The Footprint Project wants to create a solar-powered microgrid “lending library” to deploy during disaster recovery efforts to reduce reliance on generators, which increase air pollution and are costly to run.
Environment
Video Games for the Planet
One standout game in this genre is “Fate of the World” (available on PC and Mac), which places players in charge of managing the Earth’s resources and climate while addressing the needs of a growing global population.
One standout game in this genre is “Fate of the World” (available on PC and Mac), which places players in charge of managing the Earth’s resources and climate while addressing the needs of a growing global population.
African Parks Unveils $1B Plan for 30×30 Conservation Goals Amid Abuse Claims
The $1 billion funding is not yet secured, African Parks media manager Helen Hancock told Mongabay in an email.
The $1 billion funding is not yet secured, African Parks media manager Helen Hancock told Mongabay in an email.
Scientists Successfully Breed Adult Corals to Improve Heat Tolerance
Coral reefs throughout the world have suffered immensely from global heating due to human-caused climate change.
Coral reefs throughout the world have suffered immensely from global heating due to human-caused climate change.
What Happened When a Meteorite the Size of Four Mount Everests Hit Earth?
The Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa, where Drabon concentrates most of her current work, contains evidence of at least eight impact events including the S2.
The Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa, where Drabon concentrates most of her current work, contains evidence of at least eight impact events including the S2.
Act Now or Lose the Pantanal Forever (Commentary)
Many species rely on a healthy Pantanal to survive, including 2,000 species of plants, 580 bird species, 271 kinds of fish, and 174 mammal and 57 amphibian species, many of which are endangered or threatened.
Many species rely on a healthy Pantanal to survive, including 2,000 species of plants, 580 bird species, 271 kinds of fish, and 174 mammal and 57 amphibian species, many of which are endangered or threatened.
Hurricanes Milton and Helene Were Intensified by Climate Change, Researchers Find
As for Hurricane Milton, the researchers found storms of its intensity are now 40% more common, hurricanes with heavy one-day events similar to Milton are 20-30% more intense and twice as likely, and the maximum wind speeds of similar storms are about 10% stronger due to climate change.
As for Hurricane Milton, the researchers found storms of its intensity are now 40% more common, hurricanes with heavy one-day events similar to Milton are 20-30% more intense and twice as likely, and the maximum wind speeds of similar storms are about 10% stronger due to climate change.
Threat of Mosquito-Borne Diseases Rises in U.S. With Global Temperature
Experts fear more cases of West Nile virus, EEE (and possibly Zika, Dengue fever) as warm seasons get longer, wetter
Experts fear more cases of West Nile virus, EEE (and possibly Zika, Dengue fever) as warm seasons get longer, wetter
Climate Can’t Be Ignored This Election
With even “climate havens” suffering devastating floods, voters must demand better climate commitments from all candidates.
With even “climate havens” suffering devastating floods, voters must demand better climate commitments from all candidates.
As 25 Earth Vital Signs Worsen, Scientists Warn of ‘Irreversible Climate Disaster’
Earth is inching closer to irreversible climate change according to a recent report by an international group of climate researchers and Earth System scientists.
Earth is inching closer to irreversible climate change according to a recent report by an international group of climate researchers and Earth System scientists.
Ohio Cities to Collaborate on Voluntary Program to Help Commercial Buildings Cut Emissions
Four Ohio cities will develop city-specific policies and standards, while a joint Ohio High Performance Building Hub will connect building owners with technical guidance, financing, incentives, training and other support.
Four Ohio cities will develop city-specific policies and standards, while a joint Ohio High Performance Building Hub will connect building owners with technical guidance, financing, incentives, training and other support.
Is the EV Transition Net Positive for the Economy?
Only 50 percent of the electrical capacity of the U.S grid is used, so as to accommodate large swings during peak demand.
Only 50 percent of the electrical capacity of the U.S grid is used, so as to accommodate large swings during peak demand.
All the Plants We Cannot See
Our culture has moved away from a fascination with the greenery around us. Experts warn that “plant blindness” could come with a cost.
Our culture has moved away from a fascination with the greenery around us. Experts warn that “plant blindness” could come with a cost.
14 Ancient Forests That Were Here Long Before Homo Sapiens
As ancient as time itself, forests have been silently witnessing Earth’s history long before humans ever set foot on this planet.
As ancient as time itself, forests have been silently witnessing Earth’s history long before humans ever set foot on this planet.
U.S. Government and Indigenous Tribes to Co-manage Newest Marine Sanctuary
The sanctuary will be co-managed among the government, which will provide additional monitoring and scientific research, and local tribal peoples who will provide technical expertise and traditional knowledge.
The sanctuary will be co-managed among the government, which will provide additional monitoring and scientific research, and local tribal peoples who will provide technical expertise and traditional knowledge.
25 of 35 Vital Signs for Earth Have Reached Record Extremes, Scientists Warn
A new report from a team of international scientists has revealed harsh realities on Earth, with 25 of 35 planetary vital signs reaching record extremes.
A new report from a team of international scientists has revealed harsh realities on Earth, with 25 of 35 planetary vital signs reaching record extremes.