http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/25/realestate/commercial/25cogen.html?_r=1&ref=science
This article talks about one of the many buildings in Manhattan have began to use energy-efficient power stations known as cogeneration plants (cogens for short). The Landlords of these buildings are doing so because it helps them lower their energy costs. On top of that the cogeneration plants are also considered to be "greener." In 2007, Mayor Bloomberg claimed that the cogens were one of the keys to reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Picture Emerging on Genetic Risks of IVF
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/health/17ivf.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&sq=picture%20emerging%20on%20genetic%20risks%20of%20IVF&st=cse&scp=1
This article discusses certain risks related to in vitro fertilization. Studies have shown that abnormal gene expression may be tied to in vitro techniques, where an embryo is grown for several days in a petri dish and then placed in a womb. Usually these abnormalities are not present at birth, but can show up during childhood, adulthood, middle age, etc. Some include rare diseases like Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, kidney cancers, severe mental retardation, or certain motor defects. However, this analysis is not concrete because, in order to prove this conclusion, babies born from IVF must be followed throughout thier lifespan, and maybe the abnormality can show up until old age. More knowlegde, research, and literature is required in order to make the "perfect study".
This article discusses certain risks related to in vitro fertilization. Studies have shown that abnormal gene expression may be tied to in vitro techniques, where an embryo is grown for several days in a petri dish and then placed in a womb. Usually these abnormalities are not present at birth, but can show up during childhood, adulthood, middle age, etc. Some include rare diseases like Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, kidney cancers, severe mental retardation, or certain motor defects. However, this analysis is not concrete because, in order to prove this conclusion, babies born from IVF must be followed throughout thier lifespan, and maybe the abnormality can show up until old age. More knowlegde, research, and literature is required in order to make the "perfect study".
Wave-Powered Monitor Is Moving Beyond Listening to Whales
In 2005, two engineers began to create a device to help listen to the calls of humpback whales. Finally created, it was now determined that this device can become a powerful tool in understanding climate change and monitoring the high seas. Th National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association wants full-funding testing of the glider and hopes to use it to monitor the extent of the ocean's level of carbon-dioxide. Besides this, other potential uses for the glider are mapping the seafloor, improve tsunami warning systems and monitoring coastal pollution.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/24/science/24wave.html?pagewanted=2&ref=science
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/24/science/24wave.html?pagewanted=2&ref=science
Monday, February 23, 2009
Satellite will Track Carbon Dioxide
NASA has a satellite scheduled to launch tomorrow,2/24/09, that will hopefully give them a better understanding of the amount of carbon dioxide in the air. The article states that about 200 years ago the carbon dioxide levels were about 280 parts per million. Today it is 387 parts per million. They expect it to rise over the coming decades.
Dr. Crisp is quoted as saying, "It's going to take us a while to get the measurements right."
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/23/science/earth/23carbon.html?_r=1&ref=science
Dr. Crisp is quoted as saying, "It's going to take us a while to get the measurements right."
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/23/science/earth/23carbon.html?_r=1&ref=science
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Fort Wadsworth here we come!!!
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all have had a productive few days off for the President's Week/weekend holiday.
Just a reminder that this coming Monday's (February 23) class will be held at Fort Wadsworth. In case there are any unforeseen changes (such as an emergency or problem at the site), check your email periodically through the day. Feel free to bring cameras.
For those of you who wanted to know (and did so), I did receive all of your work and I will have all of you work to date there for you to take with you.
I am very glad to see that the blog is growing so well and that many of you and becoming more comfortable with it as a platform for sharing experiences. As the blog grows, old posts don't disappear. You can find any of the old posts in the Blog Archive section (left side) which is organized by month or at the very bottom via the "Older Posts" link.
You can find directions in this blog post:
http://ed38spring2009.blogspot.com/2009/02/fort-wadsworth-trip.html
See you there...
E. Andre Poole
I hope you all have had a productive few days off for the President's Week/weekend holiday.
Just a reminder that this coming Monday's (February 23) class will be held at Fort Wadsworth. In case there are any unforeseen changes (such as an emergency or problem at the site), check your email periodically through the day. Feel free to bring cameras.
