Don’t worry, we’re not going to go all “Bill Nye” on you. Long story short, CO2 is one of the greenhouse gases that absorbs radiation and prevents heat from escaping our atmosphere. This excess heat creates disrupted weather patterns, higher global temperature averages, and other *ahem...
There are some people that dispute whether human-made carbon emissions are a cause of global warming. Some of these people believe the Earth is simply getting warmer due to natural processes. That argument aside, it can certainly be said that CO2 is not the only gas that affects the planet...
It's in fact the burning of what we call "fossil carbon" that creates the imbalance: fossil fuels, coal, oil, natural gas. These substances are all mined. We have to dig them up or drill a well to release them. And this is carbon that was in the atmosphere millions of years ago....
For example, an environmental advocate who believes in the danger of anthropogenic climate change, but travels around the world in a private jet may experience cognitive dissonance when the disproportionately high carbon emissions they create are pointed out to them. She may resolve this cognitive dis...
Transport is one of the most serious generators of environmental adversities and contributes significantly to climate change. Combustion engine emissions include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) particles (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (...
Through a process called electrolysis, however, which involves using renewable electricity to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, it is possible to produce hydrogen in a way that does not require natural gas and creates no direct CO2 emissions. Since this process only requires water and...
NETZSCH Group creates single source of truth with Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform Around the world, companies across a range of diverse markets rely on machinery and instrumentation developed by German-based holding company NETZSCH Group. The company recently began exploring...
With its ten simple principles covering health and happiness, land and nature, food, waste and zero carbon energy, One Planet Living creates a joined-up approach to sustainable change. This interconnectedness allows you to spot opportunities for actions that will tackle several principles at the sam...
It’s adaptable, reliable, and creates no emissions, making it an excellent choice as we pursue a greener energy future. Additionally, it can control floods, support irrigation, and add recreational opportunities to enhance the surrounding community’s value. For those looking to harness clean ...
Some scientists believe that hydrogen energy may be a cleaner, more efficient way to power our world. Hydrogen is a naturally occurring gas and the most abundant substance in the universe. (The word in Greek means “water former” because hydrogen creates water when burned.) When used alongside...