Flooding has always been a problem for certain areas and with climate change, the problem has gotten worse and for some places. Unfortunately, it will continue to do so. It is imperative that there be plans for that so how is the UK dealing with flooding considering that they have been having a bit of trouble with rising waters recently?
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John Lewis Switches Biomethane – fleet will run on cow poo, and that’s great!
Sure cows produce emissions but did you know you could use their poop as fuel? John Lewis is switching their fleet over to carbon neutral cow manure in 2021. Gross? Kind of, yes. But also better for the environment which is really the important thing here. The new biomethane is a switch over from rotting vegetables.
Read MoreScientists Agree Climate Change Is Real – new study confirms what many have been saying for some time
Climate change is real and it is a problem that will leave humanity in extreme danger if not acted on before it’s too late. A new study that has been endorsed by over a thousand scientists confirms what many people already recognize but some still attempt to ignore: Climate change is real and we need to act fast.
Read MoreGoogle Employees Call For Change – request zero emissions and cut ties with climate deniers
Google has recently joined the ranks of companies whose employees are asking them to do better for the climate. More than 1k workers signed a public letter asking that the tech giant make more aggressive steps to mitigate their hand in climate change and to end partnerships with climate denying groups.
Read MoreMicrobes For Dinner – a protein substitute from very humble beginnings
Food is a major focus area when it comes to talks of climate change. Lack of it, the toll cattle and other herd animals are taking on the environment, the lack of space and water for agriculture, etc. These are all issues we’re going to have to wrestle with. There’s one small solution out there though: Microbes.
Read MoreSea Levels Will Affect More People Than Thought – new predictions boost the population that will get wet
How many people would be effected by the rising sea level? Up to 250 million people and that’s no small number of. The even worse news? Even if we do everything to turn back the clock on climate change, the sea levels will still rise by 1-3 feet in the coming decades.
Read MoreClean Energy Can Make Money – one investor talks about a different way to view sustainability
The idea that green energy isn’t profitable is one that (sadly on many levels) holds many parts of the world back from making real, long lasting changes in manufacturing and energy usage. Ibrahim AlHusseini, a successful investor, says that this concept is bunk and the environment can be profitable.
Read MoreOutside Air Conditioning – Qatar tries out a wild plan to handle rising heat
Have you been outside when it’s hot and thought, man, it would be awesome if I could get some air conditioning while I’m out here? Well, they have done this in Qatar to help fight against the overbearing heat.
Read MoreKradle – lift your home above flood waters
In the coming years the coastlines are going to change. Sea levels are rising, this isn’t a fantasy or a myth, it’s a real problem. To that end, waterfront property is still really popular despite the fact that floods will literally take them out whenever the water gets too high. Never fear, Kradle is here and ready to lift your home above the water.
Read MoreEl Nino Is Shifting Westward – and that’s not great
Climate change is shifting yearly weather patterns. In particular, the El Nino events may become more intense as climate change continues. This weather phenomenon can shift weather patterns around the world and exactly how it will act is still up in the air.
Read MoreThe 300 Billion Plan to Fight Climate Change – it’s dirt, just dirt
There’s a radical plan to slow down climate change from UN scientists. It’s going to cost $300 billion but it will buy the world 15-20 years to adapt climate neutral technologies. Is it some new technology? Some high priced program? Nope! The plan is simply turn the degraded land back into working soil and create carbon sinks.
Read MoreTalking To Kids About Climate Change – this six tips will help you get it done
The world is in trouble and children should be aware of it but talking to your kids about climate change can be a little unnerving. After all, you don’t want to scare them but you also want them to be aware so that they can make good choices with their own life. This piece from NPR shares six solid tips for talking your kids about climate change.
Read MoreA Layer of Glass to Help the Arctic? – scientists think it might help to save the ice
The icecaps are melting and this isn’t good for the planet over all but some scientists think we can help slow down this melting by spreading small glass balls over the ice. This will reflect the heat and encourage more ice growth, in theory.
Read MorePlastic To Oil – new process turns bags into oil
There is a ton of plastic in the world and a lot of it is single use. Think plastic bags and water bottles. What we do with these items after their usefulness is over is something that science is struggling with. A new process has turned plastic into oil but don’t get too excited yet.
Read MoreLondon Plane Trees On Their Way Out – Australia is replacing them with climate hardy trees
The ubiquitous London plane tree is going to start disappearing from Australian cities as the country makes a move to plant and encourage more species that are hardier to climate change. Although this is an isolated event, the replacing of trees we mean, more locations may find themselves doing the same.
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