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Mudslides, Flash Flooding and Harsh Weather in Southern California Destroys Houses and Kills 17 People
More Than a Dozen People Are Still Missing The devastation in Southern California following a recent surge in flash flooding and mudslides has taken 17 lives, and destroyed over 100 houses. Montecito, California is the area that has been hit the hardest by the recent storms. Residents are still trying to piece together their lives, while over a dozen people are still missing. The heartbreaking stories of those that have lost loved ones is overwhelmingly painful. The men and women working to save residents in Montecito are true heroes. Currently the Coast Guard and National Guard are working to find
The Impact that Non-Organic Cotton has on the Environment and Our Health
Find Out the Implications of Non-Organic Cotton One of the most interesting concepts that I have been indirectly taught by the WWE Professional Wrestler, Gardener, and Amateur Environmentalist Daniel Bryan is how important buying organic cotton is to our personal health and the environment. When I first heard him talking about the importance of non-organic cotton, I metaphorically rolled my eyes like many other people. Once I started researching more about this topic, I went from being ignorant and dismissive, to being informed and empowered. Several major clothing companies such as Patagonia, prAna, and Pact Appeal provide organic options. Watch over the
An International View on Air Pollution and Climate Change
Explore Solutions to Air Pollution Air pollution is one of the largest problems that spans across developed countries. Each country takes a unique stance on creating solutions to this issue. The Guardian recently reported that air pollution in the United Kingdom causes over 40,000 premature deaths each year. In order to build solution to this epidemic, they noted: 'Five cities and 23 local authorities have been selected in the new plan to come up with measures to reduce illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide by December 2018.' China is taking the problem of pollution, and making a positive out of a negative.
Where to Camp and How to Build a Solar Filter for a Camera to Capture the Solar Eclipse From Southern Illinois
The rush to capture the upcoming solar eclipse has the United States centerstage for this monumental event. Many spectators will want to capture the solar eclipse with their smartphone cameras. To achieve the best results, it is best to have a solar filter to protect your eyes, as well as the photograph. It will be smart to plan ahead to have a solar filter ready. Supplies will get short closer to August 21. Currently, the Craft Shop within the Southern Illinois University's Student Center is helping photographers put together solar filters for cameras. Weather Prediction AccuWeather is currently reporting
The Science Behind Fungi being able to Detect Radiation in Soil and the Atmosphere
The University of Extremadura recently published research covering the connections between fungi and radiation. They uncovered that fungi can detect and measure the amount of radiation in the air and soil. The team measured the amount of radionuclides, (an atom that has excess nuclear energy, making it unstable) within mushrooms in Europe. Environmental Radioactivity Laboratory of the University of Extremadura (LARUEX) and Science Daily reported on the author's point of view: "This quantification is made using transfer coefficients that compare the radioactive content in the receptor compartment of the radioactive contamination, that is to say in the fungi, to that existing
The Antarctica Iceberg Rift is Slowly Fragmenting the Larsen C Ice Shelf through Global Warming
A recent rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf has been reported to be one of the largest splits between two ice shelfs in modern history. Environmentalists and more often the people within the public have been reducing, reusing and recycling products to decrease global warming. One of the big problems is the policies that major corporations follow with regulations set by the government. Over the next three years our country will be little help to set new regulations to decrease one of the largest carbon footprints on earth with the industrial industry of the United States. Our mass
Tesla and Solar City is Reshaping the Solar Power Industry
The future of clean energy has arrived with the latest roofing tiles from Tesla and Solar City. Bloomberg has recently reported that the company is producing roofing projects at $42 square foot including materials and labor. In October, Tesla will begin with production of two roofing tiles featuring a smooth glass and a textured glass tile. During a recent TED Talks discussion, Elon Musk shared insight on upcoming projects. Overall, Musk does an excellent job of showing how he refines a product or service. In each industry Musk refines and reforms modes of production. He has reduced the amount of
Lightning in a Bottle Announced their Speaker and Workshop Lineups
The Lightning in a Bottle festival has announced their speaker and workshop lineup featuring discussion covering natural history, local plants, science, and spirituality. Lightning in a Bottle Arts and Music Festival is located at San Antonio Lake in Bradley, California. The event will take place this upcoming May 24-29. Lightning in a Bottle 2017 beacon lineup. Photo provided. Lineups for the remaining Points of the Compass and its musical performances will be announced in the coming weeks. Browse over the workshop and speaker lineups: Speakers/Presentations Andrea Armeni - Sustainable Activism: Using Money to Make Change Chris Tooker
A Global Look at Honey Bees and their Role in the Environment
Honey bees are a vital part to the ecosystem. They help by pollinating and also play a critical role in maintaining natural plant communities and ensuring production of seeds in most flowering plants. The BBC reported Beekeeper Gavin Ramsay said: "Scottish native honey bees are a brown bee with a reputation for frugality which helps them withstand even the dreichest of Scottish weather. But, like the Scottish Wildcat, it has been getting increasingly difficult to find good pure examples and if we don't take action to reverse their decline we may see them disappear." The YouTube clip goes over honey production
Residents North of Sacramento Informed to Evacuate Near the Oroville Dam Site
On Monday, February 13 more than 180,000 people have been told to leave their homes due to risk of flooding north of Sacramento. The recent storms that left an excess amount of water on the ground are currently causing large problems for residents trying to find a place to stay during the flooding. One of the local residents, Edward aka Tricky on Twitter, tweeted: Evacuees welcome at my home. Tweet @ me if you need a place to sleep. #OrovilleDam #OrovilleSpillway — Edward aka Tricky (@_its_Tricky_530) February 13, 2017 The Los Angeles Times has a live feed on their
More Than a Dozen People Are Still Missing The devastation in Southern
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Explore Solutions to Air Pollution Air pollution is one of the largest
The rush to capture the upcoming solar eclipse has the United
The University of Extremadura recently published research covering the connections between fungi
A recent rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf has been
The future of clean energy has arrived with the latest roofing
The Lightning in a Bottle festival has announced their speaker and
Honey bees are a vital part to the ecosystem. They help
On Monday, February 13 more than 180,000 people have been told