http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:07:49 +0000 MyBB http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=318 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 06:47:54 +0000 Matthew Ahmadi]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=318 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46289641
This article talks about how researchers have come up with a new way of tracking elephants, via the vibrations that the animals make. They recorded the vibrations generated by wild elephants in Kenya while walking and calling, using instruments known as geophones. They can find out what the elephants are doing even when they are some distance away and can trace what location they are in as well.

I find this to be really helpful as it could help with the fight against poaching in real time as well as offering insights into their behavior. Elephants are an endangered species so I'm glad to hear that scientist are keeping track of these elephant to make sure they are safe at all times. With this new way of tracking elephants, they could find out which areas are dangerous for the elephants to be nearby and which ares are safe for them to have there own habitat.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46289641
This article talks about how researchers have come up with a new way of tracking elephants, via the vibrations that the animals make. They recorded the vibrations generated by wild elephants in Kenya while walking and calling, using instruments known as geophones. They can find out what the elephants are doing even when they are some distance away and can trace what location they are in as well.

I find this to be really helpful as it could help with the fight against poaching in real time as well as offering insights into their behavior. Elephants are an endangered species so I'm glad to hear that scientist are keeping track of these elephant to make sure they are safe at all times. With this new way of tracking elephants, they could find out which areas are dangerous for the elephants to be nearby and which ares are safe for them to have there own habitat.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=317 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 05:54:47 +0000 Brandon McCabe]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=317 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46407249

This article talks about the United Kingdom pulling out of the Galileo project they had been apart of. This project was started by the EU and is essentially a network of satellites orbiting earth that gives people access to the USA´s GPS such as citizens, army and government. This move comes about due to Britain voting to separate from the UK, this is called Brexit. 

Why is this so important? The UK along with other European countries put in about 1.4 billion Euros into this project to put these satellites into orbit, and with them separating they will no longer have access to these which will cause them to lose lots of important intel. Only the countries that have remained in the EU will be able to access these satellites. Britain has begun putting money into sending their own satellites that will act as their own Galileo type satellites. Britain wants it their way, and they will do anything to get it. 

Conflict has been stirred as well because of this as one of Theresa Mays ministers over this decision she made regarding the Galileo project. Many people believe this will hurt Britain greatly in the long run, while the government is remaining confident that their plan will pan out positively.

In conclusion, it is important that we have efforts that enable people to access data like the Galileo satellites did. Now that Britain is no longer apart of this, they will no longer have the data these satellites give. Sure, they said they were putting money in for new satellites that are British owned, but who knows if they will actually carry it out. For all we know, it could just be the typical banter some governments say to keep us people quiet. We must always take every opportunity to gain as much data as possible for every aspect of our society.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46407249

This article talks about the United Kingdom pulling out of the Galileo project they had been apart of. This project was started by the EU and is essentially a network of satellites orbiting earth that gives people access to the USA´s GPS such as citizens, army and government. This move comes about due to Britain voting to separate from the UK, this is called Brexit. 

Why is this so important? The UK along with other European countries put in about 1.4 billion Euros into this project to put these satellites into orbit, and with them separating they will no longer have access to these which will cause them to lose lots of important intel. Only the countries that have remained in the EU will be able to access these satellites. Britain has begun putting money into sending their own satellites that will act as their own Galileo type satellites. Britain wants it their way, and they will do anything to get it. 

Conflict has been stirred as well because of this as one of Theresa Mays ministers over this decision she made regarding the Galileo project. Many people believe this will hurt Britain greatly in the long run, while the government is remaining confident that their plan will pan out positively.

In conclusion, it is important that we have efforts that enable people to access data like the Galileo satellites did. Now that Britain is no longer apart of this, they will no longer have the data these satellites give. Sure, they said they were putting money in for new satellites that are British owned, but who knows if they will actually carry it out. For all we know, it could just be the typical banter some governments say to keep us people quiet. We must always take every opportunity to gain as much data as possible for every aspect of our society.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=316 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 05:52:25 +0000 Jaidan_a]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=316 Is it remotely feasible to remove 12 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air? Every year. For decades to come?