For those of you who wanted to know (and did so), I did receive all of your work and I will have all of you work to date there for you to take with you.
I am very glad to see that the blog is growing so well and that many of you and becoming more comfortable with it as a platform for sharing experiences. As the blog grows, old posts don't disappear. You can find any of the old posts in the Blog Archive section (left side) which is organized by month or at the very bottom via the "Older Posts" link.
You can find directions in this blog post:
http://ed38spring2009.blogspot.com/2009/02/fort-wadsworth-trip.html
See you there...
E. Andre Poole
Summary - NY Times Article "Fear Lurks in Chile Volcano Shadow"
Clement Pisnoy 2/20/09
ED 38 - NY Times Article Summary "Fear Lurks in Chile Volcano Shadow" - August 10, 2008
On May 2nd, 2008, the Chaiten volcano in Chile erupted, spewing hot gases and ash 12 miles into the sky. The nearby town of 5000 residents, also known as Chaiten, was half devastated. The resulting problem of the evacuation of the town's people posed a problem for Chilean officials. Over 150 eruptions have happened from 30 volcanoes in Chile since the year 1600 AD. The Chilean government signed a letter of intent in June, 2008 with the US Geological Survey to develop a volcano early-warning and emergency response system to detect seismic activity in the volcanoes. Chilean social workers assisted residents of Chaiten, who were being given stipends of approximately $26,000 for each family to buy new houses anywhere in Chile.
ED 38 - NY Times Article Summary "Fear Lurks in Chile Volcano Shadow" - August 10, 2008
On May 2nd, 2008, the Chaiten volcano in Chile erupted, spewing hot gases and ash 12 miles into the sky. The nearby town of 5000 residents, also known as Chaiten, was half devastated. The resulting problem of the evacuation of the town's people posed a problem for Chilean officials. Over 150 eruptions have happened from 30 volcanoes in Chile since the year 1600 AD. The Chilean government signed a letter of intent in June, 2008 with the US Geological Survey to develop a volcano early-warning and emergency response system to detect seismic activity in the volcanoes. Chilean social workers assisted residents of Chaiten, who were being given stipends of approximately $26,000 for each family to buy new houses anywhere in Chile.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Reflection for Rocket Builder
To me this exercise was a good icebreaker for each group. It got us thinking together and to me prepared us for the upcoming projects that we have to do together within our groups. I felt that this was a good exercise and in doing it we had fun. It was easy for us to notice where we was making mistakes and how we could correct them. we noticed in going on to the second trial that we did the first trail kind of wrong. We made the balloon on the first trail bigger than the second not knowing that the balloon size on the second try had to be bigger than the first. So our results for the first trail was more or less the same for the second trail. In understanding the whole concept of the experienment, the more air in the balloon the faster it traveled, this allowed us to noticed when and where we were making out mistakes.
Friday, February 13, 2009
NY Times Article Summary - Hurricane
Clement Pisnoy ED 38
NY Times - Hurricane Expert Reassures Link to Warming - April 12th 2008 - Article Summary
A study by a top hurricane researcher has posed questions regarding hurricane strength and frequency: these factors may be influenced by global warming. According to the expert, Kerry Emanuel of MIT, there is much evidence linking rising hurricane occurrences with global warming. However, other studies contradict this prediction. Dr. Emanuel's study relied on computer generated models that took into account greenhouse gases, global warming, and how these factors affected atmospheric conditions.
Because of the recent devestation of hurricane Katrina and many other storms affecting the USA, experts are finally trying to take some action with regard to the causes of hurricanes: action like emission control, forest conservation, and green power sources. One presidential candidate said, "Global warming is real, is happening now and is the result of human activities. The number of catagory 4 and 5 hurricanes has almost doubled in the last 30 years." In conclusion, there may be a way to diminish the number of hurricanes by human intervention with regard to a reduction in global warming. There is a distinct possibility that man can influence the weather.
NY Times - Hurricane Expert Reassures Link to Warming - April 12th 2008 - Article Summary
A study by a top hurricane researcher has posed questions regarding hurricane strength and frequency: these factors may be influenced by global warming. According to the expert, Kerry Emanuel of MIT, there is much evidence linking rising hurricane occurrences with global warming. However, other studies contradict this prediction. Dr. Emanuel's study relied on computer generated models that took into account greenhouse gases, global warming, and how these factors affected atmospheric conditions.
