Category: Future
CO2 Levels are @ Million-Year High
There is likely more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere now than at any other time in the last three million years. Or at least that is the conclusion reinforced by a study published in Science Advances Wednesday. Researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and… Continue Reading “CO2 Levels are @ Million-Year High”
Japanese Cargo Ship on Fire off the coast of the Netherlands
Owners of a cargo ship which caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands, killing one crew member, suspect an electric car may be the cause of the blaze. Authorities fear the fire aboard the 18,500-tonne Fremantle Highway car carrier could burn for days… Continue Reading “Japanese Cargo Ship on Fire off the coast of the Netherlands”
Global Electric Grid needs a $20 Trillion overhaul to support Energy Transition
For the energy transition to happen, the world needs massive grid upgrading. This message has been overlooked for years as wind and solar stole the limelight, but now it’s back on the agenda. Because no transition from base-load, dispatch-able power generation to distributed, intermittent… Continue Reading “Global Electric Grid needs a $20 Trillion overhaul to support Energy Transition”
Colorado River and Arizona ground Water are both drying up
Due to a lack of water, the state of Arizona has announced that it will not approve any more building permits for single-family homes that rely on wells in Maricopa County, CleanTechnica reported. Like much of the western U.S., Arizona has been facing a… Continue Reading “Colorado River and Arizona ground Water are both drying up”
African Nations struggling against forced Green Transition without proper Funding
Several developing countries have made it clear that they will not be able to undergo a green transition without the help of stronger economies. International agencies have repeatedly echoed the need for greater financing in the world’s poorer countries to develop global renewable energy… Continue Reading “African Nations struggling against forced Green Transition without proper Funding”
Islam, Science Fiction & Extraterrestrial Life
Islam and science fiction may not immediately seem like a natural pairing, but the Muslim world has indeed fostered a fascinating history within this genre. In his book titled Islam, science fiction, and extraterrestrial life. The culture of astrobiology in the Muslim world, Jorg… Continue Reading “Islam, Science Fiction & Extraterrestrial Life”
European Water Crisis
European lawmakers issued a stark warning about the region’s growing water crisis ahead of another extreme summer, saying there is a pressing need to tackle issues such as scarcity, food security and pollution. The Water Crisis in Europe, forced parliament lawmakers to call for… Continue Reading “European Water Crisis”
American Scientists bringing Animals back from Extinction
In a world where the delicate balance of nature is threatened by human activities, a group of American scientists has taken on an extraordinary mission. Hidden away within the walls of San Diego Zoo’s frozen zoo, a remarkable collection is being safeguarded, containing a… Continue Reading “American Scientists bringing Animals back from Extinction”
USA to combat biological threats against livestock
The $1.25 billion National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, took many years to come to fruition but those who gathered for a ribbon cutting on May 24 called it a proud achievement in the prevention of livestock diseases and protecting the nation’s… Continue Reading “USA to combat biological threats against livestock”
Windmolenpark op de Noordzee
Met een ramp in wording drukt het kabinet het plan door, zonder de gevolgen te onderzoeken? Het gaat dus gebeuren: een gigantisch windmolenpark op onze Noordzee. Ondanks alle bezwaren, die uit allerlei hoeken komen en op heel wat te verwachten problemen wijzen, zet men… Continue Reading “Windmolenpark op de Noordzee”
The 10 lost tribes of Israel
The ten lost tribes refers to the legend concerning the fate of the ten tribes constituting the northern Kingdom of Israel. The Kingdom of Israel – consisting of the ten tribes (the twelve tribes excluding Judah and Benjamin who constituted the southern Kingdom of… Continue Reading “The 10 lost tribes of Israel”
How British women helped to abolish slavery in 1804
Believe it or not, but by the 1700’s, deciding whether or not to take sugar with your tea had become a political statement. While sugar-free diets are now all the rage, the motivations behind this health trend are a far cry from those of… Continue Reading “How British women helped to abolish slavery in 1804”
Massive Outbreak of Jellyfish could now spell more trouble for Fisheries
The world’s oceans have been experiencing enormous blooms of jellyfish, apparently caused by over-fishing, declining water quality, and rising sea temperatures. Now, scientists are trying to determine if these outbreaks could represent a “new normal” in which jellyfish increasingly supplant fish. Among the spineless… Continue Reading “Massive Outbreak of Jellyfish could now spell more trouble for Fisheries”
Crickey Amigu di Natura 