by Admin | Sep 30, 2016 | Climate Change
Every year the Arctic sees a melting season, where some of the sea ice melts due to increased temperatures and longer daylight hours. This is natural, but the ice has been melting faster in recent years that it used to. This year, Arctic ice melt reached levels in May...
by Admin | Sep 28, 2016 | Articles, Resources, Sustainability
It’s pretty common for people to grow herbs and vegetables during the spring and summer. As the air gets crisp and frost sets in, most plants freeze and die. Many people don’t realize there are a variety of crops that can be planted in the fall. In fact, the...
by Admin | Sep 26, 2016 | Climate Change, Information
The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere between about 10 and 30 miles above the surface of the Earth. Over the tropics, there is an event called the quasi-biennial oscillation, which scientists have been observing since the 1950s. This event is actually pretty...
by Admin | Sep 23, 2016 | Environmental hazards, Green Energy, Information
Nuclear power is always a contentious topic, with people on both sides adamant about the safety or danger of such power. Considering how much we have gained from nuclear power plants across the world, and how few notable accidents there have been, many are inclined to...
by Admin | Sep 21, 2016 | Resources, Sustainability
Canvas shopping bags have become an everyday part of life. Many stores and farmers’ market vendors have stopped giving away plastic bags, expecting customers to bring their own canvas bags or selling paper bags for a nominal price. Some cities have banned plastic bags...
