Category: Environment
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Department of Energy Grants to Focus on Clean Energy Research and Development
This week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states. The projects will work to solve a wide range of problems—from cybersecurity for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to new ways to detect radiation threats and new ways to manufacture lithium metal for…
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About Coral Bleaching
One of the many detriments to our underwater world is coral bleaching. Coral bleaching is the process in which colorful, healthy coral loses it’s a symbiotic algae and photosynthetic pigments that keep the coral alive and healthy. The algae on coral greatly assist the coral in living. It helps deposit calcium carbonate, which strengthens the…
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The Endangerment of the Blue Whale
One of the larger species of whales being affected by human activities is the blue whale. This species was on the brink of extinction in the late 1800s and early 1900s, around the time of the Industrial Revolution. The main cause of this creature’s endangerment is commercial whaling. Commercial whaling is defined by the hunting…
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Check Your Air Quality
Cross-posted from airnow.gov AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our website and app highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views. AirNow’s interactive map even lets you zoom out to get the big picture or drill down to see data…