Advertisements
Filed under: Global Warming | Tagged: Global Warming, greenhouse effect |
Melting Ice Caps
Posted on February 14, 2015 by mastadonzq
-
Environmental Graffiti- Best Technology In HTC Mobiles PhonesHTC is the leading mobile company which is known for manufacturing the best and the finest smartphones. The superior designer finish and latest user interface with HTC Sense 3.0 together with amazing Android 2.3 gingerbread brings out what we call a technology marvel! All the HTC mobile phones are best when it comes to features, […]
- BlackBerry Q10 ReviewBlackBerry continues the introduction of its BlackBerry 10 platform with the Q10, a device that will look familiar to lovers of the Canadian firm’s older devices. In contrast to the full touchscreen Z10 , the Q10 features a small display and physical QWERTY keypad – the kind of form factor that made BlackBerry famous all […]
- Best Technology In HTC Mobiles Phones
- Grist
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Future news
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Business Week
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- ZD Net
- Mainstreaming our green technology coverageFor future news about data center efficiency, energy management software and other cleantech issues, consult ZDNet's core topic and news blogs. It's always on our mind.
- A Special Offer From Our Sponsor
- Akamai: How batteries could cut datacenter power billsAn approach being researched by the content delivery network provider helps reduce the grid-connected load during peak demand periods, when electricity is most expensive.
- Mall pilots fast electric vehicle charger powered by solar panelsThe installation at Simon Property Group's site in Carmel, Indiana, also includes an integrated battery for storing the electricity.
- Google, Tesla back big electric vehicle charging rolloutThe Workplace Charging Challenge, launched by 13 big U.S. companies and the Department of Energy, is planning a massive deployment of EV charging stations.
- Mainstreaming our green technology coverage
- Green Options
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Renewable Energy News
- Cell Phones for Seniors: Stay Independent, Stay SafeGPS is a must in any cell phone for seniors. It’ll help them get their bearings when they’re lost via GPS navigation and maps and it’ll help you (or emergency services). Cell Phones for Seniors
- HTC One Review: Top Of The Premium Pops?UPDATE: After spending an extensive amount of time with the HTC One we have added our thoughts regarding the handset’s battery life. Click here to find out what we reckon. The HTC One is the latest Android handset from the Taiwanese manufacturer and is aimed firmly at the flagship end of the market, featuring a … Continue reading HTC One Review: Top Of The P […]
- Motorola Moto G Complete GuideGot a Motorola Moto G but not sure how to do something on it? Not to worry as we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide for all the things your handset is capable of doing. Navigate using the links below or download the full guide by clicking on the PDF logo. If you can’t find … Continue reading Motorola Moto G Complete Guide →
- Motorola Moto X complete guideGot a brand new Motorola Moto X but not sure how to do something on it? Fear not as we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to get your started. Scroll through or navigate using the links below, and if you’ve got a query and we havne’t covered it, let us know. Leave us a comment … Continue reading Motorola Moto X complete guide →
- Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Complete GuideHave you got yourself a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact but not sure how to do something on it? Don’t worry, we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide for all the things your handset is capable of. Navigate the various sections using the links below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for just leave a … Continue reading Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Complete Guide → […]
- Cell Phones for Seniors: Stay Independent, Stay Safe
Advertisements
- daily beast
- Is ‘The Office’ the Most Popular Show on Netflix?Paul Drinkwater/NBCEarlier this month, Netflix narrowly dodged a full-blown mutiny by renewing Friends, the celebrated NBC sitcom. And the sheer size of the deal—one-year, $100 million—for exclusive streaming rights to the show’s ten seasons was an eye-opener. After all, treasured though it may be, Friends isn’t the most popular already-aired show available […]
- ‘Roma’: Meet the Mesmerizing Star of the Year’s Best MovieNetflixA panicked yelp escapes a room as the year’s most singular new film discovery nearly topples off her perch. Not from her—she steadies herself without so much as a peep—but from the reporter she insisted on seating in one of only two (firm) chairs available, offering the second to her translator. Balanced again on a wooden stool, she smiles softly. You […]
- How the Godfather of SoundCloud Rap Became an Incel Hawking Ten-Dollar BeatsPhoto Illustration by The Daily BeastEarlier this fall, a SoundCloud rapper named Thouxanbanfauni tweeted a photo of a new face tattoo. The Atlanta artist, fairly popular within internet-rap circles, though not far beyond them, had inked a Star of David and a crescent moon in the middle of his forehead. He attached screenshots explaining the significance: a […]
- Kelsey Berreth: Police Search Fiance’s Ranch In Search For Missing Colorado MomWoodland Park Police DepartmentColorado mom Kelsey Berreth vanished on Thanksgiving, sometime after meeting her fiancé to hand over their daughter in a custody exchange.Everything was in order at Kelsey’s Woodland Park home. Cinnamon rolls were found cooled in her kitchen. Both of her vehicles were parked outside. Her makeup and luggage were untouched. Only […]
- How Meghan and Kate Are Taking Different Lessons from Princess DianaMax Mumby/IndigoPrince William takes after his father more than is generally acknowledged. On the plus side he is, like Charles, intensely aware of his destiny and a stickler for duty.But also, like his father, he is thin-skinned, hot-tempered and given to speaking his mind.Kate Middleton is well aware of how jealous Charles was of the attention lavished on […]
- Is ‘The Office’ the Most Popular Show on Netflix?