Because of the recent devestation of hurricane Katrina and many other storms affecting the USA, experts are finally trying to take some action with regard to the causes of hurricanes: action like emission control, forest conservation, and green power sources. One presidential candidate said, "Global warming is real, is happening now and is the result of human activities. The number of catagory 4 and 5 hurricanes has almost doubled in the last 30 years." In conclusion, there may be a way to diminish the number of hurricanes by human intervention with regard to a reduction in global warming. There is a distinct possibility that man can influence the weather.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Jellyfish Swarm World’s Oceans
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/01/090130-immortal-jellyfish-swarm.html
This article was written by Ker Than for National Geographic News on January 29, 2009. It is about a recent study concluding that there are giant swarms of a type of “immortal” jellyfish that is infesting the world’s oceans.
Although the Turritopsis dohrnii, a type of jellyfish, was discovered in the Mediterranean sea in the 1800’s, the knowledge of this species special ability to be immortal was not discovered until the 1900’s. The jellyfish reproduces by free floating eggs and sperm in the ocean, creating, at full size, a creature about the size of a pinky nail. When damage occurs to the jellyfish it is able to transform all its’ cells back into a younger state. They create a polyp colony, which is the original form of the jellyfish, and restart the life cycle again by hatching hundreds of new identical creatures. Researchers collected specimens from all over the world and found them all to be indistinguishable from the other origins.
Nightmarish Wolf-Dog Mating Led to Darker Wolves
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/02/090205-wolf-coat-colors.html
This article was written by Christine Dell’Amore for National Geographic News on February 5, 2009. It is about the discovery of wolves with darker coats in North America. It’s a fact that domestic dogs are genetic descendants of wolves, but researchers are finding that it is possible that dog genes are somehow moving into the wolf’s gene pool.
Geneticist Greg Barsh has stated that the darker wolves do not necessarily resemble dogs and looked at their genes to try and figure out why the different color variations have occurred. Scientists are able to figure out the reasons for colorings in other animals, but the studies on these variations in wolves were found inconclusive.
It has been studied and reported that Native Americans, over a thousand years ago, kept both dogs and wolves as pets, further mating them, and may have created new “hybrid animals” that passed down their genes to new generations.
Darker wolves are also more likely to live in forests for a reason unknown. Since wolves don’t depend on their coats being masked by camouflage to hunt for food, there is no known benefit to the darker color, however, the same genes that make the color of their fur darker has been linked to helping the immune system in humans.
Nightmarish Caterpillar Swarm Defies Control in Liberia
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/02/090205-liberia-killer-caterpillars.html
This article was written by Karen Lange for National Geographic News on February 5, 2009. It is about the town of Belefanai, in north-central Liberia, and their plight with Achaea catocaloides, a species of caterpillar.
The water supply in Belefanai was affected heavily by the feces of this insect, making it dark in color and undrinkable. Not only did these caterpillars have an effect on the water supply, they also ate and destroyed the towns’ cash crops and food supply. People decided to flee the town and left their infested homes in January when the invasion became unbearable. Over an estimated half million villagers have been affected which encouraged the government in Liberia to declare a state of emergency against these insects.
Researchers are hoping that the epidemic will end when the rainy season arrives, considering the fact that these creatures thrive in the dry season. Aerial spraying is an option being measured, but infestations of the Achaea catocaloides are such an exceptional occurrence that it has not yet been proven how to safely kill the insects without affecting other animals and people.
Where Are All the Migratory Birds Going?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/02/090216-bird-migration-missions.html
This article was written by Hayley Rutger for National Geographic Magazine on February 6, 2009. It is about migratory birds and the decline in their return after migration. Amongst the most adept air travelers in the world, migrant birds hold an unknown mystery as to where they go in the winter and the hardships that they face during their journey.
According to ornithologists, about 80% of all North American forest birds make recurrent seasonal expeditions. There are major breaches in the studies being performed on migrant birds and ornithologists are just beginning to answer questions about ability, habits and risks in their recent studies on tracking birds beyond their end summer destinations.
