Gail McCormick – Page 44 – Our Fragile Earth

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Heavy exposure to soot is closely linked to cancer, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular dysfunction. It’s estimated that around 7 million[…]

Fertilizer is one of the most emissions-intensive aspects of farming. Fortunately, there is a new way to produce ammonia, the[…]

A new study finds that, with warmer air able to hold more water vapor, intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall[…]

A new form of wave devouring propulsion (WDP) could power ships, helping cut the maritime industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. An[…]

Hydrogen is being promoted as a ‘clean’ alternative to the fossil fuels used for domestic heating, transport, and heavy industry,[…]

Steel production is responsible for about 7 percent of global carbon emissions. Most steel plants emit carbon when they heat[…]

Unfortunately, people drive EVs less than gas-powered cars. Emissions savings estimated by climate models from EVs may be overestimated with[…]

Research interest in coatings and materials that trap bacteria for various applications has grown recently. A new paint harnesses living[…]

Photo: Teflon frying pan Concentrations of HFC-23, one of the most TIGAIOCO2 on a pound-for-pound basis), remained elevated in East[…]

Cars parked in underground parking lots throw off so much heat that it warms up groundwater beneath them. With waste[…]