Climate

Tonga before the blast
Smoke fills the air. Not the smoke of a volcanic eruption but the cookfires of hundreds of family huts. It was 1986, and I visited Tonga on an Earthwatch expedition. Our task was to map the growing fields identifying the types of vegetation–taro, plantains, papaya, and coconut made up some of the target crops. Our direct observation used ground-truth satellite imagery. Once identified on our maps, we transferred the information to the satellite photographs of the island. This, in turn, allowed researchers to extrapolate the key colors to other islands in the South Pacific.
By Jim DeLillo3 years ago in Earth
Red City
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. There was time when the inhabitants of Red City tried to scream and warn the neighboring planets of their impeding demise, but no one came to help them. Granted, the mayor did pose a great question then: What would one do when they got here? Put out the sun?
By NatahYah3 years ago in Earth
Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the world
You may be surprised at just how fast this is happening, and it’s not just due to climate change. It’s also thanks to human activity. As melting ice sheets and increased storm activity cause the ocean floor to warm, more water is released into the atmosphere. This in turn amplifies global warming and makes Arctic warming even more pronounced.
By 💸 Build Your Future 💸3 years ago in Earth
America melting glaciers and ice caps: the fast, big warming
The Earth is going through a rapid warming trend, and it could have serious consequences for our environment and economy. If you want to know what this means for your business, you need to pay attention!
By 💸 Build Your Future 💸3 years ago in Earth
The Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the world
Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and weather patterns are changing faster than anywhere else on Earth. What do you do about it? In this article, we'll explore options for mitigating or reversing the effects of climate change in the Arctic.
By 💸 Build Your Future 💸3 years ago in Earth
7 Days of Litter
Every waking day is a new day. A chance to start over, cut our hair off, learn something new, and even save the world! Keeping our home planet, Earth, as beautiful as all of the life that it harbors, has become a call to action! In my recorded seven day (non-consecutive) venture, I came across various objects, in need of a new home. Each with their own story to tell…
By Oscar Wilson3 years ago in Earth
The Arctic is warming nearly 4x faster than the rest of the world: new research
This newsletter was originally posted on Conversation. Earth is 1.1℃ warmer than it was at the start of the industrial revolution. This warming was not uniform, with some regions warming up to a mile faster. The Arctic is one such region.
By Huzaifa Ali3 years ago in Earth
Redwop Construction Sealants – A Dynamic Component for Any Home Project
Taking care of a home and fixing it up from time to time is a necessary hobby for any responsible homeowner, and there is a ton of knowledge that needs to be soaked up to be able to properly tackle all the many different tasks at hand. The average home will throw a wide variety of problems at the owner, and that’s why it is so important to have a strong general knowledge of the different kinds of materials used in construction and home repair. Some such materials are familiar to all of us and are made out of basic ingredients and serve a basic purpose, such as concrete, cement, bricks, wood and metal beams, paint, or wallpaper; other materials, however, are slightly more complex and fulfill more dynamic roles, such as sealants.
By redwop chemicals3 years ago in Earth
All that surrounds me...
As I breathe in, my lungs begin to purify, my body is riddles with sins, that dissipate under the night sky. One breath, two breath, three…  I feel my lungs multiply, and a sense of calm rushes over me.
By Scout O'Donoghue3 years ago in Earth
Global warming
Since its formation earth has been subjected to numberless climate changes which in turn subjected her various populations and her various species to various catastrophes, sometimes working for their general welfare and sometimes their subsequent demise. These changes and their effects are the results of change of position of earth in her orbit, the change of seasons serve as the natural mark of this change. The climate of the planet changed on the whole depending on the distance between the planet and its star, the climate grows hotter on a planet as it moves closer to its sun when moving in its orbit. Humanity has known and understood this natural phenomenon but in the past century the increase of industrial waste and a number of other human made inventions begun to posit a factor. This factor is now on the imminent increase as the number of the sources increase with the increase in technological progress.
By arhib3 years ago in Earth
How to Create a Garden Plan
A well-designed garden can be a beautiful and enjoyable addition to your home. But before you can start planting, you need to create a garden plan. A good garden plan will help you choose the right plants for your space and ensure that your garden is both beautiful and functional.
By Missy Kish3 years ago in Earth
The Insanely Interesting Stories About Canada You Never Knew
Canada - Geography Canada, the second largest country in the world and the largest in the Western Hemisphere, is located in North America and consists of 10 provinces and three territories. The states are British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador. The three territories are the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Its 10.states and 3 territories stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and north to the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometers, making it the second largest country in the world, after Russia by total area. Canada’s southern border— The Canada-United States border, is the longest international border in the World at 8,892 kilometers (5,525 miles). Its eastern extremity is Cape Spear, Newfoundland, and its western extremity is Mount St. Elias, Yukon, near the Alaskan border. The southernmost point of the Great Lakes is Middle Island, north of Lake Erie, the fourth largest lake in North America. The 49th parallel is synonymous with the Canadian border in the north. (You came to know more about Canada while going through the Canada Quiz)
By Mathew Vargheese3 years ago in Earth