The deepest parts of the ocean are like the last frontier for humans to explore. It is very difficult to get to these places, as it needs special equipment, expertise and money. In 2020, scientists went to the bottom of the Mediterranean. The team used a vehicle called the Limiting Factor and went t
Pacific Palisades will stay closed to people other than residents and approved contractors. The residents of the area are worried. They fear crime will increase if outsiders are allowed in. They are fretful that looters, squatters will occupy the empty houses. These houses are empty because of the w
Bamako, a large city in Mali, relies heavily on the mighty Niger River. It is a lifeline that supplies water for economic activities and the daily needs of the city. But, there is a huge problem. It is becoming harder to predict just how much water will be available in the future. The gap between w
Imagine waking up to a world where the ground beneath you shivers more times than you can count on one hand. But this was the reality on the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece, recently. Residents and tourists on the island experienced a series of 200 earthquakes. These earthqu
The world's water treatment plants churn out a mountain of sewage sludge every day. This stuff is a hassle to manage and dispose of safely because it's messy and expensive. The sun is powerful. A lot of people have been thinking about using it to dry out this sludge. This is the process of using
You might hear lots about renewable energy (RE) these days. These are like wind turbines and solar panels. They are really important to fight climate change, but do you know how they affect cities or towns? One way to look at things is with the idea of friendly or unfriendly ground. This is
On a Saturday afternoon in Martinez, a leak in a refinery led to a massive explosion and a huge fire. The fire burned fiercely and sent dark smoke across Martinez, Pacheco, and Clyde. The refinery is known for having a lot of problems, so maybe this shouldn't have been a surprise. Luckily, all emplo
First, let's talk about the big picture, energy consumption and financial technologies like Bitcoin are two things that are currently shaping how we think about sustainability. They are the key factors. Understanding the interactions between these two can help us see how new technologies affect i
It's fascinating how something as simple as treating farm animals can have a major impact on the environment. This happens to be true with Ivemectin. Ivermectin is a common drug to treat cattle and anywhere else. But it has more to it than most people know. This is not new since it had been used f
In the never-ending battle against pesky pests, scientists are always on the lookout for natural allies. One such ally is the tiny wasp, Trichogramma chilonis, which targets the eggs of the Helicoverpa species. These wasps are superheroes in tomato fields, where Helicoverpa pests can cause significa
