by Admin | Nov 7, 2016 | Conservation
The United States has long purported to put a lot of weight behind the freedom of religion, and a respect for religions. But that respect has never been extended to Native Americans and other indigenous peoples in any real way, least of all when respecting those...
by Admin | Oct 5, 2016 | Green Energy, Sustainability
Alternative energy sources have been growing in popularity in recent years, especially solar and wind power. However, excess energy still needs to be stored for when days are overcast or the air is still. To keep up with an increasing trend of generating electricity...
by Admin | Oct 3, 2016 | Conservation, Sustainability
Coral reefs are not just beautiful, they’re an essential part of the coastal ecosystems in which they occur. They harbor extensive biodiversity, and provide a lot of resources for people living near them. However, overfishing, increasing ocean acidification, and...
by Admin | Sep 16, 2016 | Conservation
De-extinction, the process of recreating and reintroducing extinct species, may seem like science fiction, Jurassic Park comes to mind, but there is some real potential for the concept. Some scientists think that it is simply a matter of time before we are able to...
by Admin | Sep 9, 2016 | Climate Change, Conservation, Sustainability
The decline of the Mayan civilization after the 9th century has long remained, and likely will remain, a mystery. As with any such situation, there were likely a lot of factors, but one of them might have been water. Computer models developed at Technical University...
