Child of the Year and the Soap that Cures Skin Cancer
Just over a year ago, I lost my aunt—a person very dear to me—to that insidious disease. Since then, I often think about cancer—all those people who fight valiantly despite poor medical prognoses, the arduous and uncertain treatments, and the…
How Degraded Are Freshwater Systems – What the United Nations Report Reveals
The state of our freshwater ecosystems has been highlighted in a study conducted by UN-Water and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Through three reports on progress in the area of freshwater resources, it has been shown that a significant…
Climate change transforms Pacific Islands
A triple whammy of accelerating sea level rise, ocean warming and acidification is imperilling Pacific Islands, which face growing threats to their socioeconomic viability and indeed their very existence because of climate change. A scenic view of terraced rice fields…
Accelerated Growth Trend of Solar Capacities
The prevailing stance in expert circles today regarding solar energy is undeniably positive. Particular emphasis is placed on its achieved technological maturity and the most rapid growth trend compared to other renewable energy sources, making comparisons with the future share…
A 600-Year-Old Coral Records Changes in Pacific Ocean Temperatures
Global warming is affecting the increase in sea and ocean temperatures, leaving its mark on underwater life. One such coral in Fiji, over 600 years old, has recorded how the temperatures of the Pacific Ocean have changed throughout its long…
Cloud Seeding with Drones as a Response to Drought
After a severe drought hit the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in China, the country has begun testing revolutionary technology that uses drones for cloud seeding to induce rainfall wherever needed. According to Chinese media reports, the TB-A drones, typically used in…
Australia is Building the World’s Largest Solar Area
The world’s largest solar area project, named the Australia-Asia Power Link, will power three million households and is located in the Northern Territory of this continent. The project has already received the green light. It will cover an area of…