Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Recognizing this urgency, former Vice President Al Gore has become a leading advocate for climate education and action. One of the tools he has strongly advocated for is Climate Trace - a free service aimed at providing an accessible and timely inventory of... Continue Reading →
ClimateWorks Foundation: Amplifying the Power of Philanthropy to End the Climate Crisis
Amplifying the Power of Philanthropy to End the Climate Emergency ClimateWorks Foundation is a global platform committed to ending the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. With a mission to innovate and scale high-impact climate solutions that benefit both people and the planet, ClimateWorks is dedicated to creating a more sustainable and equitable... Continue Reading →
The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) system
Introduction The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) system is a powerful tool that provides persistent and actionable identification for digital objects. It's an international community of communities, bound by a common interest in persistent infrastructure. This community spans various sectors, including entertainment, standards, the built environment, natural history collections, scholarly communications, and research data. A DOI... Continue Reading →
Harnessing Nature’s Power: How Nature-Based Solutions Can Fight Climate Change
Nature-based solutions are a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. These actions protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems to address societal challenges, including climate change, while providing benefits for both human well-being and biodiversity. The Key Ways Nature-Based Solutions Can Help Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Protecting and restoring forests, wetlands,... Continue Reading →
The Rise of Zombie Fires: A Concerning Consequence of Climate Change
At the training Vice President Al Gore also discussed the increase in climatic disasters especially zombie fires. The Rise of Zombie Fires: A Concerning Consequence of Climate Change In recent years, a new and concerning phenomenon has emerged in the realm of wildfires - the rise of "zombie fires." These fires, also known as "overwinter"... Continue Reading →
Learn How Global Warming is Coming for Your Home
Vice President Al Gore mentioned an article in the Economist this week which I wasn’t sure which one although it looks like the one entitled, Global Warming is coming for your Home published there on 4.11.24. Below is a summary of the article and not the article itself! Global Warming is Coming for Your Home... Continue Reading →
Exploring Thermal Energy Projects: Hands-On Learning for a Deeper Understanding
We discussed Thermal Energy Projects and their Compound Effect and Atmospheric Event as well. (I did not remember all the points however Thermal Energy projects do involve experiments that demonstrate the principles of heat transfer such as conductors, convectors and radiation—such as building solar ovens, or devices that minimize or maximize thermal energy transfer. Thermal... Continue Reading →
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
At our regional meeting we talked about how we should familiarize ourselves with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection website is: dep.nj.gov. They offer opportunities to get involved with them and other resources. They have an amazing newsletter one can sign up for as well. They provide opportunities for public participation and work to... Continue Reading →
The Changing Hydrological Cycle: Impacts of Climate Change
The hydrological cycle, also known as the water cycle, is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface. However, due to climate change, the hydrological cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, with significant changes observed in recent decades. Increased Evaporation and Precipitation As the lower atmosphere becomes warmer, evaporation rates are increasing,... Continue Reading →
What is generative AI?
Definition and Overview Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce various types of content, including text, imagery, audio, and synthetic data. It is a branch of AI that enables machines to learn patterns from vast datasets and then to autonomously produce new content based on those patterns. Generative AI models... Continue Reading →
The Benefits of Attending Free Online Climate Change Events
As the world grapples with the urgent challenge of climate change, it's more important than ever to stay informed and engaged. Fortunately, there are many free online events and conferences that make it easy to learn about the latest climate science, policy developments, and solutions. One of the key advantages of these virtual events is... Continue Reading →