GULF STREAM SHIFT
In February, 2021 it was reported that never before in over 1000 years had the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC[…]
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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.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR GEOTHERMAL
Photo: Geothermal plant in Bulgaria The U.S. Dept. of Energy plans to expand use of geothermal energy in regions where[…]
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MORE AND STRONGER STORMS
Tropical cyclones could increase as well as their intensity in the North Atlantic, potentially creating more and stronger hurricanes. Their[…]
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ELECTRICITY PRODUCED BY WOOD
A simple one-step treatment changes the nanostructure of wood, boosting the electricity it produces when wet wood can conduct electricity[…]
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CLIMATE CHANGE TEXTBOOK CONTENT
U.S. university biology textbooks published in the 2010s contained less climate change content than those published in the 2000s. Passages[…]
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A PROMISING U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
The U.S. Postal Service will acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000-vehicle acquisition strategy[…]
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MADNESS IN MOVEMENT
Americans are leaving many of the U.S. counties hit hardest by hurricanes and heatwaves, and moving towards dangerous wildfires and[…]
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BETTER IRON-AIR BATTERY
A new aqueous air battery system uses low-cost iron, water and air–some of the safest, cheapest, and most abundant materials.[…]
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PERILOUS TIPPING POINTS
Photo: Antarctica Temporarily overshooting the climate targets of 1.5-2 degrees Celsius could increase the tipping risk of several Earth system[…]
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WONDERFUL WHALES
Whales can weigh up to 150 tons, live over 100 years, and be as big as large airplanes. Composed largely[…]
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