Articles for category: Climate & Environment, Energy, Microbiology

Volcanic Influences on Climate

The Microbes That Make Yellowstone Bubble—and Could Power the Future

Trizzy Orozco

If you’ve ever stood beside the steaming, rainbow-colored pools of Yellowstone National Park, you’ve probably wondered what gives these places their otherworldly appearance. But what if I told you the answer isn’t just stunning—it’s alive? Hidden within those boiling waters, a microscopic drama is unfolding. Millions of tiny organisms, thriving where almost nothing else can ...

Wind turbines in Canberra.

How Canberra is Leading the Way in Renewable Energy Adoption in Australia

Anna Lee

In recent years, the capital city of Australia, Canberra, has emerged as a beacon of innovation and commitment when it comes to renewable energy adoption. As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, Canberra’s progressive approach provides a compelling model that demonstrates effective climate action. This article explores how Canberra is ...

These Forests Hum With Natural Electricity

These Forests Hum With Natural Electricity

Andrew Alpin

Deep in ancient woodlands, an invisible symphony plays continuously. Not the rustle of leaves or chirp of birds, but something far more mysterious: the gentle hum of flowing through towering trees and pulsing beneath the forest floor. Scientists have discovered what generations of forest dwellers might have sensed intuitively. Our oldest forests are natural power ...

Horizon with scattered earthquake lights during sunset.

How Earthquakes Can Cause Strange Blue Lights in the Sky

Trizzy Orozco

Picture this: the ground trembles, windows rattle, and just as panic begins to rise, an otherworldly blue glow bursts across the night sky. It’s not a scene from a science fiction movie—it’s a phenomenon that has left countless eyewitnesses awestruck and even terrified. These mysterious blue lights, known as “earthquake lights,” have been reported for ...

The Animal That Symbolizes Each Element of Nature

The Animal That Symbolizes Each Element of Nature

Andrew Alpin

Throughout human history, we’ve always looked to the natural world to understand ourselves and our place in the universe. Animals, with their distinct behaviors and habitats, have become perfect symbols for the four classical elements that make up everything around us. From the soaring eagle representing air to the steadfast bear embodying earth, these creatures ...

Solar panels and wind turbine in a snowy landscape, showcasing renewable energy sources.

World’s Largest Solar-Battery Storage Project Now Approved in Fresno, California

Andrew Alpin

In a bold leap toward a zero-carbon future, California is poised to host the world’s largest integrated solar and battery storage project in Fresno County. Named the Darden Clean Energy Project (DCEP), this initiative has just been greenlit under the state’s accelerated permitting scheme. Once operational, it promises to be a game changer—not just in ...

Algae photobioreactor, sustainable energy, biofuel

How Dutch Scientists Are Using Microalgae to Create Sustainable Biofuels

Trizzy Orozco

As the world grapples with climate change and dwindling fossil fuel reserves, the quest for sustainable energy solutions has never been more critical. Enter the innovative world of microalgae, where Dutch scientists are blazing a trail in developing sustainable biofuels. These tiny aquatic organisms could hold the key to a cleaner, greener future, offering a ...

Windmills on green grass field under white clouds and blue sky.

The Energy Crisis: How Can We Shift to Renewable Energy Sources to Save the Planet?

The world is facing an unprecedented energy crisis characterized by soaring energy demands, depleting fossil fuels, and the dire impact of climate change. The over-reliance on non-renewable energy sources has contributed significantly to environmental degradation. As the global population continues to grow, so does the need for energy, making the transition to renewable sources not ...

green energy

How Close Are We to an Energy Revolution? Three Innovations You Need to Know

Suhail Ahmed

The energy transformation of the planet finds itself in first gear. Even with decades of progress in wind, solar, and battery storage, fossil fuels still account for most of world energy consumption; their share has dropped just 6% since 1990. Concurrent with this, carbon emissions in 2024 reach yet another record high, highlighting the pressing ...