Is the question that is portrayed in this article which really got me into thinking, would something like this even be plausible? and would it even be worth the millions of dollars that would be taken out of tax payers dollars to do so? 

The article states that not only would something like this be possible, but it would help avoid serious climate change related dangerous, however the downside to this is that we may already be too late, and that the worst of climate change is already in the works.

Its without a doubt in my mind that climate change is something that will effect not only the life of me, but my kids, and my grandchildren as well, however if theirs anything that can be done to ensure that the generations after us are living in a world that is as clean as possible, why aren't we making that a priority? ]]> Is it remotely feasible to remove 12 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air? Every year. For decades to come?

Is the question that is portrayed in this article which really got me into thinking, would something like this even be plausible? and would it even be worth the millions of dollars that would be taken out of tax payers dollars to do so? 

The article states that not only would something like this be possible, but it would help avoid serious climate change related dangerous, however the downside to this is that we may already be too late, and that the worst of climate change is already in the works.

Its without a doubt in my mind that climate change is something that will effect not only the life of me, but my kids, and my grandchildren as well, however if theirs anything that can be done to ensure that the generations after us are living in a world that is as clean as possible, why aren't we making that a priority? ]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=315 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 02:43:57 +0000 Vanessa Angotti]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=315 https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-envi...om-the-air

Scientists in Wales are looking at how slag heaps can be used to remove CO2 from the air in the fight against climate change. Slag is the waste left over from an old ironworks and the researchers at Cardiff University are using it to suck the gas away.

The technique isn't perfect, and won't completely solve the wider global warming problem, but I believe that it will still help. I think even the smallest actions will help because eventually they will all add up and make a change and we can fight against climate change. I think we should try everything and anything that we can do, even if it seems like it won't change or do anything. We need to try to remove the CO2 from the air now because it will be too late if we leave it all to the last minute.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-envi...om-the-air

Scientists in Wales are looking at how slag heaps can be used to remove CO2 from the air in the fight against climate change. Slag is the waste left over from an old ironworks and the researchers at Cardiff University are using it to suck the gas away.

The technique isn't perfect, and won't completely solve the wider global warming problem, but I believe that it will still help. I think even the smallest actions will help because eventually they will all add up and make a change and we can fight against climate change. I think we should try everything and anything that we can do, even if it seems like it won't change or do anything. We need to try to remove the CO2 from the air now because it will be too late if we leave it all to the last minute.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=314 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 01:33:14 +0000 Eric Jude Jacob]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=314 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46400957

This article is about how 51 pilot whales that died after becoming stranded on a beach in the Chatham Islands. This phenomenon is becoming uncommon as it has become more and more frequent over the recent years. While the exact reasons remain unclear, experts say malnourishment, illness and warming waters may add to the causes. In my opinion the human impacts of population, shipping noise and military sonar have added to the whales beaching.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46400957

This article is about how 51 pilot whales that died after becoming stranded on a beach in the Chatham Islands. This phenomenon is becoming uncommon as it has become more and more frequent over the recent years. While the exact reasons remain unclear, experts say malnourishment, illness and warming waters may add to the causes. In my opinion the human impacts of population, shipping noise and military sonar have added to the whales beaching.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=313 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 01:13:06 +0000 Mathew Amorim]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=313 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46374141

This article is mentioning the fact that over the past couple of years the world is experiencing some of the hottest years. This year alone is registered as the fourth hottest year ever recorded. Scientists say that the first 10 months of this year have been over 1C hotter than in year of 1850-1900, the state of climate mentions that of the last 22 years, 20 of them have been the hottest ever recorded. If this temperature continues to consistently rise the WMO say the temperature in 2100 will by 3-5C hotter.

I believe that if the science is showing us that the world is indeed getting hotter, then we should start taking serious measures to at the very least try to stabilize the temperature instead of constantly increasing it. It is pretty obvious that our actions as a society is harming the environment, I believe that more strict rules should be made to ensure our environment stays safe.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46374141

This article is mentioning the fact that over the past couple of years the world is experiencing some of the hottest years. This year alone is registered as the fourth hottest year ever recorded. Scientists say that the first 10 months of this year have been over 1C hotter than in year of 1850-1900, the state of climate mentions that of the last 22 years, 20 of them have been the hottest ever recorded. If this temperature continues to consistently rise the WMO say the temperature in 2100 will by 3-5C hotter.

