Golden sands, rolling waves, and…plastic bottles? This is a stark reality that many beachgoers encounter, with millions of metric tons of plastic finding its way into our oceans. Beach litter, a depressing consequence of our throwaway culture, has risen to alarming levels. However, Queensland’s container deposit scheme, introduced in 2019, offers a glimmer of hope, as recent data suggests. The […]
In the past century, a silent invader has been making its presence felt from the icy expanses of the North Pole to the southernmost tip of the South Pole. This invader, global warming, has caused the global average surface temperature to rise by over 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit since 1906. Even more alarming is the disproportionate effect on the Earth’s polar […]
GLOBAL — A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) elucidates a path to stalling the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). However, realizing this benchmark necessitates monumental financial influx and diminished political meddling. The clarion call from the IEA emerges amidst growing concerns over surging global temperatures and weather extremities. The world has borne […]
ARCTIC OCEAN — As September ushers in cooler temperatures across most of the world, the Arctic region confronts a shrinking ice expanse, reaching its annual lowest stretch. Scientists aboard the German research vessel, Polarstern, embarked on a crucial expedition to unravel the profound implications of this diminishing icy terrain and decode the complexities wrought by global warming. Merely three years […]
The green energy realm is well-acquainted with wind turbines, towering figures slicing the air, converting wind to energy. But what happens when they retire? Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, in collaboration with several international institutions, including our representatives, are pioneering the transformation of these seemingly unusable turbine blades into functional structures, marking a significant step forward in the field of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride towards addressing the mounting climate crisis, the White House unveiled the American Climate Corps on Wednesday. This ambitious program, heralded by the Biden administration, is set to enlist over 20,000 Americans to work in fields related to clean energy and climate resilience. As lawmakers, activists, and concerned citizens increasingly clamor for more profound […]
The Gulf Stream, a critical warm ocean current pivotal to western Europe’s climatic patterns, is now at the forefront of scientific debate. Recent research points to a possible disintegration by 2025, eliciting diverse reactions from the climate science community. While many view this projection as premature, there’s unanimous agreement on the need for vigilance regarding the stream’s future. The Gulf […]
LONDON – A recent energy auction, crucial for the UK’s green energy roadmap, experienced an unforeseen hurdle when developers failed to secure a single contract for new offshore wind projects. This unexpected turn has ignited debates regarding the UK’s commitment to sustainable energy. While no bids for offshore wind projects were evident, the auction did see agreements for solar, tidal, […]
The crescendo of global warming reached a deafening volume this year. In an alarming revelation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that August has eclipsed all of its predecessors to become the hottest August in its 174-year history of record-keeping. This sweltering milestone, registering a temperature surge of 2.25 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average, was not […]
In the wake of the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Morocco, space technology is offering unprecedented insight into the epicenter of this natural disaster. Rapid mapping via satellites has transformed the way responders assess and address the aftermath, especially in the hard-hit High Atlas mountains. Eye in the Sky: Sentinel’s Game-Changing Reconnaissance The European Union’s Sentinel-1a satellite has been […]