While China has set ambitious targets for curbing carbon dioxide emissions, its methane emissions, another potent greenhouse gas, remain a pressing concern. This article delves into China’s significant methane emissions, their sources, and the government’s limited efforts to address the issue, highlighting the challenges and implications for global climate goals.
Greenhouse gas levels reached an all-time high in 2023, driven by a surge in carbon dioxide and methane emissions. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns of a potential vicious cycle as natural ecosystems become sources of greenhouse gases due to climate change. This alarming trend underscores the need for urgent action to mitigate climate change and protect the planet.
While carbon dioxide gets the most attention, other potent greenhouse gases are significantly contributing to global warming. This article delves into the sources, impacts, and efforts to reduce these gases, highlighting the need for comprehensive climate action beyond CO2 reduction.
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo has developed a revolutionary method for creating renewable concrete bricks using recycled building materials and captured carbon dioxide. This innovative process offers a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the construction industry, which is a major contributor to climate change.
Climeworks, a pioneer in carbon capture technology, has launched a massive direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) plant in Iceland. The Mammoth plant, ten times larger than Climeworks’ previous facility, has the capacity to remove up to 36,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air annually. By utilizing Iceland’s abundant geothermal energy, the plant offers a scalable solution for combating climate change.
Dairy cows contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions through methane released from their burps and farts. A new study suggests that breeding cows to emit less methane could be a viable strategy to mitigate climate change. By incorporating methane reduction into breeding objectives, farmers can permanently lower methane emissions from dairy herds.
