Posted on November 25, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Quantifying the Pollution Threshold: Halting Global Warming’s Advance
Human ImpactHow much pollution would it take to stop global warming? As a geoscientist, I am often asked about the relationship between pollution and global warming. In recent years, the issue of climate change has received considerable attention as scientists and policymakers search for effective solutions to mitigate its adverse effects. One question that often arises
Posted on November 11, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Pumping Life into Deserts: Can Ocean Water Injection Tackle Sea Level Rise?
Human ImpactCan pumping ocean water into desert areas help reduce sea level rise? As concerns about climate change and sea level rise continue to grow, scientists and policymakers have explored various strategies to mitigate the effects of these changes. One intriguing proposal that has gained attention is the idea of pumping ocean water into desert areas
Posted on November 4, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Unleashing the Torrent: Estimating the Potential Water Influx into the Caspian Sea through World Ocean Connection
Human ImpactThe Caspian Sea and its connection to the world ocean The Caspian Sea, located between Europe and