As Christmas approaches, many children experience the “gimme-gimmes” and write a list of toys that they hope Santa will bring. This is to be expected. Toys give children a chance to learn and be curious, engage their imaginations in play and become socialised with others. Unfortunately, 80 percent of all toys end up in landfills,...
Military missions in the air, on land, and at sea demand robust, timely weather information. On-orbit space-based environmental monitoring (SBEM) systems are a critical source of this data, but years of underfunding, delayed, curtailed, and canceled modernization programs have left the SBEM enterprise in a precarious state. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) is the...
The Growing Concern of Space Pollution Elon Musk has become synonymous with space exploration, thanks to his company, SpaceX. While the technological advancements and the ambition to reach Mars are indeed impressive, there is a growing concern about the environmental impact of these frequent rocket launches. Each launch contributes to both atmospheric and space pollution,...
The teenage fin whale rolled up on the shore south of Pacific Beach’s Crystal Pier Sunday morning. It took the help of a small bulldozer to push her 52-foot-long body back out to sea where she will sink. Lifeguards towed the whale 1.2 miles offshore where she dropped down below. (In the past, the city...
Officials cut the ribbon on the new Alley Pond Environmental Center in Douglaston. Photo by Iryna Shkurhan Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams After 17 years and a $28 million investment, Alley Pond Park cut the ribbon on its brand new environmental center...
OPINION It’s not very far physically from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to Room 8.2 of the District Court in Tāmaki Makaurau. But it’s an awful long distance away in every other sense. I took the trip this week from an evening reception to a morning Auckland District Court hearing. On the face of...
Introduction Stainless steel is a widely used material known for its durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal. It finds applications in various industries, including construction, automotive, kitchenware, and medical equipment. In this article, we will delve into what stainless steel is, its composition, and address concerns related to the presence of nickel. Composition of Stainless...
Next week, four more students will appear before a Kampala court for participating in protests against the planned East Africa crude oil pipeline (EACOP) and for demanding a full and equitable phaseout of fossil fuels. The students were arrested in September and are charged with the colonial era “common nuisance” offense, which the government has...
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and The Nature Conservancy have partnered with Vandenberg Space Force Base to execute a $15 million conservation easement over the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve. The Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve, a 24,341-acre nature preserve located along the Gaviota Coast, is the largest...
The average American household that uses electricity to heat a home this winter will pay hundreds of dollars more than those who use natural gas, according to a new report from a federal agency. The report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration said a home that uses electricity will pay 77% more or an average...
