Seawater system slashes methane emissions

A coal mining facility next to the sea

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Breakthrough reactor system aims to reduce methane emissions from waste

Methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide, has contributed to a third of our planet’s warming. Now, researchers are exploring a novel solution: seawater. Use this story and the accompanying summary slide for a real-world context when studying global warming and reaction mechanisms with your 14–16 learners.

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