Environment 29
Earth’s Hottest Month On Record Was This Past July
According to scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July was the hottest month on Earth ever recorded, with an average temperature of 61.9° F. Records of global temperature began in the 1880s. 9 of the 10 hottest months recorded since have occurred after 2005. The NOAA stated in a report that they […]
Volcanic Ash Halts Incoming Bali Flights
Indonesia’s Mount Raung has been spewing ash for several weeks, creating forecasted dangerous ash clouds over Denpasar Airpot. On Friday, Australian airlines Virgin Australia and Jetstar grounded Bali-bound flights. The airlines advised passengers to monitor the situation online. In a statement by Virgin Australia, the airline explained that “conditions remain unsuitable for operations into and […]
UPS Cuts Greenhouse Gases With 46 Million Gallons Of Renewable Diesel
United Parcel Service (UPS) has committed to buying 46 million gallons of renewable diesel made from waste oils and animal fats, delivering on its promise to cut petroleum-based fuel use by 12% in the next two years. Renewable diesel produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel. That means the deal could […]
Baseball Stadiums Across U.S. To Grow Veggies On Roof To Feed Fans
Forget peanuts and Cracker Jacks at the ball game. A handful of Major League Baseball teams across America have started ‘farming the back 40’ – and, in some cases, their sun-drenched stadium rooftops – to add healthier food choices to their concession menus while improving their operations’ sustainability. In the process, these high-profile urban farms […]
Empire State Building Shines A Light On Endangered Species
On August 1st, the Discovery Channel teamed up with the Empire State Building to promote their upcoming documentary “Racing Extinction” (coming this December) with a 40-projector-strong visual spectacle.The 3-hour-long display “Projecting Change” was a larger-than-life light show that covered the exterior of the Empire State and displayed clips of 160 endangered species, including the late and […]