ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Greenland Glaciers Now Growing Back

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.26.2019 08:31 AM

This is the kind of surprise that everyone wants to get. It’s a reassurance that our efforts to save the planets is actually working.

Coal Over Solar And Wind Is Now More Expensive

03.26.2019 08:18 AM

Around 75% of most industries are dependent on coal for their electricity needs because it is much cheaper than solar or wind energy, but not anymore.

Unprecedented Flooding Worst in Decades

03.26.2019 08:03 AM

A huge storm brought the US one of the worst flooding in over a decade. ILLINOIS -- USA, Landmark flooding has devastated a huge part of the central US.

Tree Rings Show The Forest Thrives Despite Climate Change

03.26.2019 07:42 AM

Tree rings mean so much, but scientist reveals what they tell us about the secrets of the forest and how it survives day-to-day despite the harsh effects of climate change.

Stalagmite holds key to predicting droughts, floods for India, Vanderbilt team finds

03.25.2019 20:42 PM

A team of Vanderbilt University earth scientists returned to an unusual cave in India to unlock secrets about climate change that could have far-reaching implications.

Maryland Sets Its Sights on Renewable Energy

03.25.2019 09:30 AM

Maryland government to have 50 percent of its renewable energy standards by 2030. Maryland-based environmental activists, energy companies, and Democratic legislators have been pushing for a bill that would increase the state's renewable energy standards to 50 percent by 2030.

Solar Geoengineering To Stop Global Warming

03.25.2019 07:46 AM

Global warming and climate change remains to be two of the most challenging problems of mankind, but scientists from Harvard say they can stop it through Solar Geoengineering.

Scientists Bridge the Communication Gap Between Fish and Bees

03.24.2019 11:49 AM

Is interspecies communication possible? Wouldn't it be amazing if interspecies communication could happen? Albeit, animal communication is fascinating and often way more complex than people realize, humans are able to communicate with other species with some success but now, researchers have allowed two very different creatures to "talk" to each other through the use of robots.

Climate Change: A Hot Topic for Congress

03.24.2019 11:47 AM

Congress debates climate change policies. The House Science Committee held its first of a promised series of hearings on climate change on Feb. 13, with a second one, dedicated to its impacts on oceans and coasts, scheduled shortly thereafter.

“Sea Monster” Fossil Sparks Jellyfish Lineage Debate

03.24.2019 11:44 AM

Ancient sea creature fossil discovered with eighteen mouth tentacles. As if out of a sci-fi thriller, a sea creature with tentacles protruding from its mouth has been discovered; well, its fossil has.

Filipino Company Gets Certification for Biodegradable Plastic Products

03.23.2019 12:47 PM

DLPC's Biorez has earned a certification for its line of plastic products and is ready to supply to local and international markets.

Scientists are Criticizing the Science of EPA’s Clean Air Standards

03.23.2019 12:46 PM

CASAC is recommending a full overhaul of the EPA's scientific-based clean air standards. Today's cleaner air is mostly thanks to science-based air pollution standards.

Ecobricks: Plastics in the Construction World

03.23.2019 08:25 AM

From nonbiodegradable waste to construction materials Our community needs building blocks-literally! Bricks are laid out on the streets, on your garden walkway, within the walls of your room, and practically everywhere.

Mammal Extinction Due To Climate Change

03.23.2019 08:15 AM

An island rodent found in Australia has been totally wiped out as the sea level rises due to climate change.

Kondo Decluttering Style Sparks Debate Concerning Plastic Waste

03.23.2019 07:51 AM

Experts are worried that decluttering would mean more plastic waste to dispose. (Photo : Web Summit) NETFLIX - A new trend in decluttering was ushered in by a show that premiered this January.