Looking at wind turbines, you might wonder, “Where does all the energy go?” You might think it’s used immediately, or stored away until needed. However, the reality might surprise you.
Due to a lack of long-term storage options, most energy from wind farms is lost. In fact, during 2020, electricity that could have powered 2 million homes was wasted for this reason!
“The pale, cold light of the winter sunset did not beautify - it was like the light of truth itself.” - Willa Cather, An American writer.
Haven’t we all marveled at the rhythmic rising and setting of the Sun at some point?
Except for cloudy places, spectacular dusks and dawns can be seen from anywhere. But, did you know that some events are more striking at certain times and places?
The regions between the tropics and poles, known as the temperate zones, produce the most breathtaking hues, especially during fall and winter.
California is returning to the forefront of the fight against climate change.
A decision by the Biden Administration will, once again, allow the state to set its own, stringent standards for emissions from vehicles.
California's standards for the amount of carbon dioxide that can be released from the tailpipes of vehicles are "tougher" than federal regulations. The Trump administration had withdrawn the state’s authority to set emission standards until it was restored recently.
While the banana is a common fruit we enjoy in our daily lives, have you heard of its relative, the enset banana?
This mighty plant is a staple food for more than 20 million people in Ethiopia. However, don’t be fooled by the inedible nature of its plump, orange fruits!
Scientists believe that the enset has the potential to provide food for over 100 million people in Africa.
This could be a game-changer for addressing the food crisis that is being exacerbated by climate change.
Did you know that in the past 1,200 years, California had four major megadroughts?
Megadroughts are severe droughts that last for at least several decades. Now, scientists have discovered that the Western United States is experiencing the driest 22-year period since 800 AD. The last megadrought in the area occurred in the late 1500s and even that was nowhere near as grave as the one we are in right now.
Durante la pandemia, las máscaras y otras formas de equipo de protección personal (EPP) se han convertido en elementos familiares de nuestra vida diaria. Han ayudado a garantizar nuestra seguridad y la de nuestros seres queridos.
Sin embargo, la eliminación inadecuada de EPP ha contribuido a una tendencia peligrosa: la acumulación de desechos médicos y la basura en nuestro planeta.
¿Qué son los desechos médicos y cómo han crecido durante la pandemia? Miremos más de cerca.
Islandia, uno de los últimos países en practicar la caza comercial de ballenas, ha anunciado que planea poner fin a la caza de ballenas en 2024.
Hay muchas razones para esta decisión, siendo la principal la moribunda demanda de carne de ballena. Profundicemos en más razones, así como la práctica de la caza de ballenas.
Islandia, uno de los últimos países en practicar la caza comercial de ballenas, ha anunciado que planea poner fin a la caza de ballenas en 2024.
La Comisión Europea ha decidido recientemente clasificar la energía nuclear y el gas natural como fuentes de energía sostenibles. La propuesta colocará las fuentes en la lista "verde" de la UE.
Sin embargo, la decisión ya ha dividido a los países miembros y provocó una reacción violenta de los grupos activistas.
¿Por qué las reglas están demostrando ser tan controvertidas? Averigüemos más sobre los dos lados del debate.
Francia, Hungría, Polonia y Rumania han apoyado las nuevas reglas como un trampolín hacia la energía limpia.
¿Sabías que el Himalaya alberga la tercera capa de glaciares más grande después de la Antártida y el Ártico? Sin embargo, parece que ningún lugar está a salvo de los efectos del cambio climático, incluida la montaña más alta de todas: el Monte Everest.
A 7.906 metros (25.938 pies), el glaciar South Col del Monte Everest es una vista impresionante para muchos escaladores que se acercan a su etapa final de ascenso. Estudios recientes han revelado que este glaciar ha perdido más de la mitad de su masa desde la década de 1990.
The International Panel Of Climate Change released a report today on the impacts of climate change.
The results are in line with another study that projects that sea levels may rise by up to one foot along U.S coastlines by 2050.
Though this may not seem like much, even a few inches of sea-level rise can cause catastrophic effects. According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), sea-level rise will increase coastal flooding during high tides and in the event of hurricanes.