POWER FROM THE RAIN
A new hybrid solar cell works in rainy weather by generating electricity from the movement of raindrops sliding on its[…]
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Author: Gail McCormick
Gail McCormick has been a leader in climate change activism for over 40 years. Her relevant award-winning art has been shown in museums, university galleries, and at the landmark UN Rio Conference. As a board member of HealthLink, she helped eradicate antiquated Massachusetts coal power plants and has been chair of Sustainable Arlington, MA. She has a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Follow her on Twitter @GailMcCormick20.
SEA LEVEL RISING
Most U.S. locations continue a trend of accelerating sea level rise with projections remaining mostly uniform since reporting began in[…]
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SUNTRAIN SUPERIORITY
SunTrain is designing a method to transport power by rail, moving containerized batteries between solar and wind farms in Colorado[…]
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OCEAN BANDS HEATING
Ocean heating upsets marine ecosystems, increases atmospheric levels of water vapor, a powerful greenhouse gas, fuels rain-storms and extreme weather.[…]
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KEEPING KELP FORESTS ALIVE
Dense forests of giant kelp absorb CO2 from surface waters, produce oxygen, and provide food and shelter to many marine[…]
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CLIMATE CHANGE APATHY
The climate crisis contributes to increasing weather-driven disasters, but people adjust rapidly to gradual temperature increases, leading to climate apathy.[…]
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NEW SOURCE OF WATER
Discarded food scraps, stray branches, seashells and many other natural materials are key ingredients in a new system that pulls[…]
Read moreDiscarded food scraps, stray branches, seashells and many other natural materials are key ingredients in a new system that pulls[…]
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CLIMATE CHANGE ATTRIBUTIONS
A scientific framework might trace specific climate damages to emissions from individual fossil fuel companies. Its robust emissions-based attributions of[…]
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MORE YET ON BATTERIES
The range limitations of current lithium-ion battery packs are determined by the efficiency of design materials used. A polymer binding[…]
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