Why Firefighters Rarely Use Ocean Water To Battle Wildfires
With wildfires raging across Los Angeles, firefighters are having a terribly difficult time fighting the destruction. An extremely dry 2024, exacerbated by human-driven climate change,...
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Thwaites Glacier Meltdown: A Grim Yet Manageable Warning
Scientists monitoring the Thwaites Glacier, often called the “Doomsday Glacier,” have unveiled troubling findings about its future. Since 2018, the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC)...
Thwaites Glacier Melting Slows, But Long-Term Threat Remains
A team of scientists has been closely monitoring the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica since 2018. Their six-year study has revealed a grim outlook for the...
The Thwaites Glacier: A Doomsday Scenario Heating Up
The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, nicknamed the “Doomsday Glacier” for its potential to significantly raise sea levels, is experiencing a worrying development. A recent study...
Earth Is Getting Saltier By The Day Due To Human Activity
Human activities on earth has increased the salt content in the soil, water, and air, which has already caused significant problems for freshwater sources. It...
Solar Desalination: A Sustainable Solution for Affordable Drinking Water
MIT scientists have come up with a solar-powered system that can turn salty water into drinkable water. Plus, it can do it in bigger quantities...
Bald Cypress Trees: A Glimpse Into The Past And A Hope For The Future
Bald cypress swamps used to be as vast and diverse as the Amazon in North America 120 years ago, covering around 40 million acres. They...
WaterLight – A Portable Lantern That Works On Salt Water Or Urine For 45 Days
According to the World Health Organization, at least 840 million people around the world are without access to electricity, hindering their ability to work beyond...