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Is global warming creating the increase in turbulence on airplane flights?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

• Is global warming creating the increase in turbulence on airplane flights?

Air turbulence is defined as a sudden change in the speed, direction or air pressure in the atmosphere.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: airplane flights, turbulence

With summer bearing down on us, are there any environmentally friendly air conditioners out there?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

Air conditioners are essential for keeping us cool and comfortable during hot summer months, but their environmental impact cannot be ignored.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: air conditioners, summer

Can we harness kinetic energy to reduce our carbon footprint?

July 9, 2023 By EarthTalk

Col. Raymond Nelson, Academy Professor and Physics department head talks to (l to r) John O'Donnell, Christopher Germain and Col. Jesse Germain, DPE Academy Professor on kinetic energy at the Sacred Heart of Jesus school in Highland Falls annual Science Fair. Academy science, math and physics professors attend the fair to give demonstrations to children to show how fun science is and how physics and science are applied to everyday life.

Harnessing kinetic energy as a means to reduce our carbon footprint is indeed a promising avenue for a sustainable future.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: carbon footprint, kinetic energy

Do nature, plants, and animals have legal rights?

May 30, 2023 By EarthTalk

Whether or not plants and animals have legal rights like humans depends on who you ask. Credit: Roddy Scheer.

The question of whether nature, encompassing plants and animals, should possess rights is a complex and contentious one.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: animal, nature, plants

Reader Question: Why is cryptocurrency so bad for the environment?

May 28, 2023 By EarthTalk

Dear-EarthTalk-I-dont-get-how-cryptocurrency-is-so-bad-for-the-environment-–-L.H.-via-email

Cryptocurrency’s impact on the environment is a big cause for concern. While cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) offer various benefits, such as decentralized transactions and financial inclusivity, their underlying technology, known as blockchain, has significant environmental drawbacks.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: BitCoin, cryptocurrency, Ethereum

What is the “right to roam” and why is it controversial in the United States?

May 19, 2023 By Egberto Willies

What is the "right to roam" and why is it controversial in the United States?

The “right to roam” is a concept that allows people to access and enjoy natural areas, such as parks, forests and beaches, without being restricted by private property laws.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: right to roam

Is it possible to retrofit an old car with an Electric Vehicle drivetrain?

May 19, 2023 By EarthTalk

Is it possible to retrofit an old car with an Electric Vehicle drivetrain?

The first step in retrofitting an old car with an EV drivetrain is to remove the existing engine and transmission. This requires specialized knowledge and tools, so it’s important to find a reputable mechanic or EV retrofitting company to do the job.

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: drivetrain, Electric Vehicle, EV, retrofit

EarthTalk Q&A: May 8, 2022: Cargo Ships & Sail Power

May 10, 2022 By EarthTalk

“This rewiring of sailing matters because of the immense emissions that cargo ships produce. Because they consume fossil fuels, much of our supply chain is riddled with emissions problems.”

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen Tagged With: EarthTalk

EarthTalk Q&A: May 1, 2022—Too Late To Turn Back Sea Level Rise?

May 1, 2022 By EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What are the most recent projections about sea level rise around the world as a result of climate change? And is there any hope of turning back the tide if we rein in emissions as planned under the current iteration of the Paris agreement? –

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen Tagged With: EarthTalk

EarthTalk Q&A: April 24, 2022—Is China Leader or Laggard on Climate?

April 24, 2022 By EarthTalk

Is China’s government committed to fighting climate change or just making the problem worse?

Filed Under: Environment, Evergreen Tagged With: EarthTalk

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