Phantom Threat: Natural Gas
While people concerned about the climate are familiar with the harms of carbon-dioxide (CO2), many are still unaware that natural gas is actually methane—a serious concern among scientists and policymakers.
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Why Do Greenhouse Gases Warm the Planet?
A simple breakdown of the chemistry explaining why certain gases warm the planet and contribute to the climate crisis.
How “Mechanical Trees” Could Reverse Climate Change
In the face of the climate crisis, slowing carbon emissions won't be enough. Two technologies that are reversing the damage by removing harmful greenhouse gases are helping to move the planet forward.
Can concrete, a major CO2 emitter, be made greener?
After water, concrete is the most consumed substance on the planet and its production is expected to grow to 5.5 billion tons by 2050. But its production, which involves cement, comes at a huge environmental cost -- accounting for almost…