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8.6B metric tons of Methane leaks from energy infrastructure, agriculture and natural sources.It is responsible for more than 25 per cent of the global warming we are experiencing today. Due to its structure, methane traps more heat in the atmosphere per molecule than carbon dioxide (CO2), making it 80 times more harmful than CO2 for 20 years after it is released. Because it is able to trap heat in the atmosphere, methane contributes to climate change. Although methane's lifespan in the atmosphere is relatively short compared to those of other greenhouse gases, it is more efficient at trapping heat than are those other gases.

In efforts to suppress emissions and prevent global warming, it is critical that tools enable high resolution analysis of gases with harmful environmental impacts. Check out this application note using the brand new IRXross #FTIR to measure the greenhouse gases NOx, SOx and Methane with a standard DLATGS detector and gas cell. https://lnkd.in/evvXyDx2

Cleaner air or fewer wildfires? A new study from University of California Riverside shows that cleaning up the air, which is something we all want to do, will accelerate global warming and also have an effect on wildfires unless we also reduce emissions of greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide. More than 150 countries have signed a pledge to reduce methane emissions by at least 30 per cent from 2020 levels by 2030. The participants represent more than half of all human-made methane emissions, so it is an achievable goal. More here: https://bit.ly/3xgDVXw  #ClimateChange #CleanAir #UCRStudy

Cutting CO₂ emissions is crucial for curbing global warming. But the Earth is complicated and there are lots of interacting systems that make it difficult to predict what will actually happen even if we stop adding any CO₂ to the atmosphere. Find out more in Frontiers for Young Minds: fro.ntiers.in/s9Uq

There are still ways to achieve net zero from human activities. Make sure you are part of that. #EnergyTransition #ABB #ABBEnergyTransition

Since 2007, methane emissions have surged and are now accounting for 1/3 of global warming that’s intensifying the current climate emergency; according to International Energy Agency. This surge has alarmed scientists, who view it as the most significant barrier to staying under the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees C in global temperature rise. This fact seems to be linked to increased global temperatures spurring further methane release from wetlands. A big portion of emissions comes from man-made sources where 40% of it comes from human agriculture, 37% from energy, 20% from waste, and 3% from other sources. By tackling waste as a source we can reduce methane emissions which is now more critical than ever. For more insights and action steps, make sure to visit our website page dedicated to the dangers of methane. https://lnkd.in/esWpKaTy #harvestwaste #uttamenergy #wastetoenergy #sustainability #cleanenergy #circulareconomy

Advantages For The Environment Of Selling Scrap Cars Global warming is one of the major concerns facing the globe right now. We must reevaluate some of our poor behaviors that contribute to the degradation of the environment since the issue is more serious than many people realize. Today’s society is accustomed to the assumption that everything will ultimately end up in the trash or a landfill. In order to safeguard the ecosystem, we must provide immediate attention to landfill sites, a sad fact of today’s society. To know more in detail information read our article:👇 https://lnkd.in/g_uMSXXj

A new idea for sucking CO2 from the air and storing it in the sea shows promise. The researchers say this novel approach captures CO2 from the atmosphere up to three times more efficiently than current methods. This could help speed up the deployment of carbon removal technology, which is essential for limiting global warming and its impacts. #CO2 #sea #technology https://buff.ly/3rkmPFj

Read an interesting paper recently. ‘Peatland emission factor for a particular area will depend upon the initial and restored states and this will vary. It should be borne in mind that potential abatement may be largely made up of emission savings, i.e. a marked reduction in current carbon losses rather than a net sequestration of carbon. An additional complication is that peatlands may emit methane which has a much greater global warming potential than Carbon dioxide.’

We all know cardboard has the potential to be dangerous to our environment, as it releases methane as it decomposes, contributing ultimately to global warming. At least that’s been the concern with so many deliveries and boxes ending up in landfills. The good news in this discussion is that many also know cardboard boxes can [...] The post Success Stories: Cardboard’s Carbon Footprint first appeared on Connected World. https://lnkd.in/g47h8VFk