I believe that if the science is showing us that the world is indeed getting hotter, then we should start taking serious measures to at the very least try to stabilize the temperature instead of constantly increasing it. It is pretty obvious that our actions as a society is harming the environment, I believe that more strict rules should be made to ensure our environment stays safe.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=312 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 23:35:06 +0000 Zachary Tavares]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=312 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46358789

This article is about an extinct species of rhino, now referred to as "the unicorn rhino", that lived on Earth up to about 39000 years ago. It is known as the unicorn rhino because of the big horn that stuck our of its head. This species of rhino was originally believed to have gone extinct around 100000 years ago, but new evidence shows that the rhino actually survived for a lot longer than that. Scientists believed that the rhino died out because it was too much of a picky eater, and did not last long after the Ice Age. 

Scientists are confident that learning about the "unicorn rhino" will teach us a lot about the remaining rhinos on Earth, and how to keep them from going extinct as well. Today, only five remaining species of rhino remain, and few survive in the wild due to things such as poaching and habitat destruction. As humans, we can not let another species go extinct. We must do all we can to keep the rhino on this planet.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46358789

This article is about an extinct species of rhino, now referred to as "the unicorn rhino", that lived on Earth up to about 39000 years ago. It is known as the unicorn rhino because of the big horn that stuck our of its head. This species of rhino was originally believed to have gone extinct around 100000 years ago, but new evidence shows that the rhino actually survived for a lot longer than that. Scientists believed that the rhino died out because it was too much of a picky eater, and did not last long after the Ice Age. 

Scientists are confident that learning about the "unicorn rhino" will teach us a lot about the remaining rhinos on Earth, and how to keep them from going extinct as well. Today, only five remaining species of rhino remain, and few survive in the wild due to things such as poaching and habitat destruction. As humans, we can not let another species go extinct. We must do all we can to keep the rhino on this planet.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=311 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 23:19:00 +0000 Zachary Tavares]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=311 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46400957

This article is about the large amount of whales that have been getting stranded and dying on the beaches of New Zealand over the past few weeks. The article points out that while whales getting stranded on beaches are not rare, it is usually just a singular whale, but lately, there have been large groups of whales dying on the beaches. One of the factors of this happening is that the whales may be sick, injured or hungry, and by the time they reach the beach, they are either dying or already dead. Another reason that the whales are dying is that they may sometimes make navigational mistakes. The whales sometimes mistake shallow water for deep water, and they are not suited for living in shallow water. They then end up getting stranded by the tide. Another reason, and probably the biggest one, is that whales have a tendency to follow each other, or follow one leader. So, if one whale enters a spot of danger, all the other whales may follow, and they might all end up dead.

I believe that, as humans, it is our responsibility to take care of the animals in the world. The whale is a great animal, and if this continues on for any longer, it could become threatened or endangered in the wild. We need to do whatever we can to help save the whales.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46400957

This article is about the large amount of whales that have been getting stranded and dying on the beaches of New Zealand over the past few weeks. The article points out that while whales getting stranded on beaches are not rare, it is usually just a singular whale, but lately, there have been large groups of whales dying on the beaches. One of the factors of this happening is that the whales may be sick, injured or hungry, and by the time they reach the beach, they are either dying or already dead. Another reason that the whales are dying is that they may sometimes make navigational mistakes. The whales sometimes mistake shallow water for deep water, and they are not suited for living in shallow water. They then end up getting stranded by the tide. Another reason, and probably the biggest one, is that whales have a tendency to follow each other, or follow one leader. So, if one whale enters a spot of danger, all the other whales may follow, and they might all end up dead.

