Climate

Australia Renewable Energy Market Poised for Explosive Growth to Nearly USD 688 Billion by 2033. AI-Generated.
The Australia renewable energy market reached an estimated USD 165.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand sharply to USD 687.9 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6 % during the period 2025–2033, according to the latest IMARC Group report.
By Rashi Sharma24 days ago in Earth
When Time Takes a Breath
A holiday begins long before the calendar agrees. It starts in the mind, in the tired sigh at the end of a long week, in the silent wish whispered between responsibilities,
By Farhadi25 days ago in Earth
Water and Fire: South Asia's Dual Climate Crisis. AI-Generated.
The South Asian subcontinent is experiencing a brutal split in its climate reality. In the northeast, relentless monsoon rains have unleashed catastrophic flooding, submerging vast areas of Assam, India, and northeastern Bangladesh. Simultaneously, over a thousand miles to the west, parts of Pakistan and North India are gripped by a severe heatwave, with temperatures pushing life to its limits. This dual crisis of too much water and not enough highlights the region's acute vulnerability to increasingly erratic and extreme weather patterns.
By Saad 25 days ago in Earth
A Peek Into a Smoggy Future
Hey there. Trying to figure out where the air might be toughest to breathe at the end of next year? It’s a forward-looking question, and anyone who gives you a firm list is guessing a bit—we don’t have a crystal ball. But by looking at stubborn, years-long trends and how winter works, we can make a very educated forecast.
By LegacyWords27 days ago in Earth
Management of Oily Waste Across the Petroleum Industry Chain
Oily waste is an unavoidable byproduct of the petroleum industry chain. From upstream exploration to downstream refining and storage, hydrocarbon-contaminated residues accumulate in diverse forms. Sludges, oily soils, spent catalysts, tank bottoms, and emulsified wastewater all present complex treatment challenges. Effective management is not optional. Regulatory pressure, environmental liability, and operational continuity demand technically robust and compliant disposal pathways. Among available solutions, thermal desorption has emerged as a critical tool for addressing high-hydrocarbon waste streams with precision.
By Wayne Shen27 days ago in Earth
Holiday Travel Chaos: Storms, Wind, and Fire Danger Slam the U.S. Coast to Coastq. AI-Generated.
Holiday travel across the United States has been thrown into turmoil as severe storms, powerful winds, and heightened fire danger impact large portions of the country. From the West Coast to the East Coast, travelers are facing flight delays, highway closures, power outages, and dangerous weather conditions at one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
By Asad Ali27 days ago in Earth
Rain Batters Oregon and Southwest Washington as Flood Watches Remain in Effect, Road Closures Hit. AI-Generated.
Relentless rainfall continues to batter Oregon and Southwest Washington, prompting flood watches, road closures, and emergency warnings as rivers swell and urban drainage systems struggle to cope. Weather officials warn that saturated ground, rising waterways, and ongoing storms could worsen conditions, posing risks to drivers, homeowners, and infrastructure across the region.
By Asad Ali27 days ago in Earth
The Abundance Paradox: Why We Waste So Much in a World That Still Starves
The Stark Reality: A World of Plenty, A World of Want We live in an age that, by all appearances, is a veritable *cornucopia* of human achievement. Our collective ingenuity has propelled us to previously unimaginable heights of food production, transforming arid lands into fruitful fields and perfecting preservation techniques that defy decay. Our global supply chains, an intricate web of interconnected arteries, promise a world where scarcity should be a relic of the past. Yet, beneath this shimmering tableau of agricultural triumph, a chilling counter-narrative persists: a significant swathe of humanity still grapples with the raw, visceral agony of hunger. Each night, as the world sleeps, countless millions face the bitter emptiness of a vacant stomach, while, in a cruel jest worthy of a trickster god, mountains of perfectly edible food are routinely consigned to the refuse heaps, never quite reaching those for whom it might be life itself.
By Mohammad Hammash30 days ago in Earth
Climate Exodus: The Looming Crisis of Environmental Migration. AI-Generated.
The Unseen Exodus: Defining Climate Migration "Climate migration." The very phrase likely conjures sci-fi visions of distant futures or, perhaps, a slightly more organized, sensible relocation program to a cooler, less volatile cul-de-sac. Disabuse yourself of such notions. This isn't a phenomenon politely awaiting its cue in the wings; it's a silent, undeniable seismic shift already redrawing the human map. At its grim heart, environmental migration isn't about chasing greener pastures for a better paycheck, nor is it merely fleeing the predictable horrors of war. No, this, dear reader, is about the planet itself issuing an eviction notice. It’s when the very habitability of a place – the land literally liquefying beneath feet, the water turning toxic, or the life-giving resources simply vanishing – renders continued existence an absurd proposition. It's not an economic downturn; it's an existential meltdown, driven by an ecosystem that has, quite frankly, had enough.
By Mohammad Hammash30 days ago in Earth
The Ritual of Winter: How Climate Change Is Reshaping the Season
Introduction: When Winter No Longer Feels Like Winter For centuries, winter has followed a familiar rhythm. Shorter days. Longer nights. Frost on windows. Snowfall marking time like a silent clock. From cultural rituals to ecological cycles, winter has always been more than a season—it’s been a shared human experience. But lately, something feels off. The cold arrives late, leaves early, or sometimes barely shows up at all. Snowstorms turn erratic. Ice melts faster than memory can hold it. This shift isn’t imagination. It’s Climate Change, and it’s rewriting winter’s script in real time.
By X Crimeabout a month ago in Earth
High Ammonia in a Fish Tank: Safe Levels, Symptoms, and How to Fix It Fast
High ammonia in a fish tank occurs when beneficial bacteria cannot convert fish waste fast enough, causing toxic buildup that burns gill tissue and blocks oxygen exchange. Safe ammonia levels are 0 ppm any reading above 0.25 ppm requires immediate action. Ammonia poisoning kills fish through respiratory failure, not suffocation, because damaged gills cannot extract oxygen from water regardless of aeration. Emergency treatment involves immediate 50% water changes, stopping feeding, and adding beneficial bacteria supplements.
By Arjunabout a month ago in Earth
When the fire came
When the Fire Came It doesn’t begin with flames. It begins with the body knowing before the mind catches up. A tightening in the chest.
By Rachel Whiteabout a month ago in Earth