Poor Ocean Circulation Leads to More Carbon Dioxide in the Air?

A recent study suggests that the long-held understanding of the affect of ocean circulation on carbon storage may need revision. As ocean circulation weakens, there is concern it could in fact release more—rather than less—carbon dioxide from its depths into the air. This significant shift is tied to a newly identified interaction involving the ocean’s […]

How mature natural forests fight climate change

timberbiz.com.au - 14/Aug 00:29

Scion’s Dr Alan Jones has contributed to a landmark UK study that demonstrates how mature natural forests respond to elevated levels of carbon...

An air-quality and community noise assessment study for wood pellet production

timberbiz.com.au - 01:05

A team led by Professor Erica Walker from Brown University in the US has received federal funding to conduct the first air-quality and community noise...

Rebel senator’s poor grasp of legislation is alarming

smh.com.au - 16/Aug 07:51

The suggestion by the newly independent WA senator she may have to abstain on complex legislation rather than vote on something she does not fully...

Breathing easier thanks to ART: Engineers take unique approach to tackle indoor air quality

techxplore.com - 19/Aug 08:17

Chances are you've never considered the act of breathing. Our lungs' gentle rise and fall is autonomic, pulling air in and nourishing our body with...

Scientists develop new building material that captures carbon from the air

knowridge.com - 10/Aug 10:37

A groundbreaking new building material that can absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere has been developed by a student at University College...

Changhua County carbon dioxide leak injures 17 workers

taipeitimes.com - 00:00

An Australian Start-Up Hopes to Slow Climate Change With an Unusual Approach

the new york times - 10/Aug 09:04

An Australian start-up is hoping fungi can pull carbon dioxide from the air and stash it underground. It’s one of several ventures trying to deploy...

George the Farmer tells 600 students stories of wood

timberbiz.com.au - 21/Aug 00:39

In celebration of National Forestry Day, 600 students gathered at Wulanda Recreation Centre in Mount Gambier yesterday for a concert featuring George...