Science
Renewable Energy in the Middle East: A revolution in the making
The UAE, the 6th largest oil producer in the world was the first leading Middle East energy producer to host the Climate Conference of the Parties COP28. The global summit, attended by over 160 word leaders, was not only successful in bringing the decision makers together, but also succeeded in advancing 2050 NetZero negotiations (a near future with zero carbon emission). The UAE leadership is resulting in stronger climate mitigation actions and investment from energy producers. This new leadership is also based on a clearer understanding of the climate risk in the region, as MENA is one of the world’s regions most affected by climate change and variability (IAE 2023), both in terms of GDP losses and loss of competitiveness. This positive change is based in oil and gas rich Arab countries' visions documents, aiming to diversify their economies away from hydrocarbons.
By Andrea Zanon3 years ago in Earth
What will happen if we killed every Mosquito on Earth
The idea of eradicating mosquitoes from the Earth has been proposed and discussed due to their role as disease vectors and nuisances to humans and other animals. While it may seem like a straightforward solution to eliminate mosquitoes, there are several potential consequences and considerations to take into account:
By mike webster3 years ago in Earth
Global Warming: The Heavyweight Matchup – United States vs. China
The climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. As the world grapples with the increasingly urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, two major superpowers stand at the center of the debate: the United States and China. These two nations hold immense sway over the trajectory of global warming, and their actions (or inactions) will have ramifications for generations to come.
By Fathima Asna3 years ago in Earth
Creating a Seamless Digital Passenger Experience Driven By Data
Research from transportfocus has found that passengers' priorities centre around the ‘reliability and punctuality’ of services, as well as ‘accurate and timely information’ on train arrival and departure times.
By Rachel Gray3 years ago in Earth
Stories untold
Over the span of the last century, the infamous Bermuda Triangle has played host to a series of perplexing disappearances involving both ships and aircraft. This enigmatic region, extending from the Bermuda Islands to Florida and Puerto Rico, covering an expansive 805,000 square kilometers, has become a focal point for scientific investigation due to its mysterious and dramatic events. Notably, the Bermuda Triangle has witnessed incidents where ships, though intact, are discovered without a soul on board, casting an eerie shadow over the Rubicon in 1944 and the Friendship Rosalia in 1840, frozen in temporal suspension with untouched meals awaiting vanished sailors.
By Peculiar Beauty3 years ago in Earth
Loss of Home:. Content Warning.
waves slammed relentlessly against the coast, engulfing everything in their path. Rising sea levels were more than a distant threat to the people of Seaview Village; they were a sad reality that was creeping steadily closer to their houses. Among them was the Martinez family, who had lived in this coastal town for centuries.
By Obioha Dubeson3 years ago in Earth