- slate
- The Affordable Care Act Is Not Dead YetOnce again, the fate of Obamacare could soon be in the hands of one John G. Roberts.
- Trump, the NRA, and More Illegal ActivityTo listen to this episode of Trumpcast, use the player below:
- Decisions, Decisions, DecisionsListen to Slate’s The Gist:
- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Just Signed a Raft of Bills Aimed at Limiting the Power of his Democratic SuccessorIn what critics are calling a bald-faced power play, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican, signed a set of bills Friday that restrict the powers of the governor—just as a Democrat is set to replace him.
- Trump Names Mick Mulvaney as Chief of Staff. Er, “Acting” Chief of Staff.After a week of drama over the question of who would replace John Kelly as the White House chief of staff, Donald Trump has announced that he will name Mick Mulvaney, the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
- The Affordable Care Act Is Not Dead Yet
Freedom of Speech Zone
- MIT
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- New Scientist
- Fossil blubber shows ichthyosaurs were warm blooded reptilesA fossil so well preserved that its skin is still flexible is revealing much more about the marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs that swam in the sea during the age of dinosaurs
- North Pole and Polar Worlds review – why Inuit don’t worry about northExciting tales of heroic polar explorers make a great exhibition, but a book on the North Pole shows that times are too changed not to seek deeper narratives
- Shallow Mexican seabed traps tsunamis so they strike land repeatedlyA tsunami kept pinging back and forth for three days after being triggered by the 8 September 2017 Mexico earthquake, posing even more risk to human life
- Anthropocene review – tough film makes case for human-created epochFrom Kenyan children picking through plastic waste to swathes of Germany laid waste for coal mining, a film shows why we are in a new, human-created epoch
- Timefulness review – our impulsive and pugnacious age needs geologyIf you want to save Earth, argues a new book, quit sitting around in the present hoping for the best and learn to think really long term, like a geologist
- Fossil blubber shows ichthyosaurs were warm blooded reptiles
- The GreenGrok
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Alternative energy news
- Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar ChallengeBattery Technology | Electric Cars | Solar Power | TransportationSolar Team Great Britain has started a kickstarter page to help fund their design for entry in the 2017 World Solar Challenge. Founder Steven Heape leads a team of volunteers from many different disciplines, companies and universities working on a family-sized solar car to compete in the cruise […]
- The Spherical Sun Power GeneratorEnergy Inventions | Future Technology | Solar PowerGerman Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions. His company Rawlemon has created a spherical sun power generator prototype called the beta.ray. His technology will combine spherical geometry princip […]
- Hydrogen-Powered Tram Developed in ChinaFuel Cells | Hydrogen Fuel | Public Transit | TransportationIn an effort to reduce China’s harmful and plentiful greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese company Sifang (a subsidiary of China South Rail Corporation) has developed the world’s first hydrogen powered tram. The tram took two years of research and development to complete, and will be powered entirely by […]
- The WaterNest: An Eco-Friendly Floating HouseEnvironment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar PowerDesigned by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest 100 is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The 100 square meter residential units are made of up to 98% recycled materials; including the laminate timber and aluminum hull. Skylights, balconies an […]
- Floating Solar Panels: A Viable Solution?Hydro Power | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar PowerSince 2011, French Company Ciel & Terre has been developing large-scale floating solar solutions. Their innovative Hydrelio Floating PV system allows standard PV panels to be installed on large bodies of water such as: drinking water reservoirs, quarry lakes, irrigation canals, remediation and tailing ponds, […]
- Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar Challenge
- Treehugger
- How to take care of your hair this winterDuring cold weather, doing less to your hair will benefit it more.
