Climate change refers to long-term shifts in average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local and global climates. These changes are primarily driven by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels (e.g., coal, oil, and gas), deforestation, and other land-use changes. The main driver of climate change is the increase in…
Ocean acidification refers to the decrease in pH levels of the Earth’s oceans, caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This process occurs when CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation reacts with seawater, forming carbonic acid and lowering the ocean’s pH. This in turn can impact the ability…
Climate change refers to the long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other indicators of climate that occur over several decades or longer. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, are primarily responsible for the warming of the Earth’s surface and the resulting changes in climate. These changes can lead…
Offshore energy refers to the generation of electricity from sources such as wind, wave, and tidal power that are located in the ocean. Advancements in technology have made it possible to generate power more efficiently and cost-effectively from these sources. One area of advancement is in the design and construction of offshore wind turbines. Larger…