I believe that, as humans, it is our responsibility to take care of the animals in the world. The whale is a great animal, and if this continues on for any longer, it could become threatened or endangered in the wild. We need to do whatever we can to help save the whales.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=310 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 03:12:34 +0000 BenNourse]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=310 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46385691
The earth is going through a extinction crisis.
there are three main things you should know
1 Understand the implications of biodiversity loss
The loss of plant and animals that we are losing are effecting the biodiversity even more.
2 Think about what you eat
our meat preferences contribute to climate change, which in turn effects habitats and then leads to more loss of animals .
3 Think about what you buy
the produce you buy might come from an effected habitat.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46385691
The earth is going through a extinction crisis.
there are three main things you should know
1 Understand the implications of biodiversity loss
The loss of plant and animals that we are losing are effecting the biodiversity even more.
2 Think about what you eat
our meat preferences contribute to climate change, which in turn effects habitats and then leads to more loss of animals .
3 Think about what you buy
the produce you buy might come from an effected habitat.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=309 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:01:01 +0000 Blake Cherpin]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=309 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46370601

This article highlights the benefits of the Pest Risk Information Service (Prise). This system is ran in the UK, and it utilizes satellites that detect early warnings of extreme pest problems that will effect countries with a lot of agriculture. Right now this system is working with 34 countries across Africa and Asia. Prise has reached and helped about 18.3 million farmers so far, and helped boost their crop yield by 13%. It is hoped that it will reach its target of helping boost yield by 20%+. This program is ran by the Center for Agriculture and Bio science International development Agency (CABI). Prise works by sending farmers mobile alerts when they read a warning or possible threat. This way, farmers have time to spray the appropriate pesticide and take other measures. Additionally, CABI "plant doctors" are able to help farmers get back on track if their crops are devastated by pests or otherwise compromised before Prise is implemented in that farmers region. 

This system is helping (generally) poor farmers and their families, who live in poverty, gain more wealth through higher crop yields. This helps the family save up more money, and eventually reach the programs goal, moving them out of poverty and helping them live more comfortable and sustainable lives. 

 I strongly agree and support this program, and i love what CABI is doing. I've heard of many issues with Africa's economy caused by these huge organizations coming into Africa and spoon feeding the people everything they need. An economy cannot run on having everything given to them. Think of this example, a small business in Africa, run by a family. They are selling clothing in their town, to try and make a living and better their life. They have reasonable prices and have a fair share of customers. Now an organization like the blue cross comes in and gives everyone in the town free clothing to "help" them. This is good for some people in the short term, but now everyone is getting free clothes so that family who has a clothing store is out of business, and cannot gain wealth. Therefore they cannot make money and put that money back into the economy by spending it, this worsens the economy. This is obviously true also for other business types as well (farmers, doctors etc). The Prise system is great because it supports the African economy, and helps people gain money on their own.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46370601

This article highlights the benefits of the Pest Risk Information Service (Prise). This system is ran in the UK, and it utilizes satellites that detect early warnings of extreme pest problems that will effect countries with a lot of agriculture. Right now this system is working with 34 countries across Africa and Asia. Prise has reached and helped about 18.3 million farmers so far, and helped boost their crop yield by 13%. It is hoped that it will reach its target of helping boost yield by 20%+. This program is ran by the Center for Agriculture and Bio science International development Agency (CABI). Prise works by sending farmers mobile alerts when they read a warning or possible threat. This way, farmers have time to spray the appropriate pesticide and take other measures. Additionally, CABI "plant doctors" are able to help farmers get back on track if their crops are devastated by pests or otherwise compromised before Prise is implemented in that farmers region. 

This system is helping (generally) poor farmers and their families, who live in poverty, gain more wealth through higher crop yields. This helps the family save up more money, and eventually reach the programs goal, moving them out of poverty and helping them live more comfortable and sustainable lives. 

