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8th Annual Thirst Gala hosted by the Thirst Project Builds Awareness to the Global Water Crisis
The Thirst Project is set to host the 8th Annual Thirst Gala on Tuesday, April 18 from The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. This special fundraising event helps build awareness to the global water crisis that impacts the health to millions of people. “It’s inspiring to see Hollywood coming together to extend a hand to the rest of the world where people aren’t as fortunate. All of our celebrity supporters, youth activists, sponsors and donors make ending the global water crisis possible. They are living proof that any one person can make an impact. Even a single drop makes ripples.”
Tesla Motors and General Motors Compete for Consumers in the Automotive Industry
Renewable energy is hitting a peak interest in developing countries. International communities around the globe are utilizing wind, solar and hydropower energy production. Tesla Motors and General Motors are also looking to turn the page in 2017 with electric vehicles. The two companies are competing for marketshare within the automotive industry. Recently, Tesla Motors noted: 'Model 3 is smaller, simpler, and will come with far fewer options than Model S, but it makes driving feel effortless and offers a good range of at least 215 miles for our starting model.' Furthermore, the Chevy Bolt is estimating their 2017 model will have a
Cattle Poop and Climate Change: A Dietary and Environmental Problem
The amount of methane and greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere continues to build as our annual temperatures continue to increase above average speed. Climate change is real, and it is how we each decide to adapt to the changing climate that will lay foundation for future generations. When problems become solutions real progress takes place. Farmers in California have found a way to turn their cow manure into fuel for their farm. KAWL.org reported from Bob Giacomini’s family dairy farm north of Point Reyes Station: “We capture the methane, it’s pumped off and pumped up to run the
UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Reviews Solar Power in Africa
Areas of Africa will soon be approaching the tipping point at which solar power will be cheaper and more affordable in comparison to fossil fuels. In a recent report, UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that Africa will be tripling its electricity demand by 2030. As the cost for renewable energy continues to decrease with the increase of demand and advancements in solar cell technology, the expansion of renewable in developing areas continues to increase. “The surprising find is that the wind and solar resources in Africa are absolutely gigantic, and something you could tap into for
Cyclone Debbie in Australia a Category 4 Storm with Winds up to 185 mph
Cyclone Debbie is currently a category three storm that is expected to hit Australia on Tuesday as a category four storm. The severe storm is expected to have winds of 140-185 mph. Residents living in low-lying houses near Townsville have been relocating temporarily. Reuters reported on the death that occurred: 'Police blamed the wild weather associated with the storm for a traffic accident in which a 31-year-old female tourist died. Police did not give the woman's nationality.' This storm is set to be the hardest-hitting storm in Australia since Cyclone Yasi in 2011. One person has already died from the weather. This
Scientists in Norway Developing Eco-Friendly Solar Cells with Enhanced Efficiency
Energy production is in a major state of transition. Technology companies such as Apple, Google, Tesla and Amazon are all investing in solar power. This is taking place at the same time as a preliminary budget has been sent to Congress that would defund the Environmental Protection Agency. The large tech companies are aware of the benefits to renewable energy. They have a large demand for power to cool their servers. Apple has reported to have had an excess amount of energy at times for utilizing renewable energy. The debate on cost for solar energy is over. Research how
Residents in Boulder County Under Mandatory Evacuation Due to Wildfire
A wildfire has forced residents in the Boulder area to find safe shelter. Air quality is a major concern for the Boulder County area this weekend. KRDO reported that the fire, which is titled the Sunshine Fire, started in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 19. They also reported a list of roads that will be closed: Poorman Road at Sunshine Canyon Road Timber Trail at Sunshine Canyon Road Sunshine Canyon Drive at Mapleton Ave at 4th Soft Closure: Boulder Canyon Drive at Pearl Street (avoid this area if possible) A red flag warning remains in effect for
Project Sunroof by Google Provides Insight on Solar Power Production in the United States
Google and Project Sunroof recently collected data on the areas in the United States that would be the most viable to produce solar power energy. They collected data covering over 60 million buildings. This project does an excellent job of locating and connecting with the cities that can have the biggest impact against carbon emissions caused by climate change. They released the top ten cities with the highest potential for solar power production. Those cities include: Houston Los Angeles Phoenix San Antonio New York San Diego Jacksonville Oklahoma City Dallas Albuquerque Google also reported data from their nationwide research.
The Bonnaroo Music Festival Annual Sustainability Report from 2016
The Bonnaroo Music Festival has just released their 2016 Sustainability Report covering their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. One of the unique and environmental-based concepts to the Bonnaroo Music Festival is the Solar Stage that is completely run on solar power. Clean Vibes helps coordinate tons of recycling each year at Bonnaroo. In 2016 they collected 155.1 tons of recycling, 347.18 tons diverted from landfill, and 536.22 tons of food waste recovered. Festival organizers have noted that a dollar from every ticket goes directly to sustainability efforts. One of the programs that they have been focusing on is reducing waste
‘Extreme Weather’ by National Geographic Becomes Reality with the Oroville Dam
National Geographic and Sean Casey worked together on an environmental documentary titled Extreme Weather. The project has been released in IMAX theaters, and has a 3D viewing option. The beautiful piece of work captures the beauty within nature, as well as the destruction it can cause globally. Two of the topics they cover is global warming and climate change. The documentary does an excellent job of displaying the differences in weather patterns in correlation to climate change. Recently, the Oroville Dam experienced damage from flooding on February 11, 2017. The dam reached capacity and forced nearly 200,000 people to evacuate. The dam is
The Thirst Project is set to host the 8th Annual Thirst
Renewable energy is hitting a peak interest in developing countries. International
The amount of methane and greenhouse gases being released into the
Areas of Africa will soon be approaching the tipping point at
Cyclone Debbie is currently a category three storm that is expected
Energy production is in a major state of transition. Technology companies
A wildfire has forced residents in the Boulder area to find
Google and Project Sunroof recently collected data on the areas in
The Bonnaroo Music Festival has just released their 2016 Sustainability Report
National Geographic and Sean Casey worked together on an environmental documentary titled