Tag: Climate change mitigation
Cut Emissions in Half Now to Prevent Climate Catastrophe, UN Warns
Climate change has been a major topic of discussion in recent years, with the United Nations (U.N.) warning that drastic action needs to be taken to prevent a climate catastrophe. A recent report from...
How Rainfall Increases Carbon Sequestration in the Ocean
Rainfall has a significant impact on carbon sequestration in the ocean, according to a recent study led by oceanographer David Ho. Ho's research shows that rain enhances the transfer velocity of carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Global Warming: UN Warns Chance of Limiting to 1.5C ‘Virtually Zero’
Limiting global warming to 1.5C seems like an almost impossible task based on current trends, the UN's environment body warns. The Emissions Gap Report for this year reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2023...
Amazon Rainforest Soil: Potential for Billions of Tonnes of Carbon Storage
The Amazon rainforest is known for its rich and fertile soil, especially the nutrient-rich "dark earth" soil that has been cultivated by Indigenous communities for centuries. A recent study has found that this special...