U.K. firm cracks the code to convert harmful methane emissions into useful hydrogen and graphene

Levidian CEO John Hartley shows CBS News’ Tina Kraus the British company’s patented LOOP system, which breaks down methane molecules into hydrogen and carbon and collects the carbon, in the form of graphene, in it’s large metal hopper. CBS News Cambridge, England — Scientists have long said cutting methane emissions is key to addressing climate … Read more

The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper

Lisbon, Portugal — The sound of a cork popping out of the end of a bottle is known across the world. It often precedes moments of celebration, a shared meal or simply the quiet enjoyment of a glass of wine. But many who’ve taken part in the simple ritual may not realize that it’s also a … Read more

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by installing solar panels on their roofs. So why aren’t more of them doing it?

CNN  —  As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. The rooftops and parking lot space available at retail giants like Walmart, Target and Costco is massive. And these … Read more

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

CNN  —  Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. The report by IQAir, a company that tracks global air quality, found that average annual air pollution in every country — and 97% of cities — exceeded the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines, which were designed … Read more

NASA shows off image “acquired by chance” of U.S. military’s abandoned “city under the ice” in Greenland

As NASA scientist Chad Greene flew over northern Greenland with a team of engineers in April, they never expected their radar to find something manmade buried deep within the ice. Greene and his team were flying above the Greenland Ice Sheet on a NASA Gulfstream III plane, scanning the barren expanse of ice that’s more … Read more