methane, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and nitrous oxide (N2O)—that are far more potent than carbon...
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Guwahati Chokes On Pollution: Second Most Polluted City Globally
A new report by IQAir, a Swiss air quality monitoring group, paints a grim picture for Guwahati. The 2023 World Air Quality Report ranks Guwahati...
Thawing Permafrost Threatens Ecosystems And Infrastructure
Drilling by fossil fuel companies in Norway’s permafrost could be releasing an unknown danger. Researchers have found that 50% of the 18 hydrocarbon exploration wells...
Unexpected Sources Of Methane Emissions From Rivers Identified
The new study on methane (CH4) emissions from rivers and streams is significant for several reasons. This means that human activities that alter freshwater ecosystems,...
Mill Industries To Tackle Climate Change By Reusing Food Waste
Globally, almost one-third of the world’s food supply is lost or wasted — around 1.3 billion tons per year — with the majority of it...
Is Plant-Based Milk Good For The Planet?
Dairy farming is a disaster for the environment. Cows are one of the most significant agricultural sources of climate change and water pollution. Every year,...
WMO – Atmospheric Levels Of All 3 GHG Have Reached All-Time High
According to a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) research, atmospheric levels of all three greenhouse gases (GHG) have hit record highs, indicating that the world is...
Livestock Emissions Can Be Reduced By Using A Sustainable Seaweed Solution
An Australian seaweed, known as asparagopsis, has been approved by regulator for commercial sale for two reasons. The first is that cows adore it. The...