Carbon

When we talk about carbon dioxide, the narrative is almost always that of a modern-day morality play. We hear about gigatons of CO2 emitted, about rising global temperatures and about …

In a new study led by Oxford University’s Department of Chemistry, chemists have demonstrated the synthesis of a cyclocarbon that is stable enough for spectroscopic characterisation in solution at room …

Australia’s red meat sector has abandoned its Carbon Neutral 2030 target saying its unachievable. Courtesy photoAustralia4-RFP-072825 Australia’s red meat industry has held its hands up and walked away from the …

Lanternfish are one of the many residents of the ocean’s twilight zone, which is known for being very dark and housing likely the majority of the sea’s fish. 3dsam79/Getty Images …

Imagine the concrete in our homes and bridges not only withstanding the ravages of time and natural disasters like the intense heat of wildfires, but actively self-healing or capturing carbon …

Higher Bills, Hotter Planet: What Trump’s Megabill Means for You Household energy expenses will rise, as will greenhouse gas emissions, as a result of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful …

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Georgina Rannard Climate and science correspondent Prof Daniel J Mayor @oceanplankton A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by …

A groundbreaking study has revealed that small but mighty zooplankton — including copepods, krill, and salps — are key players in the Southern Ocean’s ability to absorb and store carbon. …

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