In order to try and solve the problem of declining bird populations, researchers are trying to track the patterns and routes that these birds fly. Unfortunately hazards such as fishing lines, oil spills and deforestation have been found to be a major cause of bird deaths in certain breeding spots of these animals.
This article was written by Hayley Rutger for National Geographic Magazine on February 6, 2009. It is about migratory birds and the decline in their return after migration. Amongst the most adept air travelers in the world, migrant birds hold an unknown mystery as to where they go in the winter and the hardships that they face during their journey.
According to ornithologists, about 80% of all North American forest birds make recurrent seasonal expeditions. There are major breaches in the studies being performed on migrant birds and ornithologists are just beginning to answer questions about ability, habits and risks in their recent studies on tracking birds beyond their end summer destinations.
In order to try and solve the problem of declining bird populations, researchers are trying to track the patterns and routes that these birds fly. Unfortunately hazards such as fishing lines, oil spills and deforestation have been found to be a major cause of bird deaths in certain breeding spots of these animals.
Trees Migrating North Due to Warming
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/02/090209-trees-migrating-north.html
This article was written by Bruce Dorminey for National Geographic News on February 9, 2009. It is about a new study that was directed by the U.S. Forest Service, determining the fact that, due to global warming, a few dozen of trees found in the eastern United States are migrating north.
At a rate of about 62 miles per 100 years, northern tree species, such as the white cedar, sugar maple, American basswood, big tooth aspen, yellow birch and the black ash, are moving further up north into colder climates. Prior to this new study, research has only been based on computer simulations of migration up hills and mountains. Current studies that look at latitude and use ground-based data samples make the link between the movement of trees and global warming apparent. According to Mark Schwartz, a plant conservation biologist not involved with the study, “this is the first serious attempt at documenting a forest shift for a wide array of species across a broad geographical setting.”
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Broccoli Compound Protects Against COPD Damage In Lungs
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121430.php
Researchers have found that a compound found in the green vegetable broccoli can help protect the lungs against damage caused by COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a smoking related disease which is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.
Researchers have found that a compound found in the green vegetable broccoli can help protect the lungs against damage caused by COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a smoking related disease which is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.
Glacier Melting in Greenland: A Summary
Clement Pisnoy ED 38 - Prof. Poole
NY TIMES Article, "Greenland's Glaciers Take a Breather" dated Feb. 8th 2007
The rate of melting glaciers in Greenland doubled in 2004. This fact encouraged experts to foretell a drastic demise in Greenland's ice, forcing a dramatic rise in sea level. The probable cause of the glacier melting is due to global warming. According to Ian Howat of the University of Wahington, it's not probable that the glaciers are going to melt into the ocean because of global warming. This contradicts previous statistics. During the 1930s and 1940s, most of the glaciers were tinier than they presently are, and in the period between the 1950s to the 1980s there was much glacier expansion because it got colder. The climate underwent waves of subtle variations in temperature that were caused naturally. Glacier dynamics are observed via satellite. Some experts predict that warm periods will become longer and more harsh, refuting Ian Howat's statement.
The recent warming trend has promoted some cause for concern. However, Dr. Howat suggests that it is unwise to panic and make exaggerated predictions that sea levels will rise and flood cities. Climate changes are natural, varying from warm to colder, based on historical data. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was judged for not using current scary data from Greenland in its predictions, and the results were justified under caution. In conclusion, the article basically states that the recent melting of Greenland's glaciers is of no major concern, and that the melting is a natural phase in climate variation. This refutes the recent alarming trend of concern about global warming, caused mostly by the greenhouse effect.
The science of baseball
http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/index.html
This website has the science of baseball, check it out can be fun and educational for kids. I enjoyed it, but I am like a giant kid anyway.
This website has the science of baseball, check it out can be fun and educational for kids. I enjoyed it, but I am like a giant kid anyway.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Turning Cooking Oil Into Fuel for the County
This article is about a pilot project done in Westchester county on converting vegetable oil into fuel for cars in the county. This project has seen success by officials in Westchester. According to this article for every 10,000 gallons of oil it collects the county saves $25,000 in diesel fuel costs.
