CO2 articles Tag

Biochar: Miracle Solution for the Environment?

this process, the combustion of forest or agricultural residues at around 500°C and without oxygen carbonizes the biomass without burning it. Thus, CO2 is not released into the atmosphere but is trapped in this organic matter, which appears in the form of flakes or small black grains. It is estim ...

16
July
2024

Cheaper holidays: what if you tried green tourism?

e ecological level, the carbon footprint of a train journey is unbeatable. For a Paris - Barcelona trip, for example, the plane generates 120 kg more CO2 than the train! By plane, greenhouse gas emissions are 10 times higher. Of course, the train is slower, but it allows you to better appreciate th ...

12
June
2023

How to make homemade kombucha?

this drink should be prepared at a temperature between 18 and 25°C. After a few days, the strain will rise to the surface due to the production of CO2. You can then taste the drink through a straw by pushing the mother slightly to the side. Your homemade kombucha is ready when it is fizzy, not t ...

31
Jan
2023

Bio-based construction materials: what are the advantages?

nmentally friendly for various reasons: - As we mentioned earlier, they are renewable and help preserve other natural resources. - They contribute to CO2 storage when they are bio-based. - Their manufacturing and processing require minimal energy. 3- They contribute to local economic development. Bi ...

03
Oct
2023

Environment: Understanding Nature Restoration in 5 Questions

s one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to meet our commitments to limit global warming to less than 1.5°C. Forests and peatlands capture CO2 and help mitigate the effects of climate change. What specific measures are being considered? The agreement reached by European lawmakers stipula ...

21
Nov
2023

Car: Why switch to electric?

ations. 3- An electric vehicle is cleaner. It goes without saying, an electric car is cleaner than a combustion engine car. When it runs, it emits no CO2 or any other greenhouse gases and generates almost no fine particles. In electric models, the fine particles emitted mainly come from the tires a ...

18
June
2024