Climate
The Earth did not have oxygen from the beginning; will it disappear in the future?
Earth is a habitable planet, and the key to its habitability is the presence of oxygen. Of course, life does not have to have oxygen to survive, but only with oxygen can more advanced forms of life evolve. Because the more complex life forms, the greater the energy consumption, and oxygen itself can release a lot of energy, knowing how to use oxygen is the key to the evolutionary development of life. After billions of years of evolution, "aerobic organisms" have been able to leave the Earth to explore the universe, while "anaerobic organisms" are still bacteria. Oxygen is good, but it did not exist on the Earth from the beginning, in the early formation of the Earth, there is no oxygen on the Earth. During that period, the Earth was still extremely unstable, volcanic eruptions can be said to be the daily landscape of the planet, and a large number of volcanic activities released a large number of harmful gases.
By Sue Torres4 years ago in Earth
The sun's gravity is so strong, why won't the eight planets be sucked over and then hit the surface of the sun?
Why do the eight planets revolve around the sun instead of flying directly towards it? Wasn't it agreed that the gravitational force of the Sun is very strong?
By Richard Shurwood4 years ago in Earth
ESG and Sustainability will Continue to Gather Momentum and Attract Billions of Dollars in Investments
Momentum is building around ESG. Policy makers, asset managers and business are now more willing to integrate ESG and sustainability thinking in their investment strategies. Furthermore, President Biden has successfully approved a half a trillion Climate Bill creating positive momentum on ESG actions and climate risk reduction.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Earth
What is it like in a Hurricane?
Honestly, a hurricane is a lot of anxiety. First you see a storm brewing. You have days to worry about it, pouring over the estimated track, wondering when you should start to panic. You check the weather twenty times an hour in the days leading up to the storm. And every hour, every update matters. The track can change at any moment. You have a small window of a couple of days to make the very important decision of how much you are going to panic and prepare. If you wait too long, it is too late.
By Meghan Thew4 years ago in Earth
Forget Collapse: Things May Be Like This Until You Die
There has been a lot of talk of collapse recently. A study out of Harvard asserts that civilization might collapse if we do not make substantial changes. The Doomsday Clock has been moved to 100 seconds till midnight. It would surprise few to wake up one day and receive an alert on our phones telling us that a missile was launching, another plague had started, or that food reserves could no longer support our current population.
By Alex Mell-Taylor4 years ago in Earth
Oymyakon at -71°C, a trip into the extreme cold, do you dare to come?
Located in the northeastern part of Russia's Siberian region, Oymyakon is a small, unassuming village that once had a record low temperature of minus 71.2 degrees Celsius. Since becoming famous, it has attracted many thrill-seeking travelers.
By Clemmens Crofton4 years ago in Earth
The probability is very high! Rare "triple" La Niña or early winter, the winter of 2022 will be very cold?
In recent years we have also heard a lot about La Niña and the effects of global climate change. In 2022, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Climate Prediction Center provides a more comprehensive analysis of La Niña during the summer months.
By Bettye Lutz4 years ago in Earth
