Category: The Earth
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“Killer” Whales May Have Killed Off Megalodon
Were organized, pack-hunting Orcas responsible for driving the giant prehistoric shark Megalodon to extinction?BUCKINGHAM, PA, US, February 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Otodus megalodon was a Miocene mackerel shark that hunted whales. It was one of the largest and most powerful marine predators of all time – a super-predator capable of swallowing a hippo. It’s also…
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Without climate action, extreme weather will trigger global humanitarian needs
The warning comes after tropical cyclone Emnati made landfall on Wednesday in one of Africa’s most storm-prone countries and just days ahead of the launch of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Four storms in one month Cyclone Emnati is the fourth tropical storm to hit Madagascar in one month. Reports indicate that the storms…
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Solar Sister Won Gold in the Inaugural Anthem Awards in Sustainability, Environment, & Climate
Selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Anthem Awards recognize organizations that are making an impact in their community. GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Solar Sister announced today that it has won a Gold Award for the Best Service in Sustainability, Environment, & Climate in the Inaugural Anthem…
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How Does Russia effect the UK Energy Crisis?
Russian aggression is causing a UK energy crisis Renewable energy could be the answer to prevent an energy crisis Renewable energy could limit Russian aggression Britain is currently experiencing an energy crisis, unlike anything seen before. But how does Russia have anything to do with it, and can renewable energy be the answer to a…
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Massive Rogue Wave off Canada’s West Coast Set Record!
On February 8, 2022, scientists verified a huge rogue wave, quite possibly the most extreme on record so far. The wave struck off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, on November 17, 2020. The height peaked at 58 feet. The freak occurrence of this record-setting wave didn’t cause damage to any ships or…
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The Canal that Accidentally Grew a Forest in the Arizona Desert
Andrew Millison Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison visits the Central Arizona Project canal and shows how the raised canal structure has inadvertently become a major water harvesting swale that stretches across a wide landscape, and is one of the broadest examples of a desert swale in existence…all by accident! Subscribe to his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/amilliso…
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Snow, climate change and the Olympic Winter Games
06 Feb 2022 – The snowflake played a central role at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, where its diversity was used in numerous different contexts during the show. But snow’s central role is not limited to the creative field. On the field of play too, many of the Olympic winter sports rely on…
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NASA Spinoffs Help Fight Coronavirus, Clean Pollution, Grow Food, More
NASA’s mission of exploration requires new technologies, software, and research – which show up in daily life. The agency’s Spinoff 2022 publication tells the stories of companies, start-ups, and entrepreneurs transforming these innovations into cutting-edge products and services that boost the economy, protect the planet, and save lives. “The value of NASA is not…
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Hunga Tonga Volcano Eruption Update; The Tsunami was Higher than First Thought
GeologyHub The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in Tonga on January 15th produced a large and destructive tsunami through a new volcanic eruption. This tsunami occurred due to partial edifice collapse, which destroyed the vast majority of the existing island. We now know the size of the explosion which occurred, and it is one of…
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New Year, New Sustainable You
(Family Features) Committing to healthier living isn’t just about calories and fitness. Choosing a healthier lifestyle also means making smarter choices for the world around you, especially when it comes to eating and other daily routines. Commit to doing your part for a healthier environment with these tips: In and Around the Kitchen What you…