 I strongly agree and support this program, and i love what CABI is doing. I've heard of many issues with Africa's economy caused by these huge organizations coming into Africa and spoon feeding the people everything they need. An economy cannot run on having everything given to them. Think of this example, a small business in Africa, run by a family. They are selling clothing in their town, to try and make a living and better their life. They have reasonable prices and have a fair share of customers. Now an organization like the blue cross comes in and gives everyone in the town free clothing to "help" them. This is good for some people in the short term, but now everyone is getting free clothes so that family who has a clothing store is out of business, and cannot gain wealth. Therefore they cannot make money and put that money back into the economy by spending it, this worsens the economy. This is obviously true also for other business types as well (farmers, doctors etc). The Prise system is great because it supports the African economy, and helps people gain money on their own.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=308 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:40:31 +0000 BenNourse]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=308 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46347453

This post talks about how co2 emissions are on the rise and ways to prevent it.
The United nations says the emissions are on the rise because of economic growth in the past few years.
The united nations also says that the peak of cutting emissions should have been close to done by 2020 but now they think that the pairs climate pact will not be completed until 2030.
They say to help with this problem to raise the emissions tax on bigger companies.
I think this is a good idea to raise the taxes on carbon emissions since these emissions are a big factor to the global heating]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46347453

This post talks about how co2 emissions are on the rise and ways to prevent it.
The United nations says the emissions are on the rise because of economic growth in the past few years.
The united nations also says that the peak of cutting emissions should have been close to done by 2020 but now they think that the pairs climate pact will not be completed until 2030.
They say to help with this problem to raise the emissions tax on bigger companies.
I think this is a good idea to raise the taxes on carbon emissions since these emissions are a big factor to the global heating]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=307 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:47:56 +0000 Mathew Amorim]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=307 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46347453 it talks about the rise of CO2 in 2017 by 1.2%, even though it is a small percentage CO2 is still rising which in the long run will affect society. According to the UN by 2030 CO2 emissions would have to decrease by 55% of today's emissions to keep the 1.5C goal. Scientists say that nations must raise their efforts five fold just to stay on track for that 1.5C goal, at this rate the temperature rise is heading towards 3.2C by the end of this century.

I believe that as a society we have to realize that as our current rate the Earth's magnetic field which protects us from the sun's UV rays will not last very much longer. I think that we should start putting our efforts into preserving what we have left in order to survive safely as long as possible. Most people do not think that what they are doing will affect the earth's  atmosphere but if all humans are thinking like that then we will end up affecting the atmosphere trimaticaly.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46347453 it talks about the rise of CO2 in 2017 by 1.2%, even though it is a small percentage CO2 is still rising which in the long run will affect society. According to the UN by 2030 CO2 emissions would have to decrease by 55% of today's emissions to keep the 1.5C goal. Scientists say that nations must raise their efforts five fold just to stay on track for that 1.5C goal, at this rate the temperature rise is heading towards 3.2C by the end of this century.

I believe that as a society we have to realize that as our current rate the Earth's magnetic field which protects us from the sun's UV rays will not last very much longer. I think that we should start putting our efforts into preserving what we have left in order to survive safely as long as possible. Most people do not think that what they are doing will affect the earth's  atmosphere but if all humans are thinking like that then we will end up affecting the atmosphere trimaticaly.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=306 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:04:08 +0000 Tamara Taylor]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=306 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46227763

This article focuses on how a women fell in love with and found the passion of trying to save the Sumatra's Leuser Ecosystem, the last wilderness are that alows animals like orangutan's, rhinos, elephants, and tigers to live in the wild. It talks about how big companies are going onto the land, destroying the habitat's and ecosystems in order to clear it to plant and grow palm oil, which is a top most profitable crop in the world. This development and industrialization is threatening to destroy the very fragile enviornments in the area. 

I think this article provides a very personal story on how one individual has been inspired to do better for the world by creating awareness and highlighting the reality of what big coporate companies are doing in order to make money and well as meet consumer needs. In order to fix try to fix this issue the companies that are destroying the environment, need to have more strict rules and regulations that they abid by in ll situations. Another way to fix this issue is to raise awareness, which is already being worked towards, and have people that either do not know or do not care, understand the outcome of the companies' ways. ]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46227763

This article focuses on how a women fell in love with and found the passion of trying to save the Sumatra's Leuser Ecosystem, the last wilderness are that alows animals like orangutan's, rhinos, elephants, and tigers to live in the wild. It talks about how big companies are going onto the land, destroying the habitat's and ecosystems in order to clear it to plant and grow palm oil, which is a top most profitable crop in the world. This development and industrialization is threatening to destroy the very fragile enviornments in the area. 

