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Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University have conducted a study that reveals the effectiveness of eco-friendly chimneys equipped with Carbon Purification Technology (CPT) in reducing air pollution from brick kilns. According to the study, led by Professor Dr Murad Ahmed Faruk, installing CPT-equipped chimneys can decrease toxic emissions by up to
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New research from the US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development has published a study on methane emissions from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills across North America. Utilizing a constellation of nine high-resolution satellites, researchers collected data on 60 active landfills between 2021 and 2024, finding
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Ghana's thermal power plants, largely fueled by natural gas, are facing a critical challenge as methane emissions rise, posing a significant threat to climate action and energy security. Despite the country's growing reliance on gas and efforts to secure a stable and affordable energy source, methane
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The Trump administration's support for the oil and gas industry has contributed to increased pipeline leaks, which can release methane into the atmosphere and harm air quality, especially in neighboring states. Our research has found that these leaks can be particularly problematic for communities where they occur, as
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Researchers at Ming Chi University of Technology have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a novel approach to reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions while capturing carbon dioxide (CO2). This innovative process, funded by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Zambia and Ming Chi University of Technology, utilizes methane (CH4)
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Environmental justice groups, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Young, Gifted and Green, have filed an appeal with the Memphis and Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board challenging the Shelby County Health Department's decision to issue an air permit to xAI, a
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EnergyPathways PLC (AIM:EPP), a UK-based clean energy company, has made a major stride in reducing carbon emissions by signing a memorandum of understanding with Hazer Group to develop a hydrogen production facility using cutting-edge methane pyrolysis technology. This innovative technology splits methane into hydrogen and solid carbon without producing
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Thirteen years after DeKalb County began converting methane at the Seminole Road Landfill into natural gas, the county's Renewable Fuels Facility remains idle due to a contract dispute. The facility would have generated millions of dollars in revenue for the county, but the issue remains unresolved. Neighbors of
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Researchers at China Jiliang University have discovered a novel method for improving combustion efficiency and reducing methane emissions using La-based perovskite catalysts in a porous media burner. This breakthrough could potentially mitigate the greenhouse effect and contribute to environmental sustainability. The study, published in Separation and Purification Technology, highlights the
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In a recent study from the Department of Food Processing Technology in Tamil Nadu, India, researchers have found that CO2 emissions from industrial operations and energy combustion rose by 0.9% in 2022, totaling 36.8 gigatons. This increase is attributed to the growing energy demands and industrial activities globally.
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Research conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomic Research has demonstrated that thermal hydrolysis treatment can significantly improve methane yield in digestates derived from food waste and sewage sludge biogas plants. The study found that post-treatment with thermal hydrolysis at 160 degrees C yielded 1.5 times more methane in
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Researchers have investigated the performance of a dual Quantum Cascade Tunable Infrared Laser Differential Absorption Spectrometer (QC-TILDAS) in evaluating its applicability as a close-path analyzer in eddy covariance monitoring of CO, O, NH, HO, CH, and NO fluxes in a horticultural crop. The field test was conducted over a mulched
