For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, the United Kingdom is officially free of coal-fired power plants. As of May 2021, the nation that played a significant role in introducing coal to the world has eliminated its dependence on this fossil fuel for electricity generation. This remarkable milestone marks a major step forward in… Continue reading The UK Has No Coal-Fired Power Plants for the First Time in 142 Years
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Get lifetime access to the Plantum AI plant identifier app for just $17
If you are someone who loves spending time in nature and exploring the beauty of the plant world, then you are going to love this deal. The Plantum AI plant identifier app is now offering lifetime access for just $17. With this app, you can easily identify any plant you come across, whether it’s in… Continue reading Get lifetime access to the Plantum AI plant identifier app for just $17
Microsoft finds vulnerabilities it says could be used to shut down power plants
In a warning issued earlier this month, Microsoft has warned of a “critical” security flaw in one of its Windows operating systems that could allow hackers to “cause outages” in industrial control systems. These control systems, which are commonly used to manage energy distribution in power plants, pose a serious risk if exploited. The vulnerability,… Continue reading Microsoft finds vulnerabilities it says could be used to shut down power plants
U.S. Chemical Plants Would Have to Make Big Changes Under New EPA Rule
Over the past decades, chemical plants have become a regular source of pollution in the United States. The pollutants not only take a toll on human health, but also endanger entire ecosystems. Now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new rule that could significantly alter the way chemical plants function. Under the… Continue reading U.S. Chemical Plants Would Have to Make Big Changes Under New EPA Rule
This is what a plant sounds like when it’s stressed
We’ve all heard the saying “can plants feel pain?” We don’t have to wonder anymore – because when a plant is stressed, it actually produces a sound. A recent study conducted by Swiss researchers has revealed that a plant can make noises under environmental stress. The researchers monitored the audio properties of stressed, dehydrated plants… Continue reading This is what a plant sounds like when it’s stressed