I think this article provides a very personal story on how one individual has been inspired to do better for the world by creating awareness and highlighting the reality of what big coporate companies are doing in order to make money and well as meet consumer needs. In order to fix try to fix this issue the companies that are destroying the environment, need to have more strict rules and regulations that they abid by in ll situations. Another way to fix this issue is to raise awareness, which is already being worked towards, and have people that either do not know or do not care, understand the outcome of the companies' ways. ]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=305 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:33:18 +0000 Tamara Taylor]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=305 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46360212

The European Union has set a plan that will make them climate neutral by 2050. What this means is that for everything you take out (or put in), basically anything that causes a negative effect on the environment has to be compensated with an action that counteracts the damages made. The example from the article is the increase of the Earth's temperature from vehicle and power plant emissions must be counteracted by planting new forests to remove the greenhouse gases in the air. The EU has decided to take on this goal as scientists have said that in order to keep Earth's temperatures under 1.5C, a net-zero emissions rate is crucial.   

The EU has a head start as they haave decreased their emissions from 1990 by 20%, which they plan to double by 2030 and eventually cimate neutral. They plan to expand their current energy providing technologies (solar and wind energy) as well as increase the insulation in household's decreasing the energy consumption of houses and structures. The EU has also found that the goal will be expensive but it will actually boost the economy for 2%. 

In my opinion, I think the EU taking the big leap is providing hope for the planet and is very inspiring. I hope that the EU will reach its goal and if other countries that have not already taken measures towards cutting their own emissions will see that the EU has done and be inspired to do the same. This article is one of many articles and methods of awareness that are out there in today's world that are all working towards the same goal, saving the planet. This article just adds to the awareness and actions that are needed to maintain our home.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46360212

The European Union has set a plan that will make them climate neutral by 2050. What this means is that for everything you take out (or put in), basically anything that causes a negative effect on the environment has to be compensated with an action that counteracts the damages made. The example from the article is the increase of the Earth's temperature from vehicle and power plant emissions must be counteracted by planting new forests to remove the greenhouse gases in the air. The EU has decided to take on this goal as scientists have said that in order to keep Earth's temperatures under 1.5C, a net-zero emissions rate is crucial.   

The EU has a head start as they haave decreased their emissions from 1990 by 20%, which they plan to double by 2030 and eventually cimate neutral. They plan to expand their current energy providing technologies (solar and wind energy) as well as increase the insulation in household's decreasing the energy consumption of houses and structures. The EU has also found that the goal will be expensive but it will actually boost the economy for 2%. 

In my opinion, I think the EU taking the big leap is providing hope for the planet and is very inspiring. I hope that the EU will reach its goal and if other countries that have not already taken measures towards cutting their own emissions will see that the EU has done and be inspired to do the same. This article is one of many articles and methods of awareness that are out there in today's world that are all working towards the same goal, saving the planet. This article just adds to the awareness and actions that are needed to maintain our home.]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=304 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:26:42 +0000 BenNourse]]> http://www.studyphysics.ca/mybb/showthread.php?tid=304 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46260959
This post talks about the threat that solar storms have for human.
huge solar storms have been recorded to cause mines off coasts of countries to just explode on its self.
Scientists estimate that huge solar storms like this happen once every 100 year
planning ahead: scientists have to look at the sun closely to monitor it satellites tend to fail when a solar storm happens so they can predict it up to six hour before it happens
solar storms are becoming a huge problem that even the UK has put it on their risk factor list in recent years.]]> https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46260959
This post talks about the threat that solar storms have for human.
huge solar storms have been recorded to cause mines off coasts of countries to just explode on its self.
Scientists estimate that huge solar storms like this happen once every 100 year
planning ahead: scientists have to look at the sun closely to monitor it satellites tend to fail when a solar storm happens so they can predict it up to six hour before it happens
solar storms are becoming a huge problem that even the UK has put it on their risk factor list in recent years.]]>