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What are energy droughts and how can we get around them?

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

Solar and wind power may be free and renewable, but they rely on natural processes that are beyond our control. Proponents of fossil fuels point out that if the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow for an extended period, the grid could suffer a so-called “energy drought” where there just isn’t enough power to meet the demand.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

Are solar roadways still a “thing”? Why don’t we have them everywhere now?

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

Are solar roadways still a “thing”? Why don’t we have them everywhere now?

In 2014 the concept of solar powered photovoltaic road panels that could collect sunlight and convert it into useable energy went viral when the Idaho-based company Solar Roadways heralded it as a solution to the global energy crisis.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

Snow Drought Adds Insult To Injury For Ecosystems

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

A snow drought occurs when there is a subnormal amount of snow accumulation. Two types of snow droughts are specified by the American Meteorological Society’s Glossary of Meteorology: dry snow drought and warm snow drought.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

How much “old-growth” forest is left in the U.S. today and what are we doing to protect it?

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

How much “old-growth” forest is left in the U.S. today and what are we doing to protect it?

Scientists have found it tough to settle on a precise definition for old-growth forests. There’s no single formula to determine what is considered an “old” tree, and growth rates among tree species are varied.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

How feasible is so-called Direct Air Capture as a tool in mitigating runaway climate change?

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

• How feasible is so-called Direct Air Capture as a tool in mitigating runaway climate change? (.doc)

The United Nations has emphasized limiting global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels to mitigate the severe impacts of climate change and ensure a habitable planet.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

What are some New Year’s Resolutions I can make to help the environment?

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

• What are some New Year’s Resolutions I can make to help the environment?

Given the escalating environmental challenges facing our planet, directing some of our New Year’s aspirations toward eco-conscious endeavors can make a tangible difference. Luckily there are lots of ways to put your resolve to work for the planet.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

What’s the deal with food dyes in sodas and other drinks? Are they really bad for us, and how can we avoid them if so?

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

• What’s the deal with food dyes in sodas and other drinks? Are they really bad for us, and how can we avoid them if so?

Food dyes have been a controversial ingredient in sodas and various beverages for decades, due to concerns about their potential health risks. These dyes are synthetic color additives used to enhance the visual appeal of foods and drinks.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

The holiday season brings so much food and packaging waste. What can I do to be part of the solution?

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

• The holiday season brings so much food and packaging waste. What can I do to be part of the solution instead of part of the problem this year?

We all love the holiday season for its traditions and gift-giving, but environmental advocates worry about the extra waste we generate between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Americans produce 25 percent more trash over the holidays than the rest of the year. So, what’s an eco-conscious holiday lover to do?

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

Why are ecologists so bullish on “enhanced geothermal” power plants, and how do they differ? 

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

What sort of environmental toll are the major military conflicts going on around the world now taking?

Geothermal energy is energy derived from the natural heat beneath the Earth’s surface. The word geothermal comes from the Greek “geo” (for earth) and “therme” (heat).

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

What sort of environmental toll are the major military conflicts going on around the world now taking?

January 28, 2024 By EarthTalk

What sort of environmental toll are the major military conflicts going on around the world now taking?

No one questions the fact that war is horrible, and it is no less so for the environment. And recent major conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East couldn’t come at a worse time politically as international negotiators try to broker a deal to rein in carbon emissions against the backdrop of two active wars.

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen

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