Tag: Carbon Emissions

What is a ‘Climate-Positive’ Design and is it Possible?

In recent years, there has been an encouraging decline in the amount of carbon emissions in the U.S. But that took a turn in 2018 with a 3.4-percent increase in carbon emissions. Cities combat climate change With carbon emissions on the rise again, there are many cities across the country that are trying desperately to… Read more »

Calculating Your Carbon Footprint

Though you may be aware of the climate change occurring, you may not really understand how you’re helping it grow—and not in a good way. It starts with the impact we as humans are leaving on the earth; our carbon footprint. Carbon footprints explained This term refers to the amount of greenhouse gases that are… Read more »

Carbon Capture Could Turn Emissions Into Building Materials

Environmental scientists have spent decades looking for new ways to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of human populations, and a revolutionary new technique could turn some of those harmful emissions into useful building materials. Developed by the Australia-based firm Mineral Carbonation International (MCi), this technique captures airborne CO2 emissions and turns them into solid carbonates…. Read more »