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How Solugen creates chemicals from sugar
The biotech startup’s enzyme-based manufacturing operation creates none of the emissions of petrochemical processes.
How much did COVID-19 lockdowns decrease emissions?
Yes, lockdowns caused emissions to drop 2.4 billion tonnes. But we’re still rapidly approaching the total amount of carbon the atmosphere can handle before our temperatures cross a dangerous threshold.
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Iceland's melting glaciers: A sentinel for the planet
In many ways, Iceland is ground zero for climate change. In July, a funeral was held for one of its 300 glaciers — all of which are melting.
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Is Germany too stingy to fund the fight against climate change?
The German government is proposing a climate protection package that will cost billions of euros. The country is wealthy, but there are already concerns over how to fund the measures.
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The White House should compromise with California on fuel efficiency standards
Changing California’s rules would result in higher oil consumption and carbon dioxide.
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Carbon dioxide: scientists have found an easy way to remove CO2 from air and reduce global warming
A number of research teams around the world are currently working towards scrubbing all the excess carbon dioxide from the air. Not only could this do wonders to push back global warming, but we can also put all of that CO2 to good use in other ways.
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Defending glyphosate: A ′Roundup′ of German agribusiness sentiments
Monsanto's controversial weed killer Roundup is used widely by many agricultural firms across Germany. They say consumers are hardly aware of what it would mean to stop using the herbicide.
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