Tag: Climate change
Uncovering Climate Patterns: Analyzing Whaling Logbooks for Insights
During the height of the U.S. whaling industry in the mid-19th century, sailors heavily relied on wind to propel their ships as they hunted whales for oil. With limited instrumental data available, sailors recorded...
Challenges Faced by Woolly Rhinos in Their Habitats
The woolly rhinoceros, a majestic creature that once roamed the northern regions of Eurasia, is now one of the most iconic extinct megafauna. These thick-skinned, long-furred beasts lived in the mammoth steppe, a cold-dry...
Impact of Climate Change on Aging Dams in the U.S.
The impact of climate change on aging dams in the United States is becoming increasingly concerning. Recently, heavy rainfall in the Upper Midwest put an aging dam at risk of failing. The Blue Earth...
Climate Change Emerges as a Major Opponent in the Sports World
Madeleine Orr, a sport ecologist at the University of Toronto, has recently released her debut book, "Warming Up: How Climate Change Is Changing Sport." In this eye-opening book, Orr explores the various ways in...
Uncovering Clues to Woolly Mammoth Extinction: Insights from the Last Survivors
Four thousand years ago, on an island off the coast of what is now Siberia, the world’s last woolly mammoth took its final breath. Living on that island, isolated from other mammoths, could have...
Tonga Eruption 2022: Unprecedented Water Vapor Retained in Atmosphere
The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in 2022 has had a significant impact on the Earth's atmosphere. According to experts, millions of tonnes of water vapor were released into the air during...
Contrasting Biden’s Climate Record with Trump’s Falsehoods: Presidential Debate Analysis
During the recent presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the topic of climate change received only a brief mention. While Biden highlighted his administration's efforts to promote clean energy...
Harnessing AI for Climate Change Solutions: Bill Gates Emphasizes the Importance of Responsible Use
Bill Gates, the philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, recently discussed the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating climate change during an interview at the Breakthrough Energy Summit in London. He emphasized the importance...
Unleash Your Inner Wild: A Book Urging to Save the Planet
Craig Foster, the man behind the Oscar-winning documentary "My Octopus Teacher," is on a mission to reconnect people with nature. His film took viewers on a mesmerizing journey into a golden kelp forest in...
The Extinction of Woolly Mammoths: A Historic Last Stand
For centuries, woolly mammoths roamed across Europe, Asia, and North America, but eventually, they began to disappear from their habitats. However, a small population managed to survive on Wrangel Island, located north of Siberia,...