Business owners benefit as well, they do not have to pay as much to have the oil removed by private companies. If they expand this project it is good for taxpayers as well as the environment.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/08/nyregion/westchester/08greasewe.html?ref=science
Business owners benefit as well, they do not have to pay as much to have the oil removed by private companies. If they expand this project it is good for taxpayers as well as the environment.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/08/nyregion/westchester/08greasewe.html?ref=science
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
UPDATE!!!
UPDATE:
There was some confusion after class about a few things, so I thought I would clear things up…- The second assignment (Reflection #2 – based on the in-class "rocketry" experience) is due next Monday (2/9/09)
- The GLOBE Program/website evaluation is not due until February 16. There is no class meeting that day so please submit by email. We will explore this and other technologies during the 2/9 session.
The only assignment that will be accepted late WITHOUT PENALTY will be Reflection #1 (based on the handout/reading). From here on all late work will be subject to deductions as stated in the syllabus.
Here is a website correction from the information stated on the syllabus. The website for the Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science, and Technology is: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/
Also, I strongly encourage you all to attend the Fort Wadsworth trip. I would like as many of you to carpool with your classmates. While I cannot mandate or force any of you to, it would be appreciated not only by me but by your classmates who do not drive. I will put up a blog post for those of you who are willing to drive others to the site.
Lastly, some of you have not responded to the blog invite. Please do so.
Questions? Comments? Email or blog...
E. Andre Poole
Monday, February 2, 2009
Fort Wadsworth Trip
Hello everyone,
Basic Directions:
I am glad to see that some of you have posted to the blog. Wasn't hard at all, right?
It is a good way to share what you discover with your classmates. You don't have to limit it to the assignments. If you find something worthwhile (a science, math, or technology related video) that you think we will enjoy post it!
On to Fort Wadsworth. I have been in touch with the Rangers at the facility and the trip will be on 2/23 as seen in the syllabus.
Bus: S51 from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to the park entrance on Bay Street.
Car: From the Verrazano Narrows Bridge from Brooklyn: after toll, take the Bay Street exit to the Park entrance. From the Staten Island Expressway (Rt. 278) east to the Bay Street exit. Turn left at the light and follow this road to Bay Street and the park entrance.
Ferry: From Manhattan: take the Staten Island Ferry from Battery Park and follow instructions for the bus.
Note about driving directions: Make sure you use the LOWER ROADWAY and stay to the RIGHT (see Link above)! The Bay Street exit is only accessible from that lane! The map above gives directions from the College. However, if you plan to drive from any other direction, you only need the directions from the Verrazano on.
We will be in the Main Building. It has the Park Service insignia on it and is across the street from the Visitor's Center. You are allowed to park in that lot for the evening. If you have any questions, be sure to email or leave a comment (as your question may be common).
E. Andre Poole
Teenage birth rates rises for the first time since ‘91
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/health/06birth.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
This article speaks of the high increase in teenage pregnancy since the year 1991. There is talk of the fact that the programs that are given in schools, and money investments put into these programs, have not decreased birth rates, but may have been a cause for increase. It is also mentioned that the advances in AIDS have taken fear away and girls are having sex without condoms as well.
-Regina Flit.
This article speaks of the high increase in teenage pregnancy since the year 1991. There is talk of the fact that the programs that are given in schools, and money investments put into these programs, have not decreased birth rates, but may have been a cause for increase. It is also mentioned that the advances in AIDS have taken fear away and girls are having sex without condoms as well.
-Regina Flit.
India finds mutated DNA where water is toxic
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/04/world/asia/04water.html
This article speaks of the toxic chemicals that seemed to be found in the water in Punjab, India. These toxic chemicals are being linked to diseases and children’s aging prematurely. Although there have been many connections and findings that linked the water to the issues, there are still many more tests that must be run in order for this theory to be proven.
There are facts that are specified within this theory based article. For instance the fact that there was a finding of mutated DNA in blood samples of 65 percent those tested. This is a fact because the tests were taken more than once and this was a two year study that proved these results. Another fact in this article is if this theory is proven the toxic water when consumed or lived near can cause serious health implications. A fact mentioned in this article also spoke of the fact that some villages in Punjab are experiences high levels of cancer and other diseases, which science officials and government officials are investigating.
