Can clay capture carbon dioxide? Scientists study clay for snatching carbon dioxide directly from air — ScienceDaily

Can clay capture carbon dioxide? Scientists study clay for snatching carbon dioxide directly from air — ScienceDaily

The atmospheric level of carbon dioxide — a gas that is great at trapping heat, contributing to climate change — is almost double what it was prior to the Industrial Revolution, yet it only constitutes 0.0415% of the air we breathe. This presents a challenge to researchers attempting to design artificial trees or other methods … Read more

A novel technology facilitates hydride transfer to carbon dioxide, converting it into formic acid at a high turnover number — ScienceDaily

A novel technology facilitates hydride transfer to carbon dioxide, converting it into formic acid at a high turnover number — ScienceDaily

Climate change is a global environmental concern. A major contribution to climate change comes from excessive burning of fossil fuels. They produce carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. In this light, governments globally are framing policies to curb such carbon emissions. However, merely curbing carbon emissions may not be enough. Managing … Read more

Evacuation order lifted after hazardous Ohio train derailment, fire

Evacuation order lifted after hazardous Ohio train derailment, fire

Ohioans who live near where a train filled with hazardous chemicals derailed last week were allowed to return home Wednesday, officials said. The evacuation order was lifted after air and water samples were analyzed overnight and deemed safe, East Palestine Fire Chief Keith Drabick told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday. The Norfolk Southern … Read more