climate
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A Trove of Ancient Hunting Artifacts Has Melted Out of a Norwegian Ice Patch
Researchers have uncovered what they’re calling a “bonanza” of ancient arrows and other hunting equipment, as well as signs of prey, on a remote Norwegian ice patch. The cache is a striking example of the burgeoning field of ice patch archaeology, which is unfortunately growing as the planet melts down. Global warming is shaping the…
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Don’t Rush Into a Hydrogen Economy Until We Know All the Risks To Our Climate
There is global interest in the potential for a hydrogen economy, in part driven by a concern over climate change and the need to move away from fossil fuels. This month, for example, Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, released a report showing the use of clean hydrogen as a fuel could slash aviation emissions, including…
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TNT’s Snowpiercer Is Like An Apocalyptic Law & Order Spin-Off Set On A Train
TNT’s adaptation of Snowpiercer chugs along similar narrative tracks as both Bong Joon-ho’s film of the same name and Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel Le Transperceneige, which inspired both live-action stories. Within moments of the TV series’ premiere episode, though, you can see that it’s a train speeding in its own distinct direction in…
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It’s Finally Raining In Australia
Australia has been on fire. Perhaps you’ve heard.