Climate
Four important ocean locations see a weakening of the Atlantic circulation.
A deep branch of the Atlantic's overturning circulation has diminished during the past 20 years at four ocean monitoring locations, according to a recent research. With implications that might go well beyond the open Atlantic, that recently identified pattern transforms a long-standing climate warning into a quantifiable change in the water itself.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Earth's "ghost plume" is so strong that it is physically distorting the planet's interior layers.
In comparison to the Sun's intake, Earth loses about 47 terawatts of heat into space, which is insignificant but essential for plate tectonics, volcanoes, and the magnetic field. It is commonly believed that this outward flow, similar to steam seeping through thick soup, rises gradually by mantle convection.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Volcanic eruptions are causing gold and other valuable metals to leak from the Earth's core and reach the surface.
An enormous reservoir of gold and other valuable metals can be found deep under the Earth's core, hidden beneath the thick crust and searing layers. It has long been thought by scientists that these treasures, which include ruthenium and gold, are still trapped close to the core-mantle border, which is located roughly 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres) below the surface.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
The Minamata Mystery: The day a city in Japan realized their cats—and then their children—were "dancing" toward death.
The sharp, metallic tang of raw effluent cut through the salt-heavy breeze of the Shiranui Sea. A tortoiseshell cat spun in violent, frantic circles on the wooden dock. It wasn't playing. Its spine arched into a rigid, unnatural bow, claws tearing splintered grooves into the wet cedar planks. Foam dripped from its jaws. Then, with a guttural shriek that sounded horribly human, it threw itself directly into the churning grey water and drowned. This was the summer of 1953. The fishermen of Minamata called it neko odori byo—the dancing cat disease. They laughed at first. They stopped laughing when their daughters began to dance.
By The Chaos Cabinet5 months ago in Earth
Countries that might vanish in the next 50 years
Right now, somewhere in the world, a country is disappearing. Not in a movie. Not in a history book. In real time. The maps we grew up with — the ones pinned to classroom walls — may look completely different fifty years from now. And the scary part? This has happened before. The Roman Empire. The Soviet Union. Yugoslavia. All gone. All once thought permanent. So the question is — which countries on today's map are next?
By Shirley Oyiadom5 months ago in Earth
5 Activities to Celebrate Earth Day
You might be skeptical and think one person can't affect climate change or water pollution, but you may change your mind when you see how even the smallest actions add up. When people around you take eco-conscious steps, like recycling or composting organic leftovers, it becomes easier to join in and do your part. In this post, I share simple ways to do something useful for the planet and say thank you to our common home, Planet Earth.
By Alesia Chumakova5 months ago in Earth
Native American Ceremony
Author's note: Years ago, I was in a meeting when some women who came down from the tar sands in Canada had come to speak with women about our water being in trouble. They said it was important for our families, for their future, and for all of us. And that it is the women's job to care for the water.
By Denise E Lindquist5 months ago in Earth
The Larger Buildings Harmed The Climate | New York City Wants to Make That Different
The landmark climate bill Support: Approximately one hundred individuals passionately chanted their support for a historic climate measure on the steps of New York City's City Hall last week.
By Laura Hoover5 months ago in Earth