- Swedish fitness trend of 'plogging' is amazingly awesomeLeave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER!
- Urbanists call for a non-aggression pact among cities competing for Amazon's HQ2They say that cities should compete on the basis of the underlying strength of their communities, not handouts.
- Marine biologist wants to make plastic straws extinct on the Great Barrier ReefNicole Nash's campaign urges tour operators and coastal resorts to ban straws completely in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.
- Building science expert says we should prepare for the coming Stucco-PocalypseWhy does anyone actually build with this stuff?
- How to take care of your hair this winter
- Earth Climate
- For these critically endangered marine turtles, climate change could be a knockout blowResearchers suggest that projected increases in air temperatures, rainfall inundation and blistering solar radiation could significantly reduce hawksbill hatching success at a selection of major nesting beaches.
- Colorado River Delta report provides restoration road mapFour growing seasons after the engineered spring flood of the Colorado River Delta in March 2014, the delta's birds, plants and groundwater continue to benefit. The diversity and abundance of birds of special conservation concern remains high in the restoration sites, groundwater was recharged and some of the trees are now more than 14 feet (4.2 meters) […]
- How complexity science can quickly detect climate record anomaliesWhen making sense of the massive amount of information packed into an ice core, scientists face a forensic challenge: how best to separate the useful information from the corrupt. Tools from information theory, a branch of complexity science, can quickly flag which segments, in over a million data points, require further investigation.
- Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targetsResearchers praises widespread commitment but call for broader participation to better protect global marine ecosystems.
- Protein involved in nematode stress response identifiedWhen humans experience stress, their inner turmoil may not be apparent to an outside observer. But many animals deal with stressful circumstances -- overcrowded conditions, not enough food -- by completely remodeling their bodies. These stress-induced forms, whether they offer a protective covering or more camouflaged coloration, can better withstand the cha […]
- For these critically endangered marine turtles, climate change could be a knockout blow
- Inhabitat
- The prefab Plugin House turns ruins into livable dwellings in just one dayBeijing-based design studio People’s Architecture Office has proved yet again its knack for innovation and socially conscious design with its recent project, the Shangwei Village Plugin House. Made with a modular building system of prefabricated panels, these customizable homes can slot into existing structures to make formerly uninhabitable spaces both liva […]
- Climate change is killing reindeer in the ArcticA new Arctic Report Card from the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has revealed that the wild reindeer and caribou populations have plummeted by more than half over the last two decades. According to the report, the impact of climate change in the Arctic has resulted in the reindeer population falling from 5 million to 2.1 mi […]
- 8,000 barrels of oil spill in the Peruvian AmazonApproximately 8,000 barrels of crude oil have spilled into the Amazon, and the Peru State oil company Petroperu says its because local indigenous people severed the pipeline. According to a company statement, members of the Mayuriaga community in the Loreto region first damaged the pipeline and then interfered with the technicians trying to repair it.[...]
- MAD Architects curvaceous Himalayas Center nears completion in NanjingBeijing-based architecture firm, MAD Architects, is nearing completion on yet another of their massive mountain-inspired projects— the Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center. Inspired by the Chinese traditional painting style of ‘shan shui’ (‘mountain water’), the mixed-use development was designed as the “spiritual and poetic retreat in the middle of the city” and […]
- Mecanoo unveils stunning glass lake house that harmonizes with natureDutch firm Mecanoo has just unveiled Villa on the Lake — a stunning example of contemporary home design that sits in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings. Tucked against a lake near the U.K. city of Lechlade, the cube-like home features facades of floor-to-ceiling glass panels and a massive rooftop terrace that offers optimal views over the water.[. […]
- The prefab Plugin House turns ruins into livable dwellings in just one day
- Triple Pundit
- When Boycotts Work: A Guide To The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica ScandalIf Mark Zuckerberg wants to salvage Facebook's reputation, he should probably start at the top: Trump, Russia, the 2016 elections and Cambridge Analytica all intersect with Facebook board member Peter Thiel.
- Harnessing Innovation in the World’s Startup NationA country with a population of less than 9 million people and a land mass smaller than the U.S. state of Vermont, Israel has become the go-to place for disruptive technology that can answer some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges.
