Offshore Wind Farms Are More Effective than Turbines on Land
- Renewable Energy
- Arthur Irwin
- August 5, 2020
Renewable energy companies have begun to build offshore wind turbines because they interfere less with people on land. Offshore wind turbines are cheaper and easier to build, as they do not need as much land, and because the ocean surface is practically empty, there is plenty of space that could be put to good use. There needs to be numerous …
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Fixing the Environment Starts with Bringing Awareness to It
- Climate Change
- Arthur Irwin
- August 4, 2020
Unfortunately, many people do not care about global issues regarding the environment. However, people are aware that nature is in trouble. They just don’t spend time time to try and figure out exactly what needs help and where. Most people do not realize the destruction of the Earth will have very long lasting effects. This is why the movement to …
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Sea Temperature Rise Will Kill Almost All Coral
- Climate Change
- Arthur Irwin
- August 4, 2020
Coral reefs bleach across the world as sea temperatures rise. How can coral adapt? Sea level is rising around the world, and coral reefs are diminishing in record numbers. Many communities have become dependent on the food coral reefs provide, so bleaching hurts humans too. As sea level temperature rises, the ocean, which is the biggest carbon sink in the …
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Sea Level Rise Accelerates as Ice Caps Melt Faster
- Climate Change
- Rogan Parel
- August 6, 2020
Sea levels continue to rise, threatening coastal cities worldwide. Scientists predict that if the situation persists, sea levels may never go back to how they were before. What is more, with sea level comes less space on land. Sea level rise could make many places unlivable. Some scientists believe that sea level is a great indicator of how much climate …
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Renewable Energy To Compete with Fossil Fuels if People Make the Switch
- Renewable Energy
- Rogan Parel
- August 5, 2020
Renewable energy is cheaper and more efficient than ever and here’s why. The cost has decreased significantly over the last decade, and it now costs between $.05 and $.10 per kilowatt hour (kWh). This is almost equal to the price of fossil fuel , which sits between $.05 and $.17. So if renewable energy can be cheaper per Kw of …
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Forest Fires in the Amazon Are only Getting Worse
- Climate Change, Eco News, Politics
- Rogan Parel
- August 4, 2020
While the Amazon is the largest body of vegetation on Earth, it is not endless and is a prime target for lumber and oil drilling companies. However, this is not true as the amazon is suffering at an increasing rate due to human influence. What’s more, Forest Fires in the Amazon are killing off the jungle as well, and these …
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