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Liquid metal, ruby and sapphire could rain down on huge exoplanet

Physics World

That is the conclusion of astronomers who have developed a detailed 3D model of the atmosphere of WASP-121b, which is a “hot Jupiter” that is about 850 light-years from Earth. Their observations allowed them to model the atmosphere of the gas giant exoplanet. Molecules ripped apart. “We

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What Exactly is Ozone? The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Breezometer

The protective ozone layer which exists in the upper atmosphere is vital to life on earth. While the status of our atmospheric ozone layer has been improving over the last few years, a ‘ hole ’ still reappears annually between August to October in the Southern Hemisphere. Good Ozone’: Our Essential Sun Shield. How is Ozone Created?

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Greenhouse gas emission impact from peatland fires underestimated by 200%-300%, shows new study

Frontiers

They store at least twice as much carbon as any other vegetation type, yet 15% of the world’s known peatlands have been irreversibly damaged or are currently undergoing extreme degradation due to activities that support human development.

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Smoke & Mirrors: Wildfire Smoke Beyond the Source

HumanNature

What was once a display of the peaceful time of day as the sun spills over the horizon is now synonymous with the atmospheric symptoms of wildfires. Photo credit Jienan Li, Colorado State University Do Orange Skies Spell Demise? The question “ why is the sky orange?

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Eco-Friendly Process To Convert Carbon Dioxide Back Into Fuel Offers Way To Close The Carbon Loop

PA Environment Daily

“These electrons can activate both carbon dioxide and hydrogen molecules in the gas phase through excitation and dissociation without the need of surface adsorption and activation as required for traditional thermal catalysis, so the reaction can be operated at low temperature.”

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DEP Invests Over $2.7 Million In Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects To Improve Air Quality & Public Health, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

PA Environment Daily

The AFIG Program funds projects that replace older gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles with cleaner fuel vehicles that helps reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide, a principal greenhouse gas.

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The Fuss about Methane

Legal Planet

It replaced an earlier, more dangerous, product called “town gas” or “coal gas,” which consisted mainly of hydrogen and carbon monoxide and was produced by heating coal in. Atmospheric concentrations. That small concentration of methane in the atmosphere makes an outsized contribution to global heating. Climate impact.