Climate

The destruction of nature, a threat for Man as much as global warming
The message launched Monday at the opening of a global meeting on biodiversity is clear: the destruction of nature threatens humans "at least as much" as climate change and therefore deserves as much attention to avoid devastating impacts.
By svocal024 years ago in Earth
Happy New Rotation Around the Sun
January 2, 2021 Today I made: Vegan Peanut Butter Orange Chocolate Banana Bread Dry: 1 Cup (any type of Flour) Cinnamon to taste
By C.K4 years ago in Earth
The Dark Side Of Climate Change We Need To Start Talking About
Climate change, most people are aware of it, but they often don’t realise how bad it is, or all the ways it can and will impact our lives.
By Caryn G4 years ago in Earth
Horizon 2070: how climate change will increase the risk of cross-species viral transmission
Horizon 2070: how climate change will increase the risk of cross-species viral transmission Even under the most optimistic climate scenario, the displacement of mammals driven by global warming will result in at least 15,000 new cross-species viral transmissions by 2070. The emergence of the Covid-19 virus will probably not be an isolated incident, warn American researchers. According to their calculations published in Nature, at least 15,000 new viral transmissions between mammalian species will take place by 2070, mainly in Southeast Asia. In question, climate change leads to a displacement of animal species and therefore new opportunities for contagion.
By msl4 years ago in Earth
Polution
he role of States has changed within the international framework. The evolution of international law led to envisage sovereignty under equality, effectiveness, and freedom amongst States. Some scholars claim that these three elements can be summarized under the laissez-faire approach. Consequently, classical international law recognizes States to be equally free provided they submit to “certain rules of the game.”(1) Hence, States are still relevant in implementing legislation, but more importantly, they are fundamental as legislators and enforcement agency for international environmental law. However, there has been a shift in the role they play. States have become much more operational. They are considered as an instrument for the implementation and development of international environmental law. Some scholars argue that the concept of statehood has shifted from a status-oriented approach to an action-oriented model. (2) This concept implies that there is a common ground for the development of common interests and institutions thereof. Although States have the final say in ratifying an agreement within law-making processes, they have lost the influence they used to have in the process of law-making.
By Munguru4 years ago in Earth
Climate change will prolong tough times for allergy sufferers
Climate change, which is caused by increasing greenhouse gas emissions, will result in an extended allergy season, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. Pollen from grasses, flowers, and trees will also become much more intense, according to the study. The new findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.
By winter oliver lachlan4 years ago in Earth
Are We Prepared for an Extreme Solar Storm?
It’s clear that there are various preparations in place to protect us from the fallout of an extreme solar storm — known as a coronial mass ejecton (CME). But there’s still much we need to learn about CMEs in order to boost our preparedness.
By Shane Peter Conroy4 years ago in Earth
Is a Single Line Electricity (SLE) System Key in Kicking our Unsustainable Energy Habit?
With global warming accelerating at an alarming rate, the adoption of renewable energy technologies by the global community is going to be essential if we are to avoid climate catastrophe. And beyond our natural environment, unsustainable or inefficient energy practices also have direct adverse side effects on humanity.
By Jacob Gitman4 years ago in Earth
The Five Seasons Of Weather. Top Story - May 2022.
Wildfire Season Is Upon Us It's early in the season, and so far, the number of acres burned across the United States is nearly 78% above the 10-year average. Much of the West, Plains, and Texas remain in the middle of a historic drought as they suffer from above-average temperatures and below-normal precipitation. The current conditions are a perfect storm that could bring larger and even more dangerous wildfires this year.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in Earth
What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?. Top Story - May 2022.
An extreme solar storm — known as a coronal mass ejection (CME) — can eject as much as one billion tons of plasma from the sun’s surface at speeds up to 1.6 million kilometres per hour. Fortunately, the 2012 CME narrowly missed our blue planet. But it was too close for comfort, and it got scientists thinking about what would have happened if it had impacted Earth.
By Shane Peter Conroy4 years ago in Earth
The Earth is facing serious climate issues
The International Panel on Climate Change has released its latest report. It says it straight: global warming has extremely negative consequences for our environment and even for human physical and mental health. The data is frightening.
By MCCORMACK KENNETH ANDREW4 years ago in Earth
Solar Power for Home
Homeowners who install solar power systems can receive numerous benefits: lower electric bills, lower carbon footprints, and potentially higher home values. But these benefits typically come with significant installation and maintenance costs, and the magnitude of the gains can vary widely from one house to another.
By Munguru4 years ago in Earth