Carbon

Experts contend that the Congo Basin holds the title of the planet's most vital carbon sink, outpacing even the Amazon in its ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Recent discoveries of extensive peatlands hidden beneath this lush expanse have solidified this view. As global appetite for minerals surges—especially those crucial to the ongoing energy shift—the effects on the region's forests are becoming increasingly alarming. According to Earth Insight, a staggering 27% of the intact forests are now encompassed within mining…

According to a recent alert from the United Nations, greenhouse gas levels in our atmosphere have surged to unprecedented heights in 2023, leaving nations miles behind what’s necessary to prevent catastrophic global warming. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which serves as the UN's authoritative voice on climate matters, reported that the concentrations of three major greenhouse gases—carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—all saw another uptick last year. The pace of carbon dioxide accumulation was noted to…

An engineer from the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that the carbon fiber hull of the experimental submersible, which tragically imploded while heading to the Titanic wreck, exhibited flaws tracing back to its manufacturing. Don Kramer, the engineer in question, testified before a Coast Guard panel that the hull's performance changed significantly following a loud noise experienced during one of the dives the previous year. He pointed out several issues, including the presence of wrinkles, porosity, and…