-Regina Flit.
This article speaks of the toxic chemicals that seemed to be found in the water in Punjab, India. These toxic chemicals are being linked to diseases and children’s aging prematurely. Although there have been many connections and findings that linked the water to the issues, there are still many more tests that must be run in order for this theory to be proven.
There are facts that are specified within this theory based article. For instance the fact that there was a finding of mutated DNA in blood samples of 65 percent those tested. This is a fact because the tests were taken more than once and this was a two year study that proved these results. Another fact in this article is if this theory is proven the toxic water when consumed or lived near can cause serious health implications. A fact mentioned in this article also spoke of the fact that some villages in Punjab are experiences high levels of cancer and other diseases, which science officials and government officials are investigating.
-Regina Flit.
Criminal Element
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/21/magazine/21wwln-idealab-t.html
This article spoke of the clean air act as well as the reasoning for the down fall in crime. According to college student, economist, Jessica Wolpaw Reyes the reason for the decrease in crime that do to with the exposure to lead which was discovered to be in water, air, and gasoline. Until the Clean Air Act she believed that exposure to lead was the cause of aggression and crime. But right now this is only a theory and has not be proven to be the reason for the crime down fall.
- Regina Flit.
This article spoke of the clean air act as well as the reasoning for the down fall in crime. According to college student, economist, Jessica Wolpaw Reyes the reason for the decrease in crime that do to with the exposure to lead which was discovered to be in water, air, and gasoline. Until the Clean Air Act she believed that exposure to lead was the cause of aggression and crime. But right now this is only a theory and has not be proven to be the reason for the crime down fall.
- Regina Flit.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Vaccines And Autism: Many Hypotheses, But No Correlation Found
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090130093407.htm
Vaccines And Autism: Many Hypotheses, But No Correlation Found
This article is about the amount of parents who are not giving their children the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine due to fear of causing autism in their children. Many scientists feel that that it is merely coincidental that the rate of autism and the vaccine correlate. Technically, no one knows why autism rates have sky-rocketed since 1998, but vaccines have taken the blame. The article seems to be a warning for parents who are not giving their children vaccines. The risks are dangerous, but many parents are still confused. No one is truly sure that vaccines are not the blame; the author is just telling parents that correlation does not technically equal causation.
--Jessica
Vaccines And Autism: Many Hypotheses, But No Correlation Found
This article is about the amount of parents who are not giving their children the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine due to fear of causing autism in their children. Many scientists feel that that it is merely coincidental that the rate of autism and the vaccine correlate. Technically, no one knows why autism rates have sky-rocketed since 1998, but vaccines have taken the blame. The article seems to be a warning for parents who are not giving their children vaccines. The risks are dangerous, but many parents are still confused. No one is truly sure that vaccines are not the blame; the author is just telling parents that correlation does not technically equal causation.
--Jessica
Rising Acidity Is Threatening Food Web of Oceans, Science Panel Says
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/31/science/earth/31ocean.html?ref=science
This article is showing the effects that global warming and climate change are having on the ocean. The ocean has long absorbed portions of carbon dioxide. While this has seemed to have benefited us, it is being discovered that as the carbon dioxide is being dissolved, the sea water is becoming more acidic. This is happening so fast that the survival of coral reefs, shelfish and the marine food web are being greatly threatened. It is being said that the acidity of the surface ocean waters has increased by 30 percent since the 17th century.
Im not sure if this is how we're supposed to post our current new articles. However, this article seemed interesting. Click on the link to read more specifics on the effects and what the experts are saying.
-Gina
This article is showing the effects that global warming and climate change are having on the ocean. The ocean has long absorbed portions of carbon dioxide. While this has seemed to have benefited us, it is being discovered that as the carbon dioxide is being dissolved, the sea water is becoming more acidic. This is happening so fast that the survival of coral reefs, shelfish and the marine food web are being greatly threatened. It is being said that the acidity of the surface ocean waters has increased by 30 percent since the 17th century.
Im not sure if this is how we're supposed to post our current new articles. However, this article seemed interesting. Click on the link to read more specifics on the effects and what the experts are saying.
-Gina
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