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Hidden Cost of Smart AI: 50× More CO₂ for a

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 18th August 2025

Every time we ask an AI a question, it doesn’t just return an answer—it also burns energy and emits carbon dioxide. German researchers found that some “thinking” AI models, which generate long, step-by-step Read More

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Agricultural liming in the US is a large CO₂ sink,

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 9th July 2025

Adding lime to agricultural soils can remove CO2 from the atmosphere, rather than cause CO2 emissions, claims new research. Summary New research suggests applying lime (calcium carbonate) to agricultural soils can act as a carbon Read More

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These Fruit Trees Turn CO₂ Into Stone – And Might

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 8th July 2025

In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it into stone. Scientists discovered these trees Read More

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Korean Scientists Transform CO₂ Into Liquid Gold

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 3rd July 2025

Breakthrough CO₂ conversion technology achieves record-setting efficiency in producing high-value chemical fuels. As climate change continues to escalate and carbon emissions hit record highs, the urgency to find effective ways to recycle carbon dioxide (CO2) Read More

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Carbon Capture Reimagined: New Material Removes CO₂ From Air Like

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 28th June 2025

Scientists are designing a new living material that captures carbon dioxide directly from the air. It uses photosynthetic bacteria to trap CO₂ in both organic and mineral forms. The concept may sound futuristic: at ETH Read More