- Has Deregulation Allowed Texas to Be More Sustainable?Deregulating the energy market has also been a huge factor in motivating energy companies to develop newer and more affordable forms of energy.
- Planning the Future
of CSR"CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead" collates insights from thought leaders on topics such as employee engagement, human social responsibility, shared value, impact measurement, and the SDGs.
- DOE’s Rick Perry is White House’s Unlikely Advocate for Clean Energy IncubatorARPA-E is the U.S. Energy Department's flagship incubator for cutting-edge answers to big technological problems. It also seems to be continuously on President Trump's chopping block. But the program has an odd advocate for its survival: Rick Perry, who was appointed as Energy Department chief after he admitted that he would kill the program if he […]
- When Boycotts Work: A Guide To The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica Scandal
- RealClimate
- Fall AGU Week 2018Fall AGU is in Washington DC. Follow #AGU18 for twitter discussions and highlights, and live streaming of keynotes and selected sessions. Use this thread to discuss anything arising from the meeting – or it’s controversies.
- Scientists: Resolve to Protect Yourself from Harassment in 2019Guest commentary by Lauren Kurtz The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund (CSLDF) protects the scientific endeavor from anti-science attacks. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve assisted hundreds of scientists with issues ranging from invasive open records requests to death threats. As part of this work, our staff will be at the American Geophysical Union Fall [ […]
- Forced Responses: Dec 2018A bimonthly thread for discussions on solutions and responses to climate change. For climate science topics, please comment on the Unforced Variations thread.
- Unforced variations: Dec 2018This month’s open thread for climate science topics. Please use the Forced Responses thread for solutions and politics.
- 4th National Climate Assessment reportIn possibly the biggest “Friday night news dump” in climate report history, the long awaited 4th National Climate Assessment (#NCA4) was released today (roughly two weeks earlier than everyone had been expecting). The summaries and FAQ (pdf) are good, and the ClimateNexus briefing is worth reading too. The basic picture is utterly unsurprising, but the […] […]
- Fall AGU Week 2018
- EcoGeek.org
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Earthfirst
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Earth2Tech
- Voices in AI – Episode 75: A Conversation with Kevin KellyAbout this Episode Episode 75 of Voices in AI features host Byron Reese and Kevin Kelly discuss the brain, the mind, what…
- Five Questions For… Seong Park at MongoDBMongoDB came onto the scene alongside a number of data management technologies, all of which emerged on the basis of: “You don’t…
- Five Questions for Melissa Kramer of Live UTI FreeWhile the notion of healthcare technology may be in the spotlight with AI, blockchain and all that, the coalface of care requires…
- Voices in AI – Episode 74: A Conversation with Dr. Kai-Fu LeeAbout this Episode Episode 74 of Voices in AI features host Byron Reese and Dr. Kai-Fu Lee discussing the potential of AI…
- On Value Stream Management in DevOps, and Seeing Problems as SolutionsYou know that thing when a term emerges and you kind of get what it means, but you think you’d better read…
- Voices in AI – Episode 75: A Conversation with Kevin Kelly
- The Good Human
- Could Humanity Learn from South Africa’s “Ubuntu” Philosophy?
