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Antarctic Ice Sheet Is Melting, No One Can Stop It

Global warming may surface in the headlines every so often but it can actually be seen happening in the Antarctic Ice Sheet. This huge body of ice is gradually melting and scientists say there is no way we can stop it.

Science

NASA Study Says That Civilization May Collapse Soon

Climate change as well as the uneven distribution of wealth and resources is pushing civilization towards its own demise. This has been revealed by a recent study commissioned by NASA.

Science

It’s Time To Recycle The Wasted Heat Energy

Nearly all major power plants release heat or steam as part of their functioning. While some recycle and use this heat, others waste it. In US, a mere 12% of the electricity is generated from recycled heat. And that needs to change now.

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1800-year-old Letter Reveals How This Roman Soldier Used To Live His Life

In January of this year, we reported that a family members posted a letter on internet - which was written by their late grandmother around 18 years ago - hoping that to decode it. And lately, a letter which was written 1,800 years ago by a Roman soldier has been found which reveals how this Roman soldier used to live his life.

Science

Climate Change Will Soon Become Impossible To Solve, UN Report Says

Climate change is a critically important global issue which is most often played down by industrial lobbies and such for their own gains. A leaked UN report now says that if unresolved within the 15 years, climate change will become impossible to tackle.

Science

Arctic Sea Ice Increases By 50% Over A Year

For the past many years, scientists have been lamenting that the polar ice is losing its volume, leading to drastic climatic changes. Now, an ESA satellite has surprisingly revealed that the volume of sea ice in the Arctic has increased by 50% over a year.

Green Tech

Kiribati, An Island Nation, Will Drown In A Rising Pacific Ocean By 2030

Kiribati is a country that comprises of a number of islands in central Pacific. Having a population of more than 100,000, Kiribati currently faces the threat of being overrun by the rising seas. So the residents of this island nation are trying to seek refuge elsewhere.

Green Tech

President Obama Details Out Climate Change Action Plan

President Obama has long been stating that he intends to take concrete actions towards curbing environmental pollution and tackling the issue of climate change. After a lot of wait, he has finally announced a 21-page climate change initiative which outlines the efforts his government will undertake in order to tackle the issue.

Development

2012 Was The Hottest Year On Record For The US

Climate change has significantly affected the common weather patterns in recent years. Not only that, average temperatures are witnessing a mount by each passing year. Now, the U.S. government has confirmed what many had been feeling throughout 2012 - it was the hottest year on record.

US CO2 Emissions Lowest In Last 20 Years

According to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Agency, the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the U.S. has dropped to a 20-year low. The drop comes as surprise to officials and scientists practicing related trade. The main reason behind the surprising drop in carbon dioxide emissions is said to the result of recent shift to natural…

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