The Snows Of Kilimanjaro

The Hemmingway classic, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, may need a new title. Scientists are concerned that global warming may cause Mount Kilimanjaro, known as the “The Shining Mountain” (Kilima Njaro in Swahili) to shine no more.

Pukatawagan

Pukatawagan is an Indian reservation in northern Manitoba. There is no permanent road, although the presence of a railroad does make it more accessible than many communities in northern Canada. In the winter there is an ice road, although in 2006 warm weather shortened its usefulness severely. When the road is open, the drive from [...]

The Sulphur Dioxide Plumes of Kwinana

Making Aluminum in Western Australia Australia is renown for having beautiful coastlines and expanses of white sandy beaches, as well as being one of the driest continents in the world. Therefore, It comes as a suprise to find situated on what could be described as a magnificent coastal stretch of Western Australian water, an Industrial [...]

When You Live in a Desert

Wealthy nations who’ve loaned money to African countries in the past are now essentially holding them hostage.

Mercury vs. Indiana

What all of this indicates is that the amount of overall mercury emissions will decrease over time; however, some of the “dirtier” power plants will be allowed to purchase the right to continue releasing the elevated levels of mercury.