Australian scientists have paved the way for carbon neutral fuel with the development of a new efficient catalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air into synthetic natural gas in a ‘clean’ process using solar energy.
Dutch toxic landfill site is now capturing and storing carbon
Precise carbon measurements indicate that peat is already being formed at the Volgermeerpolder near Amsterdam (NL), a toxic waste landfill site that was capped with foil with an artificial wetland on top.
Cold conversion of food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer
Researchers from Concordia’s Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (BCEE) in collaboration with Bio-Terre Systems Inc. are taking the fight against global warming to colder climes.
GEO Plenary XIV and GEO Week 2017 to be Held in Washington, D.C.
GEO Plenary XIV and the associated GEO Week Conference and exhibition will be held Oct. 23-26.
How Douglas Adams “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy” Challenges the Conceptualization of the Cosmos
The humor of Douglas Adams, the British author and satirist beloved for his “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” series invokes humility and opens a discourse on humanity and Earth’s relative place in the universe.
The Role of Genetically Modified Crops in Attaining Food Security in the Developing World
New genetically modified crops that could help developing countries attain food security are in the pipeline, but resistance to their introduction is preventing many from reaching the poor.
Exploiting the Power of Magma: the Icelandic Deep Drilling Project
Supercritical fluid found near magma chambers has the potential to power thousands of homes.
Seeking Mutual Benefits: Bringing Private Sector Partnerships to GEO
As part of its goals for the coming year, GEO is seeking to increase interactions with the private sector. In an interview with Earthzine, Geoff Sawyer of EARSC explains how partnerships can benefit both communities.
The Writer and the Scientist: Finding Inspiration
Earthzine’s Senior Science Writer Elise Mulder Osenga finds hope through her work in interviews with scientists.