Higher atmospheric CO2 increases the rate of photosynthesis, and thus the amount of carbohydrates in plant leaves. Sounds beneficial, right? However, scientists have found that as CO2 levels go up, ...

New research has revealed the fundamental mechanisms that limit the performance of copper catalysts—critical components in ...

Plants play a huge role in shaping Earth’s climate. Through photosynthesis, they pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) out of the air.

Over the last decade, humanity's emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) have stabilized after a period of huge growth. Average ...

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit “next-level” highs, scientists say. Earth’s ecosystems breaking down under extreme ...

Climate change severely impacts global crop yields, revealing critical gaps in climate models and predictions.

Here's what the panel looks like: When exposed to light, it creates hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide in the air. The panel is designed to mimic plant photosynthesis and is divided into a ...

Carbon dioxide is very good at trapping heat ... more in wetter years and store more carbon in their structures through photosynthesis and growth. But climate change is making fires more intense ...

The Chicago-based carrier has partnered with a number of clean-tech startups in recent months in an effort to meet its ...

The natural carbon sinks in Europe are suffering from drought and heat waves. Forests and wetlands face extensive climate ...

The Saya de Malha Bank in the heart of the Indian Ocean is home to one of the world's largest underwater seagrass beds. A ...

How big they are: The smallest plants, known as desmids and picozoa, are single-celled algae that are less than 0.0004 inches ...