Researchers say the tools already exist to decarbonize industry by 85%AI-generated by DALL-E (love those grassy smokestacks!)The industrial sector contributes approximately 25% of worldwide CO2 emissions, equivalent to around 9.3 billion metric tonnes annually, and this figure is increasing. However, a group at the University of Leeds asserts that we don't have to rely...
Credit: PixaobayCoastal upwelling regions along the eastern boundaries of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are recognized as highly productive and biodiverse areas in the world's oceans. The movement of near-surface water away from the coast, driven by equatorward winds, leads to the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the depths. This process stimulates the...
A recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey shows that roughly 75% of the United States is at risk of harmful earthquakes, as the updated National Seismic Hazard Model indicates. Covering all 50 states, the model emphasizes heightened risks along the Atlantic Coast and in earthquake-prone areas like California and Alaska. This information is...
Credit: DepositphotosElectric-vehicle owners across a wide region, from Chicago to northern Texas, have experienced a challenging week due to freezing temperatures, resulting in decreased driving range and prolonged waits at charging stations.In Oak Brook, Illinois, close to Chicago, television reporters discovered Teslas running low on battery while queuing for charging plugs at a Supercharger...
Credit: PixaobayCertain arid regions in Africa grapple with severe water scarcity attributed to scant rainfall. The "qanat system," an age-old method of extracting water from aquifers, may offer a solution. Environmental scientist Gaathier Mahed, who specializes in groundwater management, has explored the viability of implementing these systems.How does the qanat system work?The qanat system...
A novel theory may elucidate the geological origins of the Earth's grandest mountains, including the iconic Tibetan Plateau. Credit: zelvan/Shutterstock.A new study proposes that the Indian Continental Plate may be undergoing a unique form of splitting, not vertically like East Africa, but horizontally as it converges with Eurasia. This unconventional process could create two...
2023 was officially the hottest year on record, according to independent analyses by five different organizationsDepositphotosOfficially declared, 2023 has become the hottest year on record. Independent assessments from NASA, NOAA, WMO, Copernicus, and the UK Met Office all arrived at the same verdict. Additionally, the year set various records and witnessed a series of...
Credit: Unsplash.An international team of scientists, led by researchers from Oregon State University, has proposed a groundbreaking "restorative" pathway to navigate humanity away from the dire ecological and social consequences of climate change. Utilizing a unique 500-year dataset, the team suggests that their paradigm-shifting plan not only outlines a new trajectory for society but also contributes...
Credit: PixaobayOn Thursday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil rejected crucial sections of a contentious law aimed at relaxing regulations on pesticide usage in the country.As a major player in agriculture, Brazil holds the title of the world's largest consumer of pesticides, with a significant portion falling under the classification of highly...
Scientists have discovered that methane trapped under Svalbard’s permafrost can escape, risking a warming cycle. Frequent methane accumulations found in wellbore studies highlight the potential for increased global warming as the permafrost thaws. Credit: SciTechDaily.comAccording to scientists, large amounts of methane may be stored beneath the permafrost and could leak if it thaws.Methane is...
