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The Imminence of the Destruction of the Space Program
New calculations put the date much closer than we should be comfortable with
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5 Checklists to Choose the Right Solar Installer in India
After the announcement of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the demand for solar panel installation has reached a new high in India. 1.28 crore new registrations were done and 14.84 lakh applications were submitted (as of 12 Aug 2024) on the portal For solar subsidies, getting the correct solar system at the correct price is also important. Most of the customers don’t know too much about the technicalities of solar systems. Therefore, you must choose a genuine, trusted solar system installer with good experience. Here are the top 5 checklists to choose solar installers in India.
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Scientists reviewed 7,000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
Global action is urgently needed to tackle microplastic – and the problem has never been more pressing.
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Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?
For decades it seemed as if nothing could change the trajectory of population growth. But a huge change is looming.
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Creating a throw-away culture: How companies ingrained plastics in modern life
Plastic has become embedded in everyday life. That’s because for the last 70 years, the plastics industry convinced consumers to embrace the material for its low cost and disposability.
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‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals
Companies knew for decades recycling was not viable but promoted it regardless, Center for Climate Integrity study finds
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How to make DIY Solar Eclipse Glasses
Imagine witnessing a cosmic event where the moon temporarily hides the sun, creating an awe-inspiring sight! But, here's the catch: looking at the sun, even during an eclipse, can severely harm your eyes. That's where DIY solar eclipse glasses come in. Understanding Solar Eclipses What is a Solar Eclipse? Picture this: the moon sliding between the sun and Earth, casting its shadow. That's a solar eclipse! It's nature's magic show that darkens the sky for a bit. Types of Solar Eclipses There are three types: total, partial, and annular. Each brings its own spectacle, influencing the kind of glasses you'd
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Intentional creation of carbon-rich dark earth soils in the Amazon
Fertile soil known as Amazonian dark earth is central to the debate over the size and ecological impact of ancient human populations in the Amazon. Dark earth is typically associated with human occupation, but it is uncertain whether it was created intentionally.
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The sun's activity could peak 2 years early, frying satellites and causing radio blackouts by the end of this year, experts say
The sun has had an unusually large number of sunspots this year forcing scientists to revisit their predictions of when the solar maximum will hit.
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1st Plastics Pollution Weather Forecast Predicts 88 Pounds of Microplastic Over Paris
Diplomats from 175 countries gathering in Paris for plastics treaty talks on Monday may want to pack an umbrella, but not just because there's a chance of rain.
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Beyond Human: A Billion Years of Evolution and the Fate of Our Species
Our lifespans might feel like a long time by human standards, but to the Earth it's the blink of an eye. Even the entirety of human history represents a tiny slither of the vast chronology for our planet. We often think about geological time when looking back into the past, but today we look ahead. What might happen on our planet in the next billion years?
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World's Most Popular Herbicide Causes Dramatic Convulsions in Worms
The notorious weed-killer, Roundup, originally made by Monsanto and acquired by Bayer, has been found to cause seizure-like convulsions in roundworms.
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Australia's Massive Bushfires Spawned a Dramatic Heat Anomaly in The Stratosphere
Massive swathes of wilderness and the lives of billions of animals were extinguished into ash and smoke during Australia's Black Summer bushfires.
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Solar storm HITTING Earth tomorrow; Radio Blackouts expected in many regions
A solar storm is expected to hit the magnetic fields of Earth tomorrow, August 3. High-speed solar winds moving towards the Earth are responsible for the incoming storm. Aurora display and radio blackouts are expected.
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How did Earth avoid a Mars-like fate? Ancient rocks hold clues
Approximately 1,800 miles beneath our feet, swirling liquid iron in the Earth’s outer core generates our planet’s protective magnetic field. This magnetic field is invisible but is vital for life on Earth’s surface because it shields the planet from solar wind—streams of radiation from the sun.
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Today Is 'Overshoot Day', And That's Not a Good Thing
"Earth Overshoot Day" – marks a tipping point when people have used up "all that ecosystems can regenerate in one year"
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UN Warns of ‘Total Societal Collapse’ Due to Breaching of Planetary Boundaries
A landmark report by the United Nations concludes that ‘global collapse’ is becoming more likely. But was it watered-down before being published?
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Pollution from SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic's rockets could harm human health as well as Earth's climate, study says
The study found that the concentration of nitrogen oxides released into the atmosphere was considered "hazardous to human health" under WHO standards.
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Revealed: the ‘carbon bombs’ set to trigger catastrophic climate breakdown
Exclusive: Oil and gas majors are planning scores of vast projects that threaten to shatter the 1.5C climate goal. If governments do not act, these firms will continue to cash in as the world burns
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A New Study Has Identified a Dominant Force Driving Evolution on Earth Today
Mounting evidence suggests humans are now a major driving force of evolution on Earth. From selective breeding to environmental modifications, we're altering so much of our world that we're not only now driving the climate, but the direction of life
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