Category: Climate change
Stateside: Friday, March 21, 2025
First, how DOGE cuts will impact Michigan’s Piping Plover populations. Then, Olympic gymnast Frederick Richard’s ambitions collegiate and beyond. Plus, tips for planting pollinator gardens.
Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen’s High Energy Density By Mass Is Trumped By Low Density By Volume
Hydrogen is often cited for its high energy density by mass — approximately 120 MJ/kg — making it appear to be an ideal energy carrier. However, this figure is frequently misunderstood or presented out of context, leading to misleading conclusions about hydrogen’s suitability for real-world energy storage and transportation. The … [continued]
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US Brain Drain
With all kinds of disruptions in the US since Donald Trump took office, there’s reportedly a serious case of “brain drain” underway in the country. We’ve had reports of it even from some of our readers, but there are broader stories out there of professors and students at universities and … [continued]
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Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Is Not The Future Of Energy
There’s a romantic allure to the idea that we can simply plug renewable energy into water and create an endless, emission-free fuel. But, sadly, no. The stark reality is that green hydrogen is burdened by inefficiency, exorbitant costs, and logistical nightmares that make widespread adoption a distant dream. This is … [continued]
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Study finds butterfly species are dying out across continental US
A recent study compiling data from universities and butterfly groups across the continental U.S. finds that almost 1 in 5 butterflies have disappeared from 2000 to 2020.