The Earth is warming because people burn fuels like coal and oil, releasing carbon dioxide into the air. Before factories and cars, carbon dioxide levels...
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Since We Have Warmer and More Acidic Oceans Now, What’s Going to Happen to Plankton?
Tiny but mighty. That’s what plankton are. Despite being at the bottom of the ocean’s food chain, plankton provide food for fish that sustain billions...
Clothes of The Future: See How Researchers Develop Fabrics That Help With Rising Temperature
We all realize by now that global temperatures keep rising and it’s been made worse by human activities. Places around the world, including urbanized areas,...
Bee Evolution? Scientists Find That Bumblebee Queens Hibernate in Pesticide-Contaminated Soil
Researchers from the University of Guelph discovered new findings about the health, survival, and reproduction of bumblebees. Dr Nigel Raine and Dr Sabrina Rondeau from...
Our Planet Is Losing Saline Lakes; What Does This Mean?
Saline lakes are one of the most unique inland water bodies. They account for 44% of all lakes worldwide, including Antarctica—a fact I honestly didn’t...
Are Mud Architecture Making a Comeback in the Age of Climate Change?
When we think of mud and straw houses, we think of two things most of the time: primitive and/or poverty. However, they’re experiencing a comeback...
10 Simple Yet Efficient Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Reducing our carbon footprint is more important than ever. With climate change becoming a growing concern, it’s crucial for everyone to take steps to minimize...
Silver Lining for Extreme Temperatures: Researchers Say It Holds Untapped Potential for Renewable Energy
It’s unfortunate that we’ve been getting more extreme temperatures. Even places that I had known wouldn’t get too hot have made me sweat a lot....
Study Finds Cool Paint Coatings on Pavement Help Bring Temperatures Down in Urban Setting
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) have done a real-world study that shows the efficacy of cool paint coatings. Per their research which was...
Hold On, the Ocean Is Getting Colder and It Has Coldy Killed Marine Animals?
Back in March 2021, a disturbing sight came upon the shores of South Africa. There lay manta rays on the rocks, and bull sharks as...