Illinois researchers calculate carbon-capture potential of basalt rock applied to cropland — ScienceDaily

Illinois researchers calculate carbon-capture potential of basalt rock applied to cropland — ScienceDaily

Applying ground-up silicate rock to Midwestern farm fields can capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide and prevent it from accumulating in the atmosphere, according to a new study that successfully quantified those climate benefits for the first time. Working with Eion Corp., researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Leverhulme Centre for Climate … Read more

Washington state wildfires leaves at least 2 dead, hundreds of structures lost

Washington state wildfires leaves at least 2 dead, hundreds of structures lost

At least two people were killed and dozens of homes have been destroyed during a series of wildfires in eastern Washington that kept firefighters busy through the weekend. Erratic fire behavior caused both the Gray and Oregon Road fires to burn thousands of acres and forced entire towns to evacuate. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state … Read more