Tag: Science
How Southwestern Ontario is losing its winter (and why that should worry you)
Parts of Southwestern Ontario are losing more than two weeks of sub-zero days each winter due to climate change, a new report says. In London and Middlesex County, there are an average of nine additional above-freezing days each December to February, a trend that may lead to more ice storms and flooding, one renowned climate […]
Trump’s aggressive water statement riles, unites Canadians
Candidates for president of the United States address many issues on the campaign trail as they criss-cross the country pitching their policy agendas.
The economy, healthcare and immigration were among the leading topics in the runup to the 2024 election. However, it’s uncommon for a candidate to talk about the availability of water.
The Fate Of Our Food Systems Is Wrapped Up In Climate Change & Plant Nutrition
Global climate change has had a significant impact on the way the world grows its food. Climate change introduces a suite of ominous factors, such as greenhouse gas emissions, elevated temperature, increased carbon dioxide concentrations, nitrous oxide and methane ozone depletion, and deforestation. All of these intensify environmental stresses on … [continued]
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Melting Glaciers In Antarctica May Encourage More Volcanic Activity
As the glaciers melt in Antarctica, the reduced weight on the Earth below could lead to an increase in volcanic activity.
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On Miracles and Mars at Opposition: this week on The Storyteller’s Night Sky
This week the story in the stars is all about Mars, which came closest to the Earth on Sunday, will be blocked by the Moon just past Full Phase on Monday, and then makes its opposition with the Sun on Wednesday.
Making Cement With Fewer The Carbon Emissions
Researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a new electro-chemical process to make low carbon cement.
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$1.67 Billion to Montana Renewables to Significantly Expand US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Montana Renewables will expand its renewable fuels facility to scale up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced today the closing of a $1.67 billion ($1.44 billion of principal and $233 million of … [continued]
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Breaking Fossil Domination in Plastics: CleanTech Talk Interview with Lignin Industries CEO Fredrik Malmfors
I really enjoyed sitting down with Fredrik Malmfors, CEO of Lignin Industries, to talk about how his company and its patented technology are taking on fossil based plastics, leveraging good old fashioned horse sense, supply chains, waste materials, and … carbon sequestration technologies? As it turns out, Sweden-based Lignin Industries … [continued]
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2024, hottest year on record. It’s costing you.
Scientific agencies around the world, including NASA and NOAA report 2024 was the hottest year on record. Climate change is costing society in higher insurance rates, higher food costs, and more.
2024 was the hottest year on record. The reason remains a science mystery
The official numbers are in: 2024 is the hottest year on record. Climate change is the main culprit. But there might be something else going on, too.