How climate change alters rivers on both Earth and Mars
Rivers on Earth can be divided into two categories: Those that keep their general shape, and those that change as they wind through terrain. So too, according to one study, can rivers on Mars.
The Dream of Geothermal Energy Is Alive in Utah
IF YOU HAVEN’T already, go and read the WIRED feature article “A Vast Untapped Green Energy Source Is Hiding Beneath Your Feet,” which details the quest to tap into geothermal energy using drilling techniques originally developed for fracking gas.
Can You Smell Me Now? How ’Bout Now?
Dungeness crabs hunt by flicking their chemical-detecting antennae to and fro. Sensing the water—the underwater equivalent of sniffing the air—is a well-trod strategy for homing in on potential prey. But that timeless tactic appears to be at risk, as new research shows that climate change–induced ocean acidification seems to cause Dungeness crabs’ antennae to falter.
'Leave us alone': The Biden administration wants to tighten water heater rules to reduce emissions and slash bills — but some argue the savings aren't worth the cost. What you need to know
President Joe Biden is eyeing a crackdown on home water heaters — the second-largest energy guzzler in most households — as his newest green policy to save consumers money.
This Heat Is Shaking the Very Foundation of the Ocean Food Web
THE HEATING ACROSS the world’s oceans is literally off the charts. Last week, a buoy in Florida’s Manatee Bay recorded a water temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit. And since March, global average sea surface temperatures have kept smashing record highs.
'The more you install, the cheaper it gets’: Wind and solar to produce 33% of global power by 2030
Wind and solar projects are on track to account for more than a third of the world's electricity by 2030, a report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) said on Thursday.
This signals that the energy sector can achieve the change needed to meet global climate goals.
Aemetis secures $25M to turn methane from cows into renewable energy
Anaerobic digesters, used to break down cow manure into biogas, have grown in popularity as demand for renewable fuels increases. A total of 322 on-farm systems were operational at the end of 2021, according to the USDA, and more than 75% of them were located on dairy farms.
Futuristic concrete could transform roads and homes into giant batteries
A next-generation energy storage system made of cement and an ancient ink has the potential to massively scale-up renewable energy operations by transforming homes and roads into giant batteries, according to the scientists who invented it.
Six Incredible and Unusual Eco-Innovations
Scientists and designers are reimagining how our world works in delightfully different and sustainable ways.
Fourth of July scorched and set a record as the hottest day on Earth
It was a real firecracker of a Fourth.
Our planet recorded its highest ever global temperature Monday at the mark of 62.6 degrees — only to be broken the next day on the Fourth of July at 62.9 degrees, the Climate Change Institute reported.