Category Archives: Enviromental News

Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, LED Property Lighting

Streetlight Installation, Past and Present. Safety and Inclusion

Posted on by ECN Staff
Streetlight installation along a busy road.
24
Apr

In cities and urban areas, streetlight installation is considered essential for illuminating roadways, parking areas, and sidewalks. Traffic engineers understand that streetlighting or area lighting enhances community safety, but its installation has not always been equally applied. The importance of professionally planned streetlight installation that includes distribution, and maintenance extends beyond area illumination. It also […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

East Coast Earthquake of 2024. Natural Disaster Alert for the Tri-state Area.

Posted on by ECN Staff
East coast earthquake. Red pin showing epicenter.
11
Apr

On April 5th, 2024, residents in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and beyond experienced a moderate earthquake. A natural phenomenon that is unusual for the U.S. east coast. Measuring magnitude 4.8 on the Richter scale the widespread shaking fortunately only caused minor damage. Although the physical ramifications were negligible the psychological effect of the ground […]

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Enviromental News, Handheld LED Lighting

Magnetic Force: Powering the Planet and Shake Rechargeable Flashlights

Posted on by ECN Staff
Magnetic Force inside a Fusion Reactor
28
Mar

Physicists define magnetic force as an invisible field of energy between electrically charged particles. It is responsible for the action of electric motors, conventional power generation, and is essential in concentrating high energy plasma to produce and contain a fusion reaction. Commercial nuclear fusion power is advancing towards reality. Fusion will change human civilization, and […]

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Enviromental News

2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Intense Global Implications

Posted on by ECN Staff
Atlantic Hurricane Satellite Image
14
Mar

The anticipation surrounding the upcoming 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is marked by forecasts predicting extreme tropical storm activity. Experts point to the transition from El Niño to La Niña weather pattern as a significant factor driving this forecast. Supporting the prediction is historical weather data showing La Niña typically reduces upper atmosphere wind shear, fostering […]

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Enviromental News

Migratory Species Decline: The Effects of a Slowing AMOC.

Posted on by ECN Staff
Blacktip shark gathering is warm ocean waters.
28
Feb

The global decline of migratory species as reported in The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) requires international attention. A recent United Nations report highlights a decline that transit country boundaries by air, land, and sea. Nearly half of the world’s wildlife population is threatened due to various conditions like […]

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Battery Technology, Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

Lithium Mining: Environmental and Social Impact of Mineral Extraction

Posted on by ECN Staff
Lithium mineral presentation in periodic table, ore, and batteries
23
Jan

Lithium mining is becoming the gold rush of the 21st century. Lithium is in high demand as consumers gravitate to electric vehicles and power banks that store electricity generated from solar panels and wind turbines. Picture this, a vast expanse of 750,000 acres in the middle of Chile’s Atacama Desert. Vibrant blue and yellow ponds […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

Solar Energy Growth in the United States: Future Projections

Posted on by ECN Staff
Clear light bulb containing tree and solar panel reflecting solar power growth
15
Jan

In December, the SUN DAY Campaign analyzed official government reports pertaining to U.S. power generation. They found that renewable energy solar power growth is increasing among electrical generation sources in the United States. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), solar power now constitutes 7.3% of the country’s total installed generating capacity. Despite this […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting

Winter Emergency Preparedness: A Guide to Keeping Safe and Secure

Posted on by ECN Staff
Winter Emergency Preparedness
07
Dec

Winter is a season of snowflakes, warm clothes and blankets, and the joy of holiday festivities. Winter also brings many safety challenges as well. Challenges that demand a proactive approach to ensure you and your family are winter-ready. Prepare to conquer cold temperatures and freezing conditions with our Winter Emergency Preparedness guide. Tips for a […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, LED Property Lighting

Night Sky Light Pollution Threatens Star Visibility, Human and Wildlife Behavior

Posted on by Lysah Ongaro
Night Sky Light Pollution
29
Nov

Night sky light pollution has diminished the beauty of dark skies for a while now, and excessive artificial illumination is the major cause. Light pollution disrupts the ecosystem’s natural day-night flow impacting wildlife behavior and human health. Imagine being a nocturnal creature trying to navigate the world with a perpetual spotlight on you, it’s not […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting

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

Posted on by ECN Staff
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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