Since a single warm day can stress Adelie penguins to the point of collapse and death...it may come as no surprise that Antarctic climate change is an especially big concern. In addition to the well-known effects of glacier and ice shelf melt, warming temperatures could alter penguin food sources and nesting habitats. But a new study suggests that the biggest threat to … [Read more...] about Does Climate Change Threaten Penguins?
Do animals make greenhouse gases?
The question of whether animals produce greenhouse gases is a controversial one. While some scientists believe that the answer is yes, others think it’s an issue that should be left to nature. There are many pros and cons for either side of this debate, but in the end, what matters most is how we choose to proceed as humans. Which will it be? Let’s make our decision based on … [Read more...] about Do animals make greenhouse gases?
Tips for Enhancing Wildlife Habitats
There are many management practices for enhancing wildlife habitats and today we’re going to share as many of those tips as possible. We hope that this list will inspire you to find new ways to help wildlife in your local area, too! Brush Piles Creating brush piles is an excellent way to provide cover and shelter for some animals. Some wildlife use brush piles as a den … [Read more...] about Tips for Enhancing Wildlife Habitats
The Physics Behind Solar Power
The process of how solar power works isn’t all that complicated. Today we’re going to share the ins and outs of how solar power works to help you understand the physics behind solar power. With renewable energy, wind, and solar among the top, being the future of energy as a whole it’s important you know how the process works! The current is moved around from the solar … [Read more...] about The Physics Behind Solar Power
Why We Should Care About Climate Change
As the conversation surrounding climate change and what we can do as human beings to slow it down, we wanted to focus on why you should care about this topic today. We have a list of a few reasons why climate change is something that everyone must think about and care about. Below are our reasons why we should care about climate change, what are your reasons? We All … [Read more...] about Why We Should Care About Climate Change