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Global Warming and Climate Change – Are They the Same Thing?

is global warming and climate change the same thing

If you are concerned about the effects of climate change, you may have heard of the terms global warming and climate change. These two terms refer to the same thing – the increase in greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity. In fact, the two terms are often used interchangeably, especially in normal communications. In […]

How Do Plants Affect Their Environment?

how do plants affect their environment

When you think about plants, you may have some preconceived ideas about what they do. They take in nutrients and other elements from their environment. That means that they need oxygen and carbon dioxide. They also need water and N to live and grow. However, it is only in recent years that we have understood […]

Tesla’s Mission: Accelerate the Transition to Sustainable Energy

to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy

A key component of Tesla’s mission is to help accelerate the global transition to renewable energy. The transition requires policies and processes that promote the development of alternative and sustainable energy sources. In this article, we’ll discuss the challenges, what needs to be done, and what progress has been made so far. Here are some […]

Using Night Light Emissions for the Prediction of Local Wealth

using night light emissions for the prediction of local wealth

The relationship between local wealth and the number of night lights is strong in most countries in the sample. The study has potential applications in other areas, says Sebastian Schutte, a fellow at the University of Konstanz’s Zukunftskolleg. It is also applicable to other areas besides urban centers. Its method can be easily implemented and […]

Australia’s Carbon Tax and Revenue Neutrality

Australia’s carbon tax

In this article, we discuss Australia’s carbon tax and its revenue neutrality. We look at the effect it will have on businesses and emissions. This article was written with the hopes of providing an unbiased assessment of the carbon tax. You may be pleasantly surprised. Weighing the costs and benefits of the carbon tax, we’ll […]

What is the Hottest Layer of the Atmosphere?

what is the hottest layer of the atmosphere

The thermosphere is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere, located between 80 and 700 kilometers above the ground. This layer is responsible for absorbing and emitting radio waves, short-wave broadcasts, and solar radiation. The thermosphere also possesses the highest concentration of high-energy solar radiation, causing it to be the hottest layer in the atmosphere. It […]

Photosynthesis, the Process That Removes Carbon Dioxide From the Atmosphere, Might Not Be As Efficient As Once Thought

which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Natural processes that remove carbon dioxide from the air are very slow. By comparison, the processes that add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere move quickly. In many cases, carbon dioxide that we add today may stay in the atmosphere for a century or more. Meanwhile, other greenhouse gases may stay in the atmosphere for thousands […]

What is the Coldest Layer of the Atmosphere?

what is the coldest layer of the atmosphere

There are many layers of the atmosphere. We know about the Exosphere, the Mesosphere, the Tropopause and the Tropospheric layer. However, many of us are not aware of the details of these layers and do not know how they work. Here are some facts about these layers. So, you can understand how they work better. […]

In Which Layer of the Atmosphere Does Weather Occur?

in which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur

Weather occurs in three layers of the earth’s atmosphere: the Troposphere, Mesosphere, and Exosphere. The sun’s energy breaks atoms into positively charged ions. These ions are a component of clouds and precipitation. The energy from the sun also breaks up atoms into positive ions. This energy breaks up atoms into positively charged ions, which are […]

The Most Abundant Gas in the Atmosphere

most abundant gas in the atmosphere

Did you know that oxygen is not the most abundant gas in the atmosphere? It’s actually nitrogen, which is four times more abundant. In fact, these two gases make up 99 percent of the “dry air” in the atmosphere. This is because they are responsible for producing all of the oxygen in the air. But […]