Focuses on current events and technologies that affect our environment.
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Scientists have known about the potential of reverse electrodialysis for years, however, harnessing the power has proven somewhat problematic. Generating high levels of energy require plants to be placed at the intersection of fresh and salt water in order to get a chemical difference...
The well-known landscapes of many centuries are steadily changing at the hands of climate change. Not everywhere is experiencing such changes, but regions in the Arctic are at a rapid pace. Dwindling sea ice, rising seas, melting glaciers and other factors are joined by tree deaths in...
The major earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan in March led to the meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. For months the nation battled to control the meltdown and reduce radiation exposure which was unfortunately prevalent in the region, both in the air...
China’s Environmental Woes Continue February 11th, 2012 BY VeganVerve | No Comments It is well known that the economy in China has drastically grown in the last decade. This growth has come with a cost, especially on the environmental front. As the society increases its wealth, greate...
Concerns Raised After Oil Rig Sinks In Arctic Ocean December 25th, 2011 BY VeganVerve | No Comments It is estimated that upwards of twenty-five percent of the planet’s oil and natural gas deposits reside under the Arctic Ocean. As the Arctic loses sea ice coverage and becomes easier t...
LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, are becoming more popular with electronics and lighting alike. Until recently, LEDs were not available for lighting but the technology may become the most popular form sold in lighting, surpassing both incandescent and compact fluorescents. LEDs are cur...
Brazilian Oil Spill Leads To Chevron Lawsuit December 18th, 2011 BY VeganVerve | No Comments In the United States the mention of an oil spill now brings to mind the massive BP oil spill of 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. Despite the drama involved receding into the background, the danger ...
