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Forests play a critical role in the global carbon cycle to reach Net Zero Carbon and are key to climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions through photosynthesis, plants remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store it as plant biomass #climatechange #globalwarming #netzerocarbon

Wildfires emit a type of organic carbon called dark brown carbon, which has a greater warming effect than previously thought. Dark brown carbon is produced from the incomplete combustion of biomass and absorbs more light than black carbon or soot. This means that wildfires contribute more to the climate crisis than we realize, and we need to reduce their occurrence and impact. #Wildfires #DarkBrownCarbon #ClimateChange https://buff.ly/3Yr8yTk

#Afforestation, the practice of establishing forests in areas where there were none, plays a crucial role in the context of carbon credits and sequestration. As trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, converting it into oxygen and storing carbon in their biomass. This process contributes significantly to mitigating climate change by reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases.

Biomass can fight climate change, but only if you do it right

#BlackCarbon, a major pollutant from burning fossil fuels and biomass, accelerates climate change and harms human health. Support cleaner technologies and stricter regulations to combat this hidden threat and protect our planet. #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture

Watch 40 minutes about "Natural" (Methane) Gas? No way. Sounds booorrring! Well, it's not. But don't take my word for it ... because I'm definitely a nerd. Yeah, probably not the right person to ask... but this Climate Town Guy (climate scientist and former Boy Scout who loves to swear) finds a way to amuse while he tells us about the Methane Gas Industry's scamming of America: https://lnkd.in/gbmQsirm This is also a story of Conflicts of Interest and why they matter so much: *It's not a good idea (some might even say ridiculously dumb) to give the role of regulator to the very companies who are enriched by the processes they are supposed to be regulating and even financially punished for disclosures. [Who seriously thought it was a good idea to put the methane gas companies in charge of reporting leaks so they can pay fines?!] *If universities don't want to be embarrassed by poorly conducted research and ethical failures, they must do a better job of removing conflicts of interest from their research funding and collaborations. *If we don't want industry-influenced research, we need to provide more public research funding. *If you are in government, stop trusting an industry that has already shown they are willing to tell lies and disinform. [What is the best predictor of future behavior? Well, there's a quote to give you a clue: “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” Let's stop being Fossil Fools.] The fact that methane traps 80X the heat that CO2 traps is only part of the problem: "Methane–a powerful greenhouse gas–is nearly always emitted alongside heath-damaging air pollutants (HDAPs). Exposure to even small amounts of these HDAPs can cause premature birth, asthma, cancer, and other adverse health impacts." https://lnkd.in/gHkspCqt Funny version about dangers of "Natural" gas: https://lnkd.in/gNTV5yJ5 Let's not allow the fossil fuel industry to falsely narrow our choices down to coal vs methane gas. We have cheaper, clean alternatives. We must fund real solutions and stop rogue emissions from methane gas facilities. Methane gas is a bridge to climate chaos. We don't want that bridge. Stop the scam. #lng #methane #disinformation #healthmatters #stopthescam #fossilfree

MethaneSat, a washing machine-sized satellite, has been launched this week to give a first-ever global view of leaks of methane around the world. Methane, also called natural gas, is responsible for 30% of the global heating driving the climate crisis. Leaks from the fossil fuel industry are a major source of human-caused emissions and stemming these is the fastest single way to curb temperature rises. And the best thing? All data will be made public. https://lnkd.in/d9hfbPpB #climate #methane #globalwarming

Metamorphic Energy is ready for this challenge

Metamorphic Energy is ready for this challenge

Microalgae are tiny organisms that can absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into biomass. This process, known as carbon sequestration, has the potential to help us reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the effects of climate change. In this video series, we explore how microalgae can be used to mitigate CO2 emissions. We discuss the different types of microalgae, the carbon sequestration process, and the challenges and opportunities associated with using microalgae for climate change mitigation. If you're interested in learning more about this promising technology, check out the videos below. #KKI2023 #ILPROFAKSISINERGI #HIMATEKTROITS