| Conservation Institute https://www.conservationinstitute.org/category/earth-matters/global-warming-climate-change/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:10:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.conservationinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-icon-32x32.png | Conservation Institute https://www.conservationinstitute.org/category/earth-matters/global-warming-climate-change/ 32 32 Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy and Its Effect To The Environment https://www.conservationinstitute.org/pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-energy/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:02:01 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2434 While everyone has probably heard the term “nuclear energy” and likely made jokes about nuclear energy pros and cons involving extra fingers, glowing skin, or Homer Simpson, knowing what nuclear energy actually is and what it does is far less common. As far as human participation goes, nuclear energy has been around since the beginning […]

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]]> Pros and Cons of Hydropower – Most Widely Used Of Renewable Energy https://www.conservationinstitute.org/pros-and-cons-of-hydropower/ Sat, 05 May 2018 13:56:58 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2438 Hydroelectric power, or hydropower, refers to using moving water to generate electricity. Water flowing downhill turns turbines that drive electric generators. Reservoirs created by dams allow operators to precisely control the rate of water flow and the amount of power produced. A release pipe called a penstock concentrates the force of the elevated water in […]

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]]> The Pros and Cons of Geothermal Energy – Clean and Cost Effective Power Source https://www.conservationinstitute.org/pros-and-cons-of-geothermal-energy/ Thu, 03 May 2018 13:49:00 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2442 Fossil fuels have been the primary source of energy for human civilization since the start of the industrial revolution. While coal, oil and natural gas still supply most of the world’s energy, growing concerns about dwindling supplies and the carbon released when these fuels are burned have spurred a search for clean, renewable energy sources. […]

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]]> What is Plasma Energy? Carbon-Free and Renewable Power Generation https://www.conservationinstitute.org/what-is-plasma-energy/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:09:56 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2458 Plasma energy is produced when fusion takes place in a controlled and magnetized environment. Plasma is the fourth state of matter, a gas in which a sufficient amount of energy is present to enable ions and electrons to coexist. Scientific evidence suggests that plasma is actually the most common state of matter in the universe, […]

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]]> Industrial Pollution: Causes and Effects And Biggest Culprits Of Global Warming https://www.conservationinstitute.org/industrial-pollution/ https://www.conservationinstitute.org/industrial-pollution/#respond Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:07:41 +0000 https://www.conservationinstitute.org/?p=2191 Starting in the 18th century and gaining popularity in the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution brought about drastic changes in the social and economic lives of humans. The benefits of the revolution are felt even today, but so are the adverse effects. The introduction of industrialization brought about industrial pollution. During the revolution, technology, manufacturing, […]

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]]> https://www.conservationinstitute.org/industrial-pollution/feed/ 0 Green Technology https://www.conservationinstitute.org/green-technology/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:50:19 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2446 Green technology combines science and technology to reach a goal of repairing the world’s ecosystems. Also known as environmental or clean technology, this strategy encompasses a wide variety of techniques, such as green building, recycling and using clean energy. The ultimate goal is to conserve nature and make the Earth a sustainable place for future […]

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]]> The Pros and Cons of Wind Power – Cost Effective and Environment Friendly https://www.conservationinstitute.org/the-pros-and-cons-of-wind-power/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:42:25 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2465 In today’s world, there seems to be a growing focus on practices that are sustainable and respectful of the environment.  This includes turning to forms renewable energy as alternatives to fossil fuels. One of the most well-known and visible examples of a sustainable energy source is wind power. If you’ve ever been on a road trip and […]

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]]> Are Grassland Animals in Danger of Losing Their Habitat? https://www.conservationinstitute.org/grassland-animals-in-danger/ https://www.conservationinstitute.org/grassland-animals-in-danger/#respond Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:05:09 +0000 https://www.conservationinstitute.org/?p=2113 The grassland is home to majestic creatures that many in the western world can only hope to see in a zoo. Animals like elephants, cheetahs, and lions thrive in the grassland environment, but the biome is at increased risk as human development continues to expand. The grassland ecosystem is diverse but fragile. Since the climate […]

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]]> https://www.conservationinstitute.org/grassland-animals-in-danger/feed/ 0 Map: Net Changes In Forest Area https://www.conservationinstitute.org/map-net-changes-in-forest-area/ https://www.conservationinstitute.org/map-net-changes-in-forest-area/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2013 13:47:00 +0000 https://www.conservationinstitute.org/?p=1161 Below: Map indicating the the net changes in forest area 2000-2005 (note that all the areas in red – decrease of more than 50% – are in the tropics and the majority of the loss are prime habitat for primates.   Taken form the FAO 2005 publication: Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005; Progress towards sustainable […]

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]]> https://www.conservationinstitute.org/map-net-changes-in-forest-area/feed/ 0 Potential Impacts of Climate Change https://www.conservationinstitute.org/potential-impacts-of-climate-change/ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 21:25:18 +0000 https://www.conservationinstitute.org/?p=1098 The thermohaline circulation is a global ocean circulation. It is driven by differences in the density of the sea water which is controlled by temperature and salinity (Broecker, 1995). The thermohaline circulation is sometimes called the “ocean conveyor belt” and plays an important role in supplying heat to the polar regions. There are projections that […]

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