ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor to Clean 1,000 Rivers in 5 Years

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.19.2020 08:30 AM

To strengthen its initiative in removing plastics from the oceans, Dutch-non-profit organization, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) recently launched a robot that is said to clear 80 percent of the rivers all over the world within five years.

Imaging the Wonderful Canadian Arctic Archipelago

03.19.2020 08:24 AM

The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission took us over a portion of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. (Photo : European Space Agency) The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission took us over a portion of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Utah Hit by Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake, Strongest Since 1992

03.18.2020 20:28 PM

The state of Utah has been rattled by the magnitude 5.7 earthquake shortly after 7 am on Wednesday. (Photo : Pixabay)Salt Lake City, Utah A magnitude 5.

How the Heavy Rains of Hurricane Maria Shattered the Forests of Puerto Rico

03.18.2020 07:32 AM

Wind may have been pointed as the main culprit for the knocked down trees in all the attacks of hurricanes. However, a new survey was recently released of the damage in the Puerto Rican forests following the back-to-back hurricanes back in 2017.

Changing Attitudes Towards Meeting the Wildfire Challenge Daniel B. Botkin and Lisa Micheli

03.17.2020 15:26 PM

Since 2000, an average of 72,400 wildfires have burned an average of 7.0 million acres in the USA, with 8.7 million acres burning in 2018

[VIDEO] Penguins Take Advantage of Human Absence, Roam Freely Around Aquarium

03.17.2020 07:02 AM

As most nations all over the world are in lockdown status amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic, a group of penguins inside an aquarium located in the United States has taken advantage of the human beings' absence due to self-quarantine.

Plants’ Use of Hormone Can Help Fight Insect Attacks and Fungi

03.17.2020 06:59 AM

Salk Institute scientists indicated in a new research study published in Nature Plants journal, that the hormone is known as "jasmonic acid" is specifically vital for the defense response of plants against insects and fungi.

The Future of Reducing Air Pollution in Aerospace

03.16.2020 15:58 PM

When we think about air pollution, we largely consider the effects of industrial processes and vehicle emissions. However, a large portion of the air pollution humans create is actually found in aerospace.

Rising Sea Levels Make Storm Surges Worse

03.16.2020 10:32 AM

Global storms may intensify as waters rise above their normal levels and pushed by the wind to the land.

Species and Spaces are Said to be Disappearing: A Growing Threat to Conservation

03.16.2020 07:31 AM

Studies have shown that as the ecosystems and species start to disappear, it is also chipping away our capability of preserving what's remaining as we don't understand anymore what we're really losing.

Air Pollution in Italy Drops Dramatically During Coronavirus Outbreak

03.15.2020 21:32 PM

The lockdown of Italy has shown a significant change in the pollution levels between January and March.

Deadly Fungal Disease Causes Death of Millions of Bats in Texas

03.13.2020 06:32 AM

White-nose Syndrome (WNS)-This is a disease occurring in bats which is caused by the so-called cold-loving fungus called "Pseudogymnoascus destructans." It infects the skin of a hibernating bat's muzzle, wings, and ear.

Rare White Giraffes Killed in Kenya by Poachers

03.11.2020 08:18 AM

Sadly, from this day on, there won't be any sight of these two rare white giraffes after poachers killed them. Their remains were discovered at a skeletal stage.

Top 3 Picks: New Global Warming Documentaries

03.09.2020 20:08 PM

The National Geographic defines Global Warming as "the long-term warming of the overall temperature of the planet." Although this trend in global warming has been going on for a long time now, its space has considerably grown bigger in the last centuries because of fossil fuels' burning.

How the Climate Where You Live Affects Your Home Insurance Policy

03.09.2020 16:14 PM

Climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather conditions. Therefore, it's crucial that you fully insure your property for any eventuality your geolocation could throw at you. Many people are unaware of what their policy covers, so take a closer look and don't assume.

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