- 7 Spiritual Lessons from the Skyclad Jain Monks and Forest Buddhists
- 7 Liberating Catholic Pilgrimages to Take at Least Once in Your Lifetime
- 8 Pieces of Spiritual Music to Instantly Lift Your Mind and Soul
- 8 Spiritual Teachers That Could Change Your Life
- Cleantechnia
- Sump Pump ProblemsThe importance of having a sump pump in the basement cannot be underestimated as it is responsible for keeping the home flood free. However, there are many sump pump problems that can occur, leaving the system vulnerable and opened to the possibility of not operating correctly. Some Common Sump Pump Problems One of the most common sump pump problems has to d […]
- Sump Pump PitDue to the fact that flooding occurs occasionally due to bad weather and natural disasters, having a good sump pump drainage system in the basement has now become a necessity. With a reliable drainage system in place, you can avoid the occurrence of flooding which usually cause unnecessary financial expenses and mental anguish to everyone in the family. A su […]
- Wayne Sump PumpsWayne sump pumps have been serving customers in the drainage system industry over the past 70 odd years. These sump pumps are durable and they protect many homes from the damage caused by flooding. There is a long line in the variety of Wayne sump pumps; from thermoplastic and cast iron to pedestal, backup and primary pump sumps to a combination of both. A W […]
- Sump Pump DrainageIf you have spoken to homeowners who have had trouble with flooding and dampness in their basement, or mildew and rot in their home, they would tell you that so many costly messes could have been avoided by having a sump pump installed in the basement. The cost of sump pump drainage system is definitely cheaper than cleaning up after water and moisture has d […]
- Zoeller Sump PumpsZoeller sump pumps is a well known brand of pumps designed to keep your property dry and protect it from water damage. When the rain pours heavily, are you one of those people who rush to the basement, worried that you would find it flooded? This is a common problem among many homeowners especially those living in flat terrains where water has nowhere else t […]
- Sump Pump Problems
- Future Tech
- Pelosi Will Betray California Because It is the Smart Move
- Elon Musk Does Not Give a Damn
- California’s High Speed Rail Project Will Collapse Within Four Years
- Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells Are Safe for Adults With Blood Cancers
- Google is Negligent in Allowing Vandalization But Fixing It is Tricky and Dangerous
- Good Clean Tech
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Huffy
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Celsias Expert Articles
- Sweden recycles so well it needs more trashWhen it comes to recycling, Sweden is incredibly successful. Just four percent of household waste in Sweden goes into landfills. The rest winds up either recycled or used as fuel in waste-to-energy power plants. Burning the garbage in the incinerators generates 20 percent of Sweden’s district heating, a system of distributing heat by pumping heated water int […]
- IPCC 5 in Haiku.Amazing what the bout of the flu can do. International climate scientist Gregory Johnson, who co-authored the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 5th report, which came out in September, has simplified the 2000 page preview report into 19 illustrated haiku. I feel I understand it better now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0McGUF9hc0
- Russian parliament gives amnesty to 'Arctic 30'The Greenpeace activists who spent two months in jail after a peaceful protest in the Arctic have expressed relief after the Russian parliament voted to grant them amnesty. But they also declared: “There is no amnesty for the Arctic.” The Duma today voted for an amendment that extends an amnesty decree to defendants who have been charged with hooliganism. It […]
- Increased energy efficiency in China could “strand” Australian mining projectsThe Chinese government is pushing manufacturers, and in particular, steelmakers, to be more energy efficient, reducing demand for Australian coal. Image: Johannes 'volty' Hemmerlein Rapid increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing, especially in the steel production sector, will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billion […]
- China roars ahead with renewablesDespite being the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, China is increasing its renewable sources of energy- Image: Fernando Tomás China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has just released some remarkable data on the addition of new electric generating capacity in 2013. China’s electric power system has been growing at a tremendous rate to keep up wit […]
- Sweden recycles so well it needs more trash
- PhysOrg
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
- Mongabay
- Dutch banks’ customers ‘unknowingly’ profit from palm oil companiesDutch banks ABN AMRO, ING and Rabobank are failing to inform their customers that investment funds they offer include shares in palm oil companies damaging the environment in Indonesia, according to a new report by Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands). Some of these funds have been labeled as “sustainable,” despite having shares in companies […] […]
- Hobby-grade drones above can monitor marine animals beneath the surfaceUsing drones for wildlife surveys isn’t new to marine wildlife research, but it’s been focused mainly on detecting the large mammals and sea turtles that break the ocean’s surface to breathe. Researchers in The Bahamas wanted to test whether they could also locate the many sharks, rays, and other species that spend time just below […]
- ‘Amazon Besieged’: Q&A with Mongabay contributor Sue Branford about new bookFrom 2016 to 2017, Mongabay contributors Sue Branford and Maurício Torres traveled to the Tapajós River Basin, in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, to report on the controversial plan to turn the region into a major commodities export corridor. Along the way, they visited many of the indigenous villages and other local communities whose […]
- Madagascar auctioning a large swath of virgin waters for oil explorationAt an oil industry event in Houston in September, representatives of Madagascar’s government went into auctioneer mode. Their message: “Let the bidding commence!” They had traveled to Texas to announce that Madagascar was opening up a large area of marine territory to oil exploration. None of the 44 concessions on offer, which cover 63,296 square […]
- COP24: Will they stay or will they go? Brazil’s threat to leave ParisJair Bolsonaro pledged to leave the Paris accord during his presidential run. But his Amazon agribusiness and mining expansion plans may pose a far bigger threat to forests and global climate.
- Dutch banks’ customers ‘unknowingly’ profit from palm oil companies
Leave a Reply