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Germany – energy vs. the environment

Campaigning, Climate Change, Energy, Fossil Fuels January 18, 2023
Lützerath and Garzweiler coal mine

Back in 2021 Germany was celebrating the election of a new coalition government (which includes the Green party) and hopes were high for a new era of environmental action. But now, Germany, like much of Europe, is struggling with energy supply issues due to the war on Ukraine. As a result, it looks extremely likely that climate policies will fall, as short term solutions for this more immediate issue take priority. A small town called Lützerath has become a key site in this battle between energy and the environment…

Green revolution brings fresh hope in the midst of climate emergency

Climate Change August 12, 2021

What’s Going On Here? After weeks of coverage of severe climate disasters and the world’s leading climate scientists delivering their starkest warning yet, stating that major climate changes are inevitable and irreversible, we all are ready for some GOOD NEWS – so let’s clear the stage for some updates on the UK’s green revolution!  What Does This Mean? Last month, the Independent…

Ice, Ice, Life? Researchers discover marine organisms beneath 3000ft of Antarctic ice shelf

Oceans February 18, 2021

What’s Going On Here? Researchers extracting sediment core from the seabed on the south-eastern Weddell Sea made a surprise discovery, when their camera sent down the borehole revealed a life-bearing rock – 16 sponges accompanied by 22 unidentified animals.  What Does This Mean? The footage of the boulder shows it is home to at least two types of sponge and other organisms,…

Artificial intelligence reveals an unexpectedly large count of trees in the West African Sahara and Sahel

Biodiversity January 20, 2021

What’s Going On Here? A team of international scientists combined detailed satellite imagery with a deep learning algorithm and managed to find millions of trees in the West African Sahara and Sahel. Using this kind of beneficial AI technology will contribute to a better understanding of the importance of trees outside of forested areas and their role in mitigating degradation, climate change…

Trees uptake of carbon dioxide predicted to drop as rising temperatures make autumn leaves fall earlier

Nature December 2, 2020

What’s Going On Here? New research predicts that global heating will cause trees to drop their leaves three to six days earlier than expected. Consequently, forests will absorb and store significantly less carbon dioxide than scientists had hoped. What Does This Mean? In preparation for the coming winter, leaves of deciduous trees change their colour while suspending growth and extracting nutrients. This…