The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper
The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than ...
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Portugal’s cork forests are major carbon sinks - but they face threats from climate change
Cork oaks are a carbon sink. For each kilogram of cork produced, the tree captures 73 kg of CO2 António Rios Amorim, CEO of ...
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Old World pros demonstrate cork-harvesting prowess
Jun 18, 2024 Jun 18, 2024 Updated Jun 24, 2024 0 Two UC Davis cork trees experienced a rare demonstration in the Arboretum on May 30 as a team from Portugal whacked away at their bark, marking the ...
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Portugal Tree of the Year announced
The Australian Fig Tree, which is part of the living heritage of the Quinta das Lágrimas Gardens, in Santa Clara, Coimbra, ...
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How cork — the same material used to seal wine bottles — could save the planet
with Portugal home to the most cork trees in the world. There, people are working on how to use the resilient material to fight climate change.
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How 40 million cork wine stoppers a day are harvested in Portugal
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Enjoy A Blend Of Nature And Culture In Portugal’s Arrábida Nature Park
Arrábida Natural Park in Portugal is a verdant ... Ensconced in a vineyard, the property is dotted with cork tree groves, gardens and hiking trails. Every meal is a reflection of what’s ...
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The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper
Thanks to the unique, delicate conditions in which it grows, cork is also a powerful, natural carbon sink, meaning it absorbs harmful CO2 from the atmosphere and locks it away. CBS News visited the ...