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07/19/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Scientists identify jet stream patterns that can cause simultaneous heatwaves in different regions
Scientists have identified systematic meanders in the globe-circling northern jet stream that have caused simultaneous crop-damaging heatwaves affecting parts of North America, Europe and Asia. A study conducted two years ago found that certain kinds of waves in the atmospheric circulation can become amplified and then locked in place for extended periods – triggering concurrent […]
06/29/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Economy first: China’s economic planners limit initial scope of national carbon emission trading system
Officials at China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) – the country’s main economic planning agency – have limited the initial scope of a national carbon emission trading system that will be launched by the end of June. The basic structure and relevant regulations of the carbon emission trading system have been completed. Live tests involving more than […]
06/24/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Coastal town in Western Australia reaches 100% renewable energy milestone in demo
Onslow, a coastal town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, became the latest jurisdiction to reach 100 percent renewable energy milestone. “The operation of the Onslow microgrid powered by 100 percent renewables signifies a landmark step towards building a cleaner, brighter, renewable energy future for our state,” Western Australia Energy Minister Bill Johnston said. “This innovative […]
06/17/2021
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By Nolan Barton
El Salvador plans to use geothermal energy from volcanoes for bitcoin mining
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has instructed a state-owned geothermal electric company to put up a plan to use geothermal energy from the country’s volcanoes for bitcoin mining. Bukele announced his move on Twitter at 1:35 a.m. Thursday, June 10, just hours after El Salvador became the first country to authorize bitcoin as a legal tender. […]
05/10/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Microplastic pollution is escalating around the world – study
A new study of airborne plastic particles finds that microplastic pollution is escalating around the world. Tiny remains of plastic are more ubiquitous than science had known, according to researchers from Cornell University and Utah State University who teamed up for the study. The research findings were published on Monday, April 12, in the Proceedings […]
05/06/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Radioactive nuclear waste storage tank in Washington leaks gallons of contaminated liquid
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Thursday, April 29, that an underground nuclear waste storage tank in Washington state had been leaking gallons of contaminated liquid into the ground. This was the second tank discovered to be leaking waste left from the production of plutonium for nuclear weapons at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The first was discovered in 2013. The Washington […]
05/02/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Jumping worms are wreaking havoc in 15 US states
Jumping worms are wreaking havoc in the ecosystems and garden soils of at least 15 U.S. states. Also known as crazy worms, Alabama jumpers and snake worms, they violently thrash when handled and shed their own tails to escape when put under duress. Mature jumping worms are between four and five inches long. They have been sighted […]
04/14/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Bill Gates reveals reasons behind massive farmland purchases: Developing genetically modified crops to develop biofuels
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates finally revealed the reasons behind his massive purchase of farmland: seed science and biofuel development. “The agriculture sector is important. With more productive seeds we can avoid deforestation and help Africa deal with the climate difficulty they already face. It is unclear how cheap biofuels can be but if they are […]
01/22/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Expert says Paris climate agreement is “economically and environmentally flawed” as US rejoins accord
President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Jan. 20, signed an executive order to rejoin the Paris climate agreement. It was one of his first moves as president and it could prove devastating to the economy of the United States. Nicolas Loris, deputy director of the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation, said […]
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