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Natural gas (also called fossil gas, methane gas or simply gas) is a naturally occurring mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons consisting primarily of methane (95%) [ 1 ] in addition to various smaller amounts of other higher alkanes. Traces of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen sulfide, and helium are also usually present. [ 2 ]
Greenhouse gas emissions can be divided into those that arise from the combustion of fuels to produce energy, and those generated by other processes. Around two thirds of greenhouse gas emissions arise from the combustion of fuels. [107] Energy may be produced at the point of consumption, or by a generator for consumption by others. Thus ...
Two environmental organisations have been granted permission for a legal challenge on the Rosebank and Jackdaw offshore oil and gas fields in the North Sea. Greenpeace UK and Uplift’s legal ...
Arsenic is the 53rd most abundant element in the Earth's crust, comprising about 1.5 parts per million (0.00015%). [ 43 ] Typical background concentrations of arsenic do not exceed 3 ng/m 3 in the atmosphere; 100 mg/kg in soil; 400 μg/kg in vegetation; 10 μg/L in freshwater and 1.5 μg/L in seawater. [ 44 ]
Astronomers have made the most detailed infrared map of our galaxy ever made.. The huge map has already helped changed our view of the galaxy in unexpected ways, according to its creators.
Prince William is ushering in the next wave of groundbreaking solutions to help save the planet.. On Sept. 24, the Prince of Wales revealed the 15 finalists for his passion project, The Earthshot ...
Near misses. This list includes substances that boil just above standard condition temperatures. Numbers are boiling temperatures in °C. 1,1,2,2,3-Pentafluoropropane 25–26 °C [151][3] Dimethoxyborane 25.9 °C. 1,4-Pentadiene 25.9 °C. 2-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroethane 26 °C. 1,2-Difluoroethane 26 °C. Hydrogen cyanide 26 °C.
The Black Sea faces a long-term danger from naval mines in the Russia-Ukraine war. Ships have struck drifting mines in the last two years as Ukraine struggled to clear shipping routes.