Marine Heat Waves | Earth Wise

08/17/23 • 2 min

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In late July, the ocean temperature measured in Florida Bay, between the southern end of the Florida mainland and the Florida Keys, was 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit, a possible world record for sea surface temperature. There is no official record keeping for ocean temperatures, but the highest previous reading ever reported was 99.7 degrees in the [...]

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Floating Solar And Hydropower | Earth Wise

Installing solar panels on the surface of reservoirs is an up-and-coming trend. The arrays of solar panels produce renewable energy while at the same time shielding significant expanses of water from the sun’s heat, thereby reducing evaporation. The panels also help to inhibit the growth of algae. Two recent floating solar installations are demonstrating the [...]

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Beaver Believers | Earth Wise

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Beavers are ecosystem engineers based on their ability to construct dams and create ponds. By doing so, they create wetland habitat for other species. They create biodiversity by allowing plant species to emerge in new places as they clear out existing trees and other plants. Beavers improve water quality and their dams store water during [...]