New Zealand is facing an imminent danger of a rise in sea levels putting its two largest cities at risk. There is a global sea-level rise due to the thermal expansion of the ocean. It is caused by the melting of land-based glaciers and ice sheets in Antarctica. This rise in sea levels due to …
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Our oceans absorb the carbon dioxide present in the air like a sponge. This causes chemical reactions in the water, reducing the pH levels of oceans and increasing the concentration of hydrogen ions. As a result, the seawater becomes more acidic, with reduced carbonate ions present in it. This chemical reaction is termed ocean acidification. …
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On March 18, 2022, scientists were shocked when a research station in Antarctica, known as the Concordia Research Station, recorded an astounding -11.5 degrees Celsius (or 11.3 degrees Fahrenheit) likely setting a new world record. The normal day temperature at this location is typically around -49 Celsius (or -56 Fahrenheit), but this recording showed the …
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As per the first comprehensive global status assessment for reptile species, about a fifth of the world’s reptiles are deemed to be threatened with extinction. Examples are the Galapagos tortoises, the Komodo dragon of the Indonesian islands, West Africa’s rhinoceros viper, and India’s gharial. This assessment has examined almost 10,196 reptile species including turtles, crocodiles, …
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India is currently facing major electricity shortages this year. The electricity supply of the country has fallen short due to a shortage in coal which helps fuel 70% of the power demand in India. As per the latest reports, the coal stocks in several thermal power plants have fallen below 25% of the required coal …
On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), published its report on the ongoing climate change of our planet and the Environmental Impacts of the Russian-Ukraine Conflict on our already warming planet. Ukraine is a highly industrialized country with many mines, chemical plants, and metallurgical work sites. These sites contain potentially hazardous materials and …
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Let’s take a look at the world’s first and only, Vertical Forest City in China, which is comprised of both vertical garden as well as residential accommodations designed in the perfect blend, by Italian architect, Stefano Boeri. This remarkable piece of architecture is located 70 kilometres east of Wuhan and is providing home to thousands …
A deep dive beneath the sea that was planned to investigate a shipwreck ended with an astonishing discovery: a juvenile bigfin squid was discovered about 6,212 meters below the ocean’s surface. What’s remarkable about this sighting is that it suggests that squids’ biological web is considerably wider than previously imagined — and that there’s probably …
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The recent sightings of bright red-tailed coho salmons in the Montezuma Creek have left biologists around the world rejoicing as it is a milestone for the Bay Area. This marks the first time it has been spotted since 2004. After years of climate change, overfishing, and habitat loss the spotting of salmon bays is the …
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Last year was filled with ups and downs. But despite all the challenges of covid, we managed to plant 23,588,232 trees in 42 countries across the globe. Isn’t that amazing! It’s such a proud feeling to know that we were able to plant over 2x the trees we did in 2020. Behind every tree, there’s …
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