Engineers are using a unique test facility called the Wall of Wind to develop housing that’s both affordable and disaster-resistant. Their tests show the magnitude of the challenge.
Rocks deep underground can be used to hold heat until it’s needed.
An atmospheric scientist explains what’s been going on in the atmosphere, and how El Niño and the jet stream both play important roles.
26248Our area has been experiencing drought conditions since November 2024, but September 2026 brought 9.46" of rain, which is 13% above the September average. Since the start of the 2026 rainy...
And it’s only September— El Niño doesn’t typically peak until November-January.
As the US Supreme Court considers Suncor v. Boulder—a key climate accountability case—documents obtained by the Union of Concerned Scientists reveal that some groups involved in the climate disinformation campaign at the heart of Boulder’s lawsuit are shopping legislation to shield the fossil fuel industry from liability.
On Children's Environmental Health Day, here's a look at how the Trump administration isn't living up to its promises to protect children's health.
Pamela Worth contributed to these interviews. Thousands of government scientists have been pushed out of their public service careers since the second Trump administration took office. Some were fired, while others left because their work was targeted for political interference. Nearly 95,000 science employees are no longer in federal service. This massive loss doesn’t just
This past year, four outstanding and dedicated interns worked with us to help support the thousands of event organizers across the globe in taking action for our one shared ocean. Read about their experiences below! As a lean organization (equivalent of three full-time staff) with a large global reach and impact, The Ocean Project loves The post Volunteer or Intern with us! appeared first on World Ocean Project.
We are deeply saddened by the horrific events that have occurred in Israel and Gaza over the past weeks. In light of the complex and sensitive nature of this situation, we acknowledge the deep-seated pain felt within both the Jewish and Palestinian communities around the world. We stand strongly against identity-based persecution of any kind, The post Thoughts on Israel and Palestine appeared first on World Ocean Project.
Early in 2024, The Ocean Project will be running two of our annual super collaborative 4-week virtual “Advocacy Training” programs, designed for youth ages 16-23 (although any ages are welcome). The content for both will be similar but we will have different presenters each time, including youth leaders and seasoned professionals. The first four-week training The post 2024 Free Youth Advocacy Training Programs for Ocean & Climate Action appeared first on World Ocean Project.
Our planet – our home – is overwhelmed with plastic pollution; it’s everywhere: from the highest mountains to the deepest ocean trenches, in our food, and in our bodies. Most of us are aware that plastic pollution is awash in our ocean and killing its life. A lot don’t fully understand how much it’s also The post You Can Help Create a Strong Global Plastics Treaty appeared first on World Ocean Project.