Solar-Powered Car Completes 620-Mile Test Drive Across North Africa
Oct 16, 2023, 6:30 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Solar is a major contributor to the renewable energy mix, with everything from solar lights and heating to solar TVs and refrigerators. Now, there is the Stella Terra, the first off-road solar-powered car, which recently completed a test drive of 620 miles…Major Port in Amazon River Drops to Lowest Water Level in 121 Years
Oct 16, 2023, 3:35 pm By Paige BennettA major port in Manaus, Brazil has hit its lowest water level since records began in 1902 as a long drought continues in the region. The new low surpassed the last lowest recording from 2010. Manaus, Brazil is a connecting point for the Rio Negro and the…Nearly Half a Billion Cheap Electrical Items Ended Up in UK Landfills in the Past Year, Research Finds
Oct 13, 2023, 7:21 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesHumans love portable electronics, from the Walkman in the 1980s to the disposable vapes and handheld, miniature fans of today. Over the years, as demand for these electronic gadgets has soared, they have gotten cheaper, leading to an enormous amount of waste.…Coffee and Cocoa Plants Especially at Risk From Pollinator Losses
Oct 13, 2023, 4:17 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe loss of pollinator insects is putting some of the most popular tropical crops in the world — like cocoa, coffee, mango and watermelon — at risk, a new study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the Natural History Museum has…Conservationists Release 19 Scottish Wildcats in Hopes of Avoiding Species Extinction
Oct 13, 2023, 2:32 pm By Paige BennettIn an effort to bring the rare Scottish wildcat back from the brink of extinction, conservationists have released 19 young wildcats, which were bred in captivity, throughout the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. The Scottish wildcat, or Felis…Better Wine Is Made in Years With Warm Summers and Wet Winters, Research Shows
Oct 12, 2023, 8:23 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesWhen the quality of a particular batch of wine is exceptional, it is referred to as a “good year.” But what factors go into that designation? A new study demonstrates the crucial role weather plays in wine quality from year to year. In the study, a…‘The Overwhelming Majority of Disasters Are Water Related’: WMO Report Finds Human Activity Disrupting Water Cycle
Oct 12, 2023, 4:55 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAccording to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the planet’s hydrological cycle is “spinning out of balance” due to human activity and climate change. Extreme rainfall and droughts, seemingly two opposites on a spectrum of…New Wildlife Refuges in Tennessee, Wyoming Announced by Interior Department
Oct 12, 2023, 2:19 pm By Paige BennettThe U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced two new wildlife refuges. The Wyoming Toad Conservation Area and the Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge in Tennessee become the 569th and 570th refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System, and…Beer Could Lose Its Bitter Tastes Due to Climate Change, Study Finds
Oct 12, 2023, 12:25 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesLager, ale or bitter? Many beer drinkers have a preference, but the taste profile of beer in general is known to be hoppy and at least somewhat bitter compared to other beverages. But that may be changing due to the climate crisis. According to a new study,…After Dam Removal, Washington State Tribe Fishes for Salmon on Elwha River for First Time in More Than a Century
Oct 11, 2023, 4:36 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe people of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe of Washington State have lived in the Lower Elwha River Valley and its neighboring bluffs on the Olympic Peninsula since time immemorial. The community is based around the Elwha River, which provides water and…AI Tech Could Require as Much Electricity as a Small Nation, Study Finds
Oct 11, 2023, 1:53 pm By Paige BennettWith the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), a researcher has found that this technology could have a massive energy footprint, requiring as much electricity as a small country. Alex de Vries, a Ph.D. candidate at the Vrije Universiteit…45% of Earth’s Known Flowering Plants Could Become Extinct, Including Orchids and Pineapple
Oct 10, 2023, 7:11 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA new State of the World’s Plant and Fungi report from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew), presents the current conditions of Earth’s plants and fungi. Based on more than 25 scientific papers and the work of 200 researchers from around the world, the…Stockholm to Ban Gas, Diesel Cars From City Center
Oct 10, 2023, 4:10 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesSweden’s Vice Mayor for Transport and Urban Environment Lars Strömgren said Stockholm will ban gas- and diesel-powered cars from parts of the city center beginning in 2025 to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution from traffic. A 20-block…The Great Barrier Reef Is Being Polluted Largely by Groundwater, Study Finds
Oct 10, 2023, 2:50 pm By Paige BennettGroundwater is carrying a significant portion of the pollutants coming into the Great Barrier Reef, a recent study has found. According to the study, previously unquantified nitrogen and phosphorus have been discharging into and impacting the reef system, and…Prescribed Burns Can Help Prevent Wildfires, but the Climate Crisis Is Making It Harder to Light Them Safely
Oct 10, 2023, 8:55 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesControlled burns or “prescribed fires” are used by trained firefighters to prevent wildfires in the Western United States by clearing away dried plant material that could potentially feed a natural, healthy fire. Certain weather conditions are necessary…Feeding Cows Seaweed Could Reduce Methane Emissions Significantly, Study Finds
Oct 10, 2023, 7:47 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesSweden has been investigating the use of feed additives for cows to reduce methane. A new report by the country’s Environmental Protection Agency found that the chemical 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) and red algae seaweed are two of the additives “with higher…Climate-Related Damage Costs $16 Million per Hour on Average Globally, New Study Estimates
Oct 9, 2023, 2:48 pm By Paige BennettOver the past 20 years, extreme weather events globally, like hurricanes, floods and heat waves, have cost an estimated $2.8 trillion, according to a new study. The study authors estimate the cost of the extreme weather damages from 2000 to 2019 to average…Non-Native Plants Increasingly Move North Due to Climate Change, Study Finds
Oct 6, 2023, 6:58 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMany plant and animal species that originate from warmer regions are able to acclimate to more northern climates as temperatures increase due to climate change. A new study by an international team of researchers has concluded that, as climate change…COP28 Host UAE Opens Its First Utility-Scale Wind Farm
Oct 6, 2023, 4:18 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesIn a renewable energy push before the COP28 climate summit, host country United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened its first utility-scale wind project. Run by renewables company Masdar, the 103.5-megawatt operation will span four locations and bring power to more…Mont Blanc, Tallest Mountain in the Alps, Shrinks 2.2 Meters
Oct 6, 2023, 2:29 pm By Paige BennettMont Blanc has shrunk 2.22 meters (approximately 7.3 feet) since 2021, leaving it at its lowest height in the 22 years since recordings began in 2001. Mont Blanc is famous for being the tallest mountain in the Alps and of Western Europe, but it has now…
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