Tag: Environmental impact
NASA Releases Heat Map Showing Dangerously Hot Streets: Skin-Burning Temperatures Revealed
NASA recently released a heat map showing dangerously high temperatures on streets in Phoenix, Arizona. The map revealed that asphalt and concrete surfaces reached as high as 140 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough...
Google’s Surging Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Impact of AI Technology
Google recently admitted that its greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% in the past five years, largely due to the use of artificial intelligence technology. This surge in emissions has made it challenging...
Big Banks Accused of Failing Climate Promises by Supporting Big Meat Industry
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, the spotlight is now on big banks in the United States. These financial institutions are under mounting pressure from various stakeholders, including shareholders, policymakers, and...
Supreme Court Decisions Impact Efforts to Curb Pollution and Climate Change
The recent Supreme Court decisions have significant implications for efforts to curb pollution and address climate change. The court has weakened a law protecting federal regulations from lawsuits, giving companies more time to challenge...
Reevaluating the Meaning of ‘Keystone Species’: A Critical Analysis
Anne Salomon, a graduate student in 2001, had a unique start to her academic journey when she visited Tatoosh Island off the coast of Washington. This island was where Bob Paine, a renowned ecologist,...
Alarming Rate of Melting Alaskan Ice Field Sparks Concern
The Juneau Ice Field in Alaska is melting at an alarming rate, according to a recent study conducted by a team of scientists. This interconnected network of glaciers has been losing ice at a...
Eco-Friendly Canned Water from Air and Sunlight Coming to US Stores in September
A US company called Source, known for creating solar panels that generate drinking water from air moisture, is preparing to introduce a new canned water brand named Sky Wtr in the United States. This...
Using powdered rock to combat climate change: a sustainable solution
Enhanced rock weathering is gaining traction as a potential solution to combat climate change. Farmers across the globe are experimenting with spreading powdered volcanic rock on their crops to help remove excess carbon dioxide...
Solar Energy Boom: Farmland Converted to Solar Panels, Impact on Food Production
The rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide has resulted in a significant amount of farmland being converted to accommodate solar panels. In 2018 alone, over 1300 square kilometers of cropland were covered by solar...
Exploring the Green River and Radioactive ‘Labyrinth of Shadows’ from Space
The Green River in Utah is a tributary of the Colorado River, winding its way through Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. A recent photo taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a...