Global warming
A study on alkanes has found that the rumen microbiome plays a crucial role in determining host feed efficiency and methane emissions in cattle. The research, conducted by the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre in Canada, suggests that a less diverse rumen microbiome is associated with improved feed efficiency, while
Global warming
Researchers at the University of Florida have investigated the effects of feeding a rumen-protected matrix of fat and protein from flaxseed and peas (LinPRO-R) on ruminal fermentation, nutrient degradability, and methane emissions in vitro. The study aimed to determine the impacts of replacing portions of dried distillers grains and calcium
Global warming
Research into the global methane (CH4) budget has made significant progress in understanding and quantifying the global CH4 budget, crucial for assessing realistic pathways to mitigate climate change. A consortium of multidisciplinary scientists has established a consortium under the umbrella of the Global Carbon Project to improve, synthesize, and update
Global warming
Research has highlighted the significant impact of food waste on global greenhouse gas emissions, with the United Nations estimating that food waste accounts for approximately 8% of total global emissions. A study conducted by the University of Connecticut found that expanding organics diversion programs can reduce methane emissions from landfills,
Air pollution
New research from the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) has highlighted the significant environmental impact of dairy farming, contributing around 2.5% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study, which analyzed data from 200 commercial dairy farms in Central Norway between 2014 and 2016, identified key factors
Air pollution
Scientists from the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) in Japan have developed novel methane emission prediction models for lactating cows based on feed intake, body weight, and milk yield and composition. The study's primary objective was to create a variable methane conversion factor (Y)-based approach
Air pollution
Researchers from the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences have published a study on the effects of no-tillage practices on oilseed rape-rice rotation systems, revealing significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and enhancements in soil quality. The study, conducted over a 2-year cycle, measured and compared soil greenhouse gas emissions and
Air pollution
Spring can be a time of significant greenhouse gas emissions as soil freeze-thaw events can lead to the release of methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide. Researchers at the University of Tartu investigated the relationship between soil microbiome patterns and greenhouse gas fluxes in a northern drained peatland forest. The
Air pollution
Taiwan's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have shown progress, with a 3.02% decrease in emissions in 2023 compared to the previous year. According to official data, gross emissions totaled 278.63 million metric tons, with carbon sinks accounting for 21.73 million tonnes, resulting in net
Technical institutes
Researchers at Novosibirsk State Technical University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a highly efficient catalyst for methane decomposition. The study, published in Chemical Engineering Research and Design, used nickel catalysts synthesized by solution combustion synthesis (SCS) to break down methane into hydrogen and carbon
Technical institutes
Researchers from HeNan Polytechnic University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, specifically in the context of coalbed methane extraction. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Project of Zhongyuan Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talents, aimed to investigate the
Technical institutes
Anaerobic digestion is a process used to break down organic matter and produce biogas, a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide. However, this process can be affected by "high-shock loads" which can lead to unstable operation and reduced methane production. Researchers from Anhui University of Technology in Ma&
