Ritali's Articles

May 29, 2023

The Disappearing Twilight Zone

When we discuss our warming planet, extreme weather events come to mind. We, however, overlook the impact of warming

Apr 20, 2023

A Big Win For A Small Island Nation

Everyone can agree that governments are morally obligated to protect their citizens. But what if countries were also

Mar 24, 2023

India Sees Early Signs Of Heatwaves

Based on extreme heat conditions this past February, India might experience another record-breaking hot summer.

Feb 25, 2023

A Novel Way To Heat Homes

It’s a chilly winter day. The heater isn’t on, yet you’re still warm and cozy. How is this possible? A new technology

Feb 16, 2023

Is the Earth's Core Slowing Down?

Did you know that the center of the earth may turn at a different speed than the surface? Indeed, scientists think

Jan 31, 2023

A Milestone In Fusion Energy

Last December, U.S. scientists announced that they had made a breakthrough in fusion energy, the same chemical

Dec 8, 2022

We Are At 8 Billion Now!

Planet Earth has hit a new milestone! On November 15, our planet began supporting a population of 8 billion humans. It

Nov 21, 2022

Flaring: Why It Matters?

Have you driven by an oil field and seen a burning flame coming out of a tall stack?  Oil fields emit

Oct 2, 2022

Ukraine War: Impact On The Environment

The war in Ukraine has been raging for over 7 months after Russia’s invasion, and the conflict continues to intensify.

Sep 15, 2022

Changing Climate Affects Rice Crops

India, the second-largest producer of rice after China, is suffering from the impacts of climate change. Droughts

May 25, 2022

A Milestone In Renewable Energy

As world economies recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, there was an explosive increase in the need for electricity.

Apr 18, 2022

A Rare Collapse Of East Antarctica Ice Shelf

Climate change has contributed to many unusual environmental occurrences in our world. Last March, another

Mar 12, 2022

What Is Climate Friendly Farming?

Did you know that agriculture contributes to over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions? The U.S. Department of

Feb 11, 2022

Indonesia Votes To Move Its Capital

For the past 76 years, Jakarta has been the capital of the South Asian country of Indonesia. However, Indonesia

Feb 1, 2022

Wood Pellets: Not So Green?

Did you know that nearly 1.8 million homes in the U.S. use wood chips or wood pellets for heating? These 

Dec 5, 2021

Drilling Into The Oldest Ice On Earth

To better understand how our climate is changing and prepare for the future, scientists are turning to climate

Nov 28, 2021

How Can Cities Adapt To Climate?

Did you know that 56.2% of the global population resides in cities? The number of people living in urban areas has

Oct 12, 2021

What Led To Power Cuts In China?

At the United Nations General Assembly in September, China announced that it would no longer build new coal-fired power

Sep 30, 2021

The Concern With Extreme Heat

This past summer, record-setting temperatures in the US negatively impacted thousands of Americans, with hundreds

Sep 25, 2021

A New Field Of Climate Science

Raging wildfires. Record-shattering heatwaves. Catastrophic storms and flooding. These terms are appearing more

Sep 9, 2021

Rain Falls In Greenland For The First Time!

Did you know that 7 billion tons of water fell across Greenland on August 14, 2021? This is the greatest amount of

May 12, 2021

Do Trees Talk To Each Other?

Did you know that trees can communicate with each other?Suzanne Simard, a professor of forest ecology at the University

Apr 26, 2021

Good News For Nepal's Rhinos

Did you know that the current population of one-horned rhinos in Nepal is greater than it has ever been in 20 years?

Mar 16, 2021

Why Is The Ocean Current Slowing Down?

Imagine 5.2 billion gallons of water moving per second -- nearly 100 times the flow of the Amazon River! The Gulf