by Komoneed | Dec 14, 2024
According to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s 2024 Arctic Report Card, tundra in the Arctic is becoming a net source of carbon dioxide, rather than the climate-beneficial carbon sink it has been for millennia. This year was the second warmest in the Arctic, based on data dating back to 1900, the […]
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by Komoneed | Dec 14, 2024
The rapidly increasing amount of land on Earth that is affected by excess salt will lead to potentially devastating effects on global food production, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The report, Global Status of Salt-Affected Soils, found that roughly 3.41 billion acres — 10.7 […]
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by Komoneed | Dec 14, 2024
A new study has revealed that modern batteries in electric vehicles may last up to 40% longer than expected thanks to stop-and-go driving patterns that help recharge batteries on the go. According to researchers, the common lab testing methods to determine battery life may not be the most accurate way to estimate how long EV […]
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by Komoneed | Dec 14, 2024
The fashion industry is one of the largest in the world. It’s an important industry, both for the global and local economies, as well as for us as individuals. Even those of us who aren’t up on the latest designers and fashion trends benefit from the industry as a whole. However, there’s a not-so-pleasant side […]
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by Komoneed | Dec 14, 2024
Scientists have, for the first time, observed the unleashing of an enormous glacial lake flooding event in East Greenland. The rare outburst involved 3,000-plus billion liters of meltwater bursting forth in a matter of weeks. Witnessed by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, the natural phenomenon provides insight into the powerful and potentially dangerous forces […]
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