Sumra Siddique, Author at The Climate Bug

Human Waste Biochar Could Solve Global Fertiliser and Climate Challenges

Turning Human Waste into Fertiliser: How Biochar Could Transform Global Agriculture

A new study has revealed that biochar made from human waste could play a vital role in solving global fertiliser shortages — while also slashing agricultural emissions and pollution. What…

Sumra Siddique October 23, 2025

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A New Approach to Tackling Marine Plastic Pollution

Every year, millions of tons of plastic find their way into the world’s oceans — a crisis that continues to grow at an alarming rate. While global efforts often focus…

Sumra Siddique October 17, 2025

Climate Change

The IPCC Sets Sights on Short-Lived Climate Forcers: New Methodology Report Coming in 2027

Short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) are gases and particles that remain in the atmosphere for a short time. Yet, their impact on global warming is powerful. The Short-lived Climate Forcers Report…

Sumra Siddique October 7, 2025

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Harnessing Sunlight to Capture Carbon: A Breakthrough in Direct Air Capture

Liu’s interest in chemistry began at Harvard College, where he first discovered a passion for organic synthesis — the process of building molecules atom by atom. Later, during his doctoral…

Sumra Siddique October 3, 2025

Biochar

Ontario’s New Biohub: Turning Forest Waste into Biocarbon and Renewable Energy

A new clean energy project is taking shape in northwestern Ontario. CHAR Technologies, a Toronto-based firm, and Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. (LNFMI) have secured a provincial licence to build…

Sumra Siddique September 28, 2025

Biochar

UN Researchers Confirm Biochar as a Critical Climate Solution

Biochar is gaining global recognition as a powerful climate solution. More than just a soil additive, it is now backed by international researchers and certified climate bodies for its role…

Sumra Siddique August 22, 2025

Climate Change

🌍Countries Making the Biggest Climate Progress in 2025: CCPI Rankings Explained

The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, released by German-watch, NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network (CAN), evaluates the climate performance of 63 countries plus the EU, covering over 90%…

Sumra Siddique August 19, 2025

Climate Change

🌍 How to Start Your Own Climate Campaign

Are you passionate about tackling climate change but not sure where to begin? Starting your own climate campaign can feel overwhelming at first—but with the right strategy, tools, and community…

Sumra Siddique August 19, 2025

Biochar

Global Agronomic Evidence: Does Biochar Boost Yields?

The Climate Bug The big picture A sweeping meta-analysis pulled together 1,125 observations from 109 independent studies across 107 sites. On average, biochar lifted yields by ~13%—but that global mean…

Sumra Siddique August 15, 2025

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Marine-Derived Biomaterials Show Exceptional Potential for Sustainable Water Purification

Global water scarcity and rising contamination from industrial effluents demand urgent, sustainable solutions. In response to this challenge, a review published in Green Chemistry by Halanur M. Manohara, Sooraj S.…

Sumra Siddique August 14, 2025