The world is facing an unprecedented crisis with the advent of climate change. Although it has been debated for many years, the evidence is becoming more and more visible that the global temperature is increasing – faster than ever before. To illustrate just how quickly and devastatingly the Earth is changing, we’ve collected the following… Continue reading See Stunning Photos of How Climate Change Is Altering Our World
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After Three Long Years, La Niña Is Out
After an unusually long wait, La Niña is finally here! La Niña is one of nature’s most powerful forces, creating climates of cooler temperatures and above-average rainfall in the United States and around the world. It is caused by the warming of surface ocean water temperatures in the south central Pacific Ocean near the equator.… Continue reading After Three Long Years, La Niña Is Out
24 Republican-Led States Sue the EPA to Overturn a Water Protection Rule
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, a group of 24 Republican-led states and industries sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration in an effort to overturn a water protection rule. The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule was finalized in 2015 under the Obama administration and regulates pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways.… Continue reading 24 Republican-Led States Sue the EPA to Overturn a Water Protection Rule
Scientists Discover Amorphous Ice That’s Weirdly Similar to Liquid Water
Scientists have recently made an exciting discovery in the realm of ice and liquid water. While it is already known that water can exist in three different states – solid, liquid, and gas – an international team of researchers has discovered a fourth state of water. This new form of ice, called “amorphous ice,” is… Continue reading Scientists Discover Amorphous Ice That’s Weirdly Similar to Liquid Water
Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars
Bicycles are one of the chief modes of transportation in the Netherlands, and thanks to an ingenious new project in Amsterdam, cyclists now have an underwater parking garage for storage. Dubbed the Bike Parking Amsterdam NDSM, the subterranean parking facility, located near the city’s NDSM Wharf, holds up to 7,000 bikes in a space of… Continue reading Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars
Watering the lawn may finally be getting smarter
These days, with an increased awareness of the environment and the advantage of modern technology, gardening and the mowing of grass is becoming more efficient and effective. In the past, watering the lawn was treated as a chore that needed to be done in regular intervals, often resulting in over or under watering. However, with… Continue reading Watering the lawn may finally be getting smarter
Arizona Considers Water Pipeline From Mexico to Combat Drought
As the drought gripping Arizona appeares to be in no hurry to release its grasp, state officials have started considering a controversial solution to the state’s water supply concerns, a massive pipeline from Mexico. The regional water shortage is a growing problem for Arizona and other southwestern states, and water that could be pumped from… Continue reading Arizona Considers Water Pipeline From Mexico to Combat Drought
Things to Remember Before Seeing Avatar: The Way of Water
Avatar: The Way of Water, the upcoming fourth installment of the Avatar franchise, is set to release on December 17th, 2021, and fans of the series are eagerly awaiting the release. Before you join the highly-anticipated screening, there are a few things to remember to ensure you get the most out of the experience. First… Continue reading Things to Remember Before Seeing Avatar: The Way of Water
An Invisible Layer of Gold Could Be the Secret to Glasses That Never Fog Up
We’ve all experienced it: steaming hot coffee on a cold day, a snowmobile ride through chilly air, or just a little bit of humidity. All of these can cause our glasses to fog up and be a huge hindrance to our vision, but what if there was a way to avoid having to wipe them… Continue reading An Invisible Layer of Gold Could Be the Secret to Glasses That Never Fog Up