Engineers Have Turned This Killer Greenhouse Gas into An Efficient Fuel Source
Engineers from MIT and Harvard University have unveiled an innovative process to transform carbon dioxide into formate, a substance that can function as a stable fuel.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Soon be Replaced By New Green “Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries”
Aqueous rechargeable batteries are a greener alternative to lithium batteries. A new breakthrough may help make them more readily available.
NASA’s Space Laser is Finally Revealing the Unsolved Mysteries and Hidden Secrets of the Amazon
The Mysteries of the Amazon rainforest that have been hidden for nearly five centuries are finally being revealed by a NASA space laser called GEDI.
Extreme Weather Warnings and More: The U.K. Just Tested Its Controversial New Emergency Alert System
The U.K. is implementing its new emergency alert system, partially in response to the rapid rise of extreme weather events globally.
Comprehensive Climate Change Report Warns That World Leaders Must Take Action to Limit Severe Weather Events
The United Nations is calling on governments around the world to take urgent action in the face of climate change, according to a new report that says current efforts to combat the crisis are insufficient.
One Small Step for Man’s Garbage: Space Junk, EV Aircraft, and Monitoring Earth’s Pollution with Satellites
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on 'The Debrief Weekly Report', we look at NASA and the Italian space agency's mission to monitor pollution, and how scientists around the world want to update the space treaty to include space junk.
“Vastly Underestimated” Ice Loss Presents a Grim Forecast for Future Sea Level Rise
This week, we analyze a recent international study pointing to a greater sea level rise in the years ahead than previous models expected.
Climate Change Concerns Prompt Executive Action From the White House
This week we turn our focus toward the Biden Administration's recent executive steps toward curbing the effects of climate change.
We’ve Lost The Fight Against Extreme Heat So We Now Have to Adapt, Says New Report
Global warming is causing irreversable extreme heat, meaning we must strengthen power grids, alter how we look at our cities, and our world.
Climate Change: A Challenge for U.S. National Security
This week, we examine the DOD's concerns about climate change, and what the U.S. military and its allies are doing to combat it.
Telescopes are Producing a Significant Amount of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A recent study by astronomers shows how telescopes and their corresponding observatories emit significant amounts of greenhouse gas.
Windy Weather Brings Social Media Users Together: A New Tornado Warning System
As experts predict more extreme weather due to climate change, social media is proving to be an effective warning system.
What is Eco-Anxiety, and Do I Already Have It?
Eco-anxiety, or the stress due to climate change, will no doubt continue to rise as global warming gets worse.
Don’t Run Forrest: How Climate Change is Affecting Endurance Athletes
New research shows that climate change may even impact endurance athletes, and could lead to more injuries.
Birds with Big Brains Best at Resisting Climate Change
New research shows that birds with big brains are better at resisting climate change-induced shrinking than birds with...
The Cost of Coffee Will Continue to Climb Due to Climate Change
With climate change shrinking the areas where the Arabica coffee plant can grow, the price of coffee is steadily increasing.
There’s Good News When it Comes to Climate Change on Coral Reefs
Climate change has caused significant damage to coral reefs. These reefs are extremely important as they provide food...
Chinese Citizens Conflate Climate Change with Air Pollution
A New Study Surveys over 40 million people
A New Study Surveys over 40 million people
With the new year comes scary expectations of future climate change events. Recent occurrences, like the winter wildfires...
The U.S. Military Is a Bad Boy When It Comes To Climate Change
Studies have shown that if the U.S. military was its own country, it would be the top global emitter of greenhouse gasses.
Killer Whales Invading Newly Melted Arctic Ocean
Killer whales are spending more time in the newly melted portions of the Arctic Ocean. Considered by researchers...
These 4 Technologies Can Save Humanity From A ‘Global Warming Hell World’
The Debrief takes a look into the 4 top inventions that can actually save us from climate change
The Debrief takes a look into the 4 top inventions that can actually save us from climate change
Climate change is going to kill us, but some have been working to fix it. The Debrief tackles the top 4 inventions that will save humanity.
Michelin Wants to Put Inflatable Wing Sails on Ships to Reduce CO2 emissions
Michelin presented the WISAMO project, a giant inflatable sail the company wants to install on all maritime vessels to reduce carbon emissions.
10 Modern Civilizations On The Road To Collapse
From the very moment humans started grouping in complex centralized societies, people became obsessed with the idea of...
The Woolly Mammoth Will Be Back In 6 Years, Says New Start-Up in Partnership with Harvard University
Colossal plans on bringing the woolly mammoth back from the dead and returning an ancient species to the Arctic tundra.
Animals Are ‘Shape-Shifting’ in Response to A Warming Climate, Says New Study
New research indicates that many animals are rapidly 'shape-shifting' and changing their biology in a last-ditch effort to survive climate change.
Climate Scientists Want To Use Our Poop To Feed and Fuel the World, and It’s A Genius Idea
Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.
Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.
It's a crappy situation, but scientists say we can solve the climate crisis by harvesting biomass from our waste to feed and fuel the world.
Northern Bees Could Thrive As the Earth’s Climate Heats Up, New Study Says
A bee's flight is directly affected by heat, a new study in Functional Ecology proves. Southern bees, well...they're screwed.
A bee's flight is directly affected by heat, a new study in Functional Ecology proves. Southern bees, well...they're screwed.
Climate change is affecting the effectiveness of bee flight, and while this could benefit northern bees, southern bee species are screwed.
When the World Runs out of Water, Will This Inventor Save Us?
After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.
After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.
As countries scramble to avoid looming water shortages, one inventor says his new device can create thousands of gallons of water a day.
Climate Change May Be Weakening Earth’s Vital Signs, New Study Says
While the history of human-caused climate change is relatively short given the Earth’s lifespan, it has also been occurring for longer than many may realize.
Climate Change Causing More Than 5 Million Deaths Annually, Says New Study
A just published study says nearly 5.1 million extra deaths a year can be attributed to the global effects of climate change.
Wandjina: Using An Old God To Track Ancient Australian Climate Change
Wandjina is part of Australia's cultural and geographic landscape, but the god was more than myth and may have helped track climate change.
Ethiopia’s Historic New Dam Must Go Green To Avoid Territorial Conflicts
New study shows future conflicts in East Africa due to Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam can be avoided if green energy is harnessed.
This Plastic Is Compostable and Could End ‘Forever Plastics’
Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly
Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly
This new compostable plastic can break down with just a little heat and water, and this technology may end the reign of 'forever plastics.'
France Will Give Its Citizens $3k If They Buy An E-Bike
France will offer its citizens €2,500 to trade in their cars for environmentally friendly e-bikes, and a lot of people will take the deal.
Effects of Climate Change Unknown For 98% of Land Mammals Scientists Warn
Recently published research says there are significant gaps in understanding the impact of climate change on the world's terrestrial mammals.
Looming Climate Disaster Pushing Scientists to Consider Solar Geoengineering as Possible Solution
In an attempt to solve the climate crisis, scientists urge U.S. to look into solar geoengineering as a method to cool the Earth's atmosphere.
“Zombie Fires” Represent a New Siberian Climate Change Catastrophe
The recent appearance of "Zombie Fires" represent conflagrations that can re-establish themselves even after the harshest of Russian winter conditions.
New Study Says Atlantic Ocean Circulation is Weakest in 1600 Years
A recent study suggests that the Atlantic Ocean circulation that affects climate conditions is moving more slowly than it has since 400 AD.
The Pros and Cons of Animal Cloning
The Debrief takes a deep dive and looks at the varying pros and cons of animal cloning and genome editing of species.
NASA Analysis Says 2020 Is Tied for The Hottest Year on Record
Last week, NASA announced that 2020 was the hottest year on record beating 2016 by one-tenth of a degree Celsius.