Bison Herd in Romania's Tarcu Mountains Could Offset CO2 From 43,000 Cars Annually

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Reintroducing European bison to Romania is having a positive effect on the environment and might offset tens of thousands of automobiles' worth of CO2 emissions.

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The secret to major carbon absorption lies in a herd of 170 European bison in Romania's Tarcu Mountains, which yearly emit 43,000 American automobiles' worth of pollutants.

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Researchers at Yale School of Environment have created a novel model to quantify the amount Uof carbon stored in ecosystems by reintroduced bison.

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According to the study, these magnificent animals can store an astounding 54,000 tonnes of carbon annually simply via grazing.

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Once extinct in Romania, European bison are now free to wander the Carpathian region and have multiplied to become one of the biggest herds in Europe.

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From the laboratory to the stars: ESA is stepping up its efforts to convert 5–10 kg of trash each week into useful space materials.

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What may space exploration and your upcoming beach vacation have in common? Algae are being processed by ESA into resources for Mars missions.

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Using the resources that nature and waste streams currently provide, ESA engineers describe the transition towards a sustainable space business.

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With a weekly capacity of up to 100 kg of bio-sourced materials, ESA is focusing on the possibility of commercial space uses.

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