With emissions already at a record high, the build-up of carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere could be larger than last year due to a slower removal by natural carbon sinks.
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Bali Proposes a Tourist Tax to Clean Up Plastic Pollution
Bali is considering taxing foreign tourists to tackle the Indonesian island’s mounting plastic pollution problem, The Jakarta Post reported.
Greener Days Ahead for Carbon Fuels
For decades, scientists have searched for effective ways to remove excess carbon dioxide emissions from the air and recycle them into products such as renewable fuels.
Women Gain Weight When Job Demands Are High
Heavy pressures at work seem to predispose women to weight gain, irrespective of whether they have received an academic education.
Common Pain Reliever Can Improve Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
Regular use of a common type of medication, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, significantly improves survival for a third or more patients with head and neck cancer, a new study led by UC San Francisco has found.
Do Microbes Control the Formation of Giant Copper Deposits?
One of the major issues when studying ore deposits formed in surficial or near-surface environments is the relationship between ore-forming processes and bacteria.