Lab explosions are a lot more common than you might think. In fact, the US Department of Labor reports that every year there are about 10,000 lab accidents in this country alone. That's one accident every 2 hours! So it’s important to understand what causes these lab explosions and how they can be prevented. Lab explosions can have a significant impact on the environment, … [Read more...] about Do Lab Explosions Cause Environmental Issues
All About COP26
COP26 is a conference that happens every year in the United Kingdom It is called the United Nations Climate Change Conference in full and it lasts 2 weeks long. This year's slogan was: "Uniting the world to tackle climate change". Although it might not sound like a big deal, COP26 was the first conference that happened after the U.S. government announced its withdrawal … [Read more...] about All About COP26
What Animals Will Survive a Long Cold Weather Spell
A long cold spell like the one that swept most of Europe in March 2014 has killed hundreds of people, left thousands of schools closed, and halted air traffic. Many animals were also victims: we know about a few, such as the camels in Bosnia-Herzogovinia stranded with no food in the snow. But with the exception of these individual stories, there has been no research on how … [Read more...] about What Animals Will Survive a Long Cold Weather Spell
What’s the Best Way to Produce Heat in Winter?
The most economical way to produce heat in winter is with a gas furnace. A gas furnace runs on natural gas, propane, or fuel oil and emits no pollutants into the environment. They can be expensive to install but often pay for themselves over time because they save electricity costs produced by electric furnaces. Gas furnaces also do not need much maintenance or … [Read more...] about What’s the Best Way to Produce Heat in Winter?
Can Animals Sense Weather Changes?
It is commonly believed that animals can predict when weather changes are coming. Our four-legged friends seem to be able to sense these changes in the air and react accordingly. They might look for shelter or sometimes refuse to come inside at all. If there is one thing I know about my pets, they definitely do not like storms. If I forget to bring them inside during a … [Read more...] about Can Animals Sense Weather Changes?