New catalyst turns carbon dioxide into clean fuel source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030548.htm
Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was a clever redesign that made the catalyst last far longer than similar low-cost materials. Surprisingly, the improved manganese catalyst even beat many expensive precious-metal options. The discovery could help turn greenhouse gas into clean energy ingredients.
The EU is close to reaching its climate goals despite a green backlash.
The EU is broadly within target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels, a victory for Brussels as it faces growing calls to weaken its environmental agenda.
The majority of the emissions drop will come from the energy sector, according to a tracker published by climate think-tank Ember.
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