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Researchers from Yunnan University have found that modifying biochar through transient electromagnetic pulse (TEMP) can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in subtropical grassland soils. According to the study, TEMP-modified biochar enhanced its specific surface area, pore structure, and reduced the proportion of C-O-C functional groups, leading to a 7.47%
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Researchers from Weifang University have explored the impact of poultry production on climate change, highlighting the need for innovative and sustainable approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing emissions from feed production, animal waste, and energy use, which contribute significantly to climate change. To
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The New Zealand government's decision to lower the methane emissions reduction target from farming has left Climate Justice Taranaki concerned for the future of thousands of farm workers and their communities. According to spokesperson Tuhi-Ao Bailey, the move highlights the government and farmer lobby groups' failure to
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Researchers have proposed a novel approach to estimating carbon emissions from thermal power plants, utilizing a multimodal fusion model that combines convolutional neural network, long short-term memory network, and autoencoder with environmental data such as temperature and wind speed. This model has been shown to enhance estimation accuracy and has
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Delhi welcomed a fairly pleasant morning on Monday, with clear skies and a comfortable temperature of 22.6 degrees Celsius. The regional meteorological centre predicted a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19 degrees Celsius for the day. However, the city has also seen a slight
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Researchers at the Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences have discovered that organic carbon amendments exert a dual regulation function in N-fertilized soils, alleviating acidification through modified microbial N partitioning, but also intensifying C and N biogeochemical cycling that drive greenhouse gas production. A 5-month field experiment revealed that the application
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Research conducted at Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, People's Republic of China, has revealed that elevated levels of tropospheric ozone are having a negative impact on human health, crops, and ecosystems. Anthropogenic emissions of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds are the primary cause of this issue. The
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Researchers from King's College London conducted a study to examine the relationship between childhood exposure to air pollution and mental health disorders in early adulthood. The study analyzed data from 1,969 participants born in 1994-1995 in England and Wales. The findings suggest that higher exposure to nitrogen
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The air quality in Delhi is deteriorating ahead of Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 129 in the "moderately polluted" range on October 10. A combination of factors, including a dip in temperatures, fog, and stagnant winds, is trapping PM2.5 pollutants and raising health concerns
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A new report reveals the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of anaesthetic gases in Australian healthcare over the past two decades. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, analyzed purchasing data from IQVIA anaesthetic gases for all Australian public and private hospitals between
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Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory have made significant discoveries regarding the use of dual fuel technology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the heavy-duty transportation sector. The study, funded by the United States Department of Energy, explored the potential of combining diesel combustion with gaseous hydrogen fuel in a large
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Researchers in Chennai, India have made significant progress in improving diesel engine performance and reducing environmental impact by using hydrous hydrazine (HH) as a dual-function fuel additive. This study, led by the Saveetha School of Engineering, examined the application of HH as a hydrogen carrier and NOx suppressant to enhance
