Michelin Wants to Put Inflatable Wing Sails on Ships to Reduce CO2 emissions
Michelin presented the WISAMO project, a giant inflatable sail the company wants to install on all maritime vessels to reduce carbon emissions.
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10 Modern Civilizations On The Road To Collapse
From the very moment humans started grouping in complex centralized societies, people became obsessed with the idea of...
The Woolly Mammoth Will Be Back In 6 Years, Says New Start-Up in Partnership with Harvard University
Colossal plans on bringing the woolly mammoth back from the dead and returning an ancient species to the Arctic tundra.
Animals Are ‘Shape-Shifting’ in Response to A Warming Climate, Says New Study
New research indicates that many animals are rapidly 'shape-shifting' and changing their biology in a last-ditch effort to survive climate change.
Climate Scientists Want To Use Our Poop To Feed and Fuel the World, and It’s A Genius Idea
Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.
Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.
It's a crappy situation, but scientists say we can solve the climate crisis by harvesting biomass from our waste to feed and fuel the world.
Northern Bees Could Thrive As the Earth’s Climate Heats Up, New Study Says
A bee's flight is directly affected by heat, a new study in Functional Ecology proves. Southern bees, well...they're screwed.
A bee's flight is directly affected by heat, a new study in Functional Ecology proves. Southern bees, well...they're screwed.
Climate change is affecting the effectiveness of bee flight, and while this could benefit northern bees, southern bee species are screwed.
When the World Runs out of Water, Will This Inventor Save Us?
After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.
After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.
As countries scramble to avoid looming water shortages, one inventor says his new device can create thousands of gallons of water a day.
Climate Change May Be Weakening Earth’s Vital Signs, New Study Says
While the history of human-caused climate change is relatively short given the Earth’s lifespan, it has also been occurring for longer than many may realize.
Climate Change Causing More Than 5 Million Deaths Annually, Says New Study
A just published study says nearly 5.1 million extra deaths a year can be attributed to the global effects of climate change.
Wandjina: Using An Old God To Track Ancient Australian Climate Change
Wandjina is part of Australia's cultural and geographic landscape, but the god was more than myth and may have helped track climate change.
Ethiopia’s Historic New Dam Must Go Green To Avoid Territorial Conflicts
New study shows future conflicts in East Africa due to Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam can be avoided if green energy is harnessed.
This Plastic Is Compostable and Could End ‘Forever Plastics’
Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly
Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly
This new compostable plastic can break down with just a little heat and water, and this technology may end the reign of 'forever plastics.'
France Will Give Its Citizens $3k If They Buy An E-Bike
France will offer its citizens €2,500 to trade in their cars for environmentally friendly e-bikes, and a lot of people will take the deal.
Effects of Climate Change Unknown For 98% of Land Mammals Scientists Warn
Recently published research says there are significant gaps in understanding the impact of climate change on the world's terrestrial mammals.
Looming Climate Disaster Pushing Scientists to Consider Solar Geoengineering as Possible Solution
In an attempt to solve the climate crisis, scientists urge U.S. to look into solar geoengineering as a method to cool the Earth's atmosphere.
“Zombie Fires” Represent a New Siberian Climate Change Catastrophe
The recent appearance of "Zombie Fires" represent conflagrations that can re-establish themselves even after the harshest of Russian winter conditions.
New Study Says Atlantic Ocean Circulation is Weakest in 1600 Years
A recent study suggests that the Atlantic Ocean circulation that affects climate conditions is moving more slowly than it has since 400 AD.
The Pros and Cons of Animal Cloning
The Debrief takes a deep dive and looks at the varying pros and cons of animal cloning and genome editing of species.
NASA Analysis Says 2020 Is Tied for The Hottest Year on Record
Last week, NASA announced that 2020 was the hottest year on record beating 2016 by one-tenth of a degree Celsius.
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