Outer Banks Jingles: Water safety that sticks
Category: Climate Justice
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US cannabis production forecast sees 23% yearly growth spurt to 2023
Hemp demand is set to see expansive growth throughout the US, but legal marijuana will retain its dominant share of total cannabis demand.
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Accurate weather forecasts save lives. NASA’s Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument, launched on this date 15 years ago on NASA’s Aqua satellite, significantly increased weather forecasting accuracy within a couple of years by providing extraordinary three-dimensional maps of clouds, air temperature and water vapor throughout the atmosphere’s weather-making layer " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cultureofoneworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/airs20170504-16.gif?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cultureofoneworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/airs20170504-16.gif?fit=750%2C422&ssl=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"/> How the ozone hole over Antarctica is healing
Fifteen years later, AIRS continues to be a valuable asset for forecasters worldwide, sending 7 billion observations streaming into forecasting centers every day. Besides contributing to better forecasts, AIRS maps greenhouse gases, tracks volcanic emissions and and indicates regions that may be heading for a drought.
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Opus High Technology has already established an all solar-powered LED cap. Now, they are expanding and launching a new feature for the hat design — a pedometer. HSINCHU, Taiwan, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire | Whether you spend your time outdoors for hunting and fishing, running or hiking, or even just everyday wear, you never know when you’ll need a small, but bright light. Since the company’s hat never needs batteries, the structure is just like any other lightweight, fitted hat. The difference is, the hat design actually includes a white light on the front of the cap’s bill, paired with a red bar of LED lights on the back. These lights can be set to a blinking or constant light. With a Kickstarter campaign, Opus High Technology is bringing even more power to the battery-free, solar-powered LED hats. You can see on the Kickstarter campaign, they are aiming to add a pedometer to the hat, that would sync with a custom app. Being able to track your steps or distance during your activities allows for an even more intuitive lifestyle. Along with a pedometer, there’ll be more color options. These new features allow you to customize your everyday life, enhancing …
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In Nebraska, Food Global Conference unveils advances in water and food security
Topics include enhancing high productivity irrigated agriculture, highlighting challenges and opportunities from the Great Plains to sub-Saharan Africa
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“Splash” the three-toed sloth features in the “Under the Canopy” film sponsored by SC Johnson. Photo Lucas Bustamante " data-medium-file="https://i1.wp.com/cultureofoneworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/full_34447.jpg?fit=722%2C409&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i1.wp.com/cultureofoneworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/full_34447.jpg?fit=722%2C409&ssl=1" data-lazy-srcset=" https://i1.wp.com/cultureofoneworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/full_34447.jpg?zoom=2&resize=265%2C186&ssl=1 530w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"/> SC Johnson launches acre-for-acre match to protect Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest provides a wealth of ecosystem services that are critical for the sustenance of life on this planet.
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Warm river discharge hasten the melting of Arctic Sea ice
River discharge is becoming more important as a contributor to melting sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.
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The River Nile in Egypt " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cultureofoneworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-river-nile.jpg?fit=722%2C409&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cultureofoneworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-river-nile.jpg?fit=722%2C409&ssl=1" data-lazy-srcset=" https://i0.wp.com/cultureofoneworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-river-nile.jpg?zoom=2&resize=265%2C186&ssl=1 530w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"/> Water purifier plant protects Egypt’s only life-giving aquifer, The River Nile
Egypt’s first integrated zero liquid discharge plant reduces fresh water demand on the River Nile by 70 percent.