Tag: Environmental impact
Transitioning from Coal: Monitoring the Industrial Revolution’s Origin Country’s Swift Shift
The closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power plant marks a significant milestone in the UK's journey towards zero-carbon power and the end of its long history of burning coal for electricity. This closure makes the...
The Surprising Impact of Airplane Contrails on Global Warming
A recent study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London has shed light on the surprising impact of airplane contrails on global warming. While commercial airplanes have made efforts to reduce their carbon emissions,...
Unlocking the Key to Joro Spiders’ Success: Their Cool Composure
Joro spiders are making themselves at home in the eastern United States, with their ability to construct large webs in urban and suburban areas. Despite their intimidating appearance, these spiders have a unique ability...
Mitigating Methane Emissions from Wetlands to Achieve Climate Goals
Methane emissions from wetlands have been on the rise in recent years, despite efforts to reduce human sources of the potent greenhouse gas. While much attention has been focused on cutting emissions from fossil...
Toxic Cloud: Volcano that Destroyed City 400 Years Ago Seen from Space
Nicaragua's Momotombo volcano, known for its recent eruption in February 2016, has been observed spewing toxic gas clouds for several years following the eruption. An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured an image...