The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, once hailed as a groundbreaking achievement in renewable energy, faces an uncertain future just 11 years after its grand opening in the harsh landscape of the Mojave Desert. This massive solar thermal plant, sprawling across five square miles of federal land near the California-Nevada border, is struggling to compete with the … [Read more...] about 11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert
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Huge fish ‘kills itself’ after being startled by camera flash in aquarium
A heartbreaking video has resurfaced online, capturing the tragic moment a tuna fish seemingly died after being startled by a barrage of camera flashes in a Japanese aquarium. The incident, believed to have occurred in 2013, highlights the potential dangers of unregulated photography in animal enclosures and underscores the importance of responsible wildlife viewing … [Read more...] about Huge fish ‘kills itself’ after being startled by camera flash in aquarium
Scientist makes startling discovery at Earth’s deepest point: ‘What a disgusting and embarrassing display’
In a groundbreaking expedition to the Challenger Deep, the deepest point on Earth, renowned scientist Dawn Wright made a startling discovery: a discarded beer bottle. This shocking find, miles beneath the ocean's surface, serves as a stark reminder of humanity's devastating impact on the planet and the urgent need for environmental action. The Depths of Pollution: The … [Read more...] about Scientist makes startling discovery at Earth’s deepest point: ‘What a disgusting and embarrassing display’
Are Offshore Wind Farms Actually Harming Whales?
Offshore wind farms are becoming an essential player in the battle against climate change, providing clean, renewable energy to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. However, recent claims about their impact on marine life, especially whales, have sparked a wave of concern. Former President Donald Trump recently raised alarms, suggesting that wind turbines are driving whales … [Read more...] about Are Offshore Wind Farms Actually Harming Whales?
The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say
The Common Murre, a seabird critical to Alaska’s marine ecosystems, is at the center of a devastating environmental crisis. Recent research highlights that a marine heatwave, dubbed “the Blob,” has triggered the largest recorded single-species mortality event in modern history, claiming nearly half of Alaska’s Common Murre population. The Scope of the Disaster Between … [Read more...] about The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say