ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Mitsubishi Corporation Invests in Solar Energy for Off-Grid Areas in Africa

ENERGY 09.14.2019 09:19 AM

Mitsubishi Corporation leads 50 million dollar-investment in renewable energy source for Africa. Solar home systems, or SHS, are systems that consist of solar panels, battery storage, and a number of appliances for the home.

Philippines Experiences Earthquake on Friday the 13th

09.13.2019 12:00 PM

The quake was felt strongest in Burdeos and Infanta towns in Quezon at Intensity 5. At 4:28pm on Friday the 13th, Luzon, the largest of the islands that make up the Philippines, was hit by a 5.

Soil’s Water Absorption May Be Compromised Due To Climate Change

09.13.2019 08:47 AM

Weather, the ecosystem, oceans and coasts all show the impact of climate change on them, and now it looks like the soil is also showing how these changes affect it.

Voltage Discharge of an Eel Highest Ever Recorded

09.13.2019 08:26 AM

At least three different species of electric eels and a hundred of other sea creatures have found a home in the South American waters, including the newly identified species of eels that have produced the highest voltage discharge ever recorded.

The Burning Of The Earth: How Climate Change Impacts The World Fires

09.12.2019 09:45 AM

Although a spark ignites a fire and it needs fuel to continue burning, the dry and hot climate conditions in the atmosphere may be providing both the spark and the fuel that led to the world fires to ignite.

Killer Algae Covers The Shore Of Brittany Beaches: It’s Alarming

09.12.2019 09:17 AM

This summer is different for residents around Brittany Beach because authorities declared it closed after being covered with a blanket of killer algae.

Paleontologists Identify a “Frozen Dragon” Found in Canada

09.12.2019 09:14 AM

The flying reptile was mostly head and neck—and had at least a 16-foot wingspan, if not larger. The fossil of an enormous flying dinosaur that was found in the northwestern part of North America nearly three decades ago, has been identified.

Japan Proposes Dilluting Radioactive Water from Fukushima Meltdown in the Sea

09.12.2019 09:09 AM

Some tanks have radiation levels that are 20,000 times greater than the government's safety standards.

Fast Fashion & Ocean Pollution: How Much a New Collection Really Costs Us?

09.11.2019 11:39 AM

It is practically impossible to deny the extent of the impact humans have on the global biosphere. A range of factors contribute to climate change and the intricate connection between these factors can be daunting, so we need to start somewhere familiar.

The Great Barrier Reef Rated “Very Poor”

09.11.2019 10:43 AM

The Great Barrier Reef is considered as one of the world’s treasures as it has become a paradise for divers and a home to fishes, so what happens to it affects us.

Yellowstone Ground Opens After 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake

09.11.2019 10:41 AM

Sixty years ago, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Yellowstone National Park, but scientists continue to show interest in what happ

Cold Under, Warm On Top: Presence of Greenhouse Gases Affect Lakes

09.10.2019 08:55 AM

The ongoing problem on climate change has indeed shown how it can change the lives of many, including water forms such as lakes.

The Lionfish Invasion: How Have They Taken Over The Atlantic?

09.10.2019 08:35 AM

Known as voracious eaters, the Lionfish have multiplied in number that they have taken over the Atlantic and it’s causing a biological imbalance.

Two Holes In Japanese Recycle Bins Explained

09.10.2019 08:32 AM

Every recycle bin in Japan come with two holes, but both lead to the same compartment. Why do they make two holes then?

Wastewater Sensor Will Detect Pollutants and Identify Polluters

09.10.2019 08:25 AM

The device consists of two—physical and chemical—sensors, a sampling system, and a control and communication system.

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