Enviromental News

Rapidly Increasing Hurricane Intensification is Escalating Property Damage and Loss of Life.

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rapidly increasing hurricane intensification
24
Oct

Increased thermal energy stored in the Atlantic Ocean is providing fuel for rapidly increasing hurricane intensification. In the journal Scientific Reports a study of 830 Atlantic hurricanes shows a clear pattern of rapid storm development. Cyclone Trend Analysis Over the Past 50 years Statistically, 8.1% of the hurricanes occurring between the years 2000 to 2020 […]

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Emergency Preparedness

Dangerous Coastal Development. Population Growth in Flood-prone Areas.

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Dangerous coastal development leads to increased destruction.
11
Oct

Dangerous coastal development is exacerbated by rising ocean levels related to a warming planet. A disturbing trend in developing countries is the increase in population growth in areas prone to disastrous flooding. According to a United Nations study, the increasing frequency and intensity of storms poses a higher risk of property destruction and loss of […]

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Electrical Power Generation and Storage

UT Dallas Battery Initiative Funded by $30 Million Dept. of Defense Grant

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Battery research leading to advanced energy storage.
29
Sep

UT Dallas Battery initiative funded by DoD is a three-year award for creating a prototype Energy Storage Systems Campus. The research facility shall be called the Batteries and Energy to Advance Commercialization and National Security (BEACONS) Center. Project goals are “to develop and commercialize new battery technologies and manufacturing processes, enhance the domestic availability of […]

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LED Property Lighting

LED Energy Saving Lighting; Africa Phasing Out CFLs. Improving Quality of Life!

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LED energy saving lighting Africa CFL Elimination
17
Sep

Africa Region requesting the global lighting industry to support an amendment to mercury-lamp phase-out plans. In 2021, Roger Baro wrote to LEDs Magazine highlighting the significance of phasing out fluorescent lights that contain mercury through the Minamata Convention on Mercury C0P4 on behalf of the African region. The governments are working to phase out the […]

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STEM Education

Educational Equality in the United States. How STEM Supports Child Development.

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Chalkboard with the inspirational message 'Always Seek Knowledge'.
06
Sep

Educational equality is highly valued and necessary for all students. In the United States education system learning disparities between racial and ethnic groups is widespread. Researchers continue to investigate why inequality arises, exists, and which populations of children are most affected. A well-rounded quality education is essential for children, their careers, and society. Educational equality […]

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Handheld LED Lighting

Best emergency flashlight for the Home, Car Emergency Kit, and First Aid Kit

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Best Emergency Flashlight Shake Light 40-B
28
Aug

Best emergency flashlight is an audacious claim. What exactly are the capabilities of a flashlight that deserves top billing recognition? What product attributes must be met that allows a flashlight to be recognized as the gold standard? Flashlight Attributes to Consider Attributes for defining the best emergency flashlight are light output, impact resistant housing and […]

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Emergency Preparedness

Renewable Energy and the Societal Benefits of a Global Power Generation Transition

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Renewable energy transition is essential for a sustainable future.
17
May

Renewable Energy Implementation Goes Beyond Power Generation and Global Warming   Power generation around the planet is being converted to renewable energy sources. Electrical energy is a critical element to our daily lives and dependence upon a reliable power grid is increasingly important. There are a variety of ways in which electricity is generated including the […]

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Enviromental News

Environmental Stewardship Education. Learning and Practicing Conservation and Sustainability.

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Environmental Stewardship Education Nature's Beauty
02
Mar

Earth’s rapidly changing environment impacts everybody regardless of location. Environmental stewardship education includes youth and adult students alike. With increasing evidence of negative human impact on the environment which includes rising oceans, destructive severe weather, loss of wildlife habitat and extinction of large numbers of animal and plant species, its critical ecological awareness is taught […]

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Handheld LED Lighting

How Bright Should a Survival Flashlight Be? Is Beam Output the Only Consideration?

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survival flashlight
24
Jan

Survival Flashlight: The Brightest Flashlight is Frequently Not the Best Choice. How Bright Should a Survival Flashlight Be? We all know seeing in the dark is essential for safety and enduring difficult situations. We also know a critical tool for viewing your surroundings during a power outage or during an outdoor adventure like camping, hiking, […]

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STEM Education

NEED Project Stem Education. Harnessing the Energy of the Classroom.

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NEED Project Stem Education Students Learning
13
Jan

EcocentricNow is proud to partner with the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) to strengthen its hands-on STEM experiences and curriculum. NEED trains and assists teachers across the country in harnessing the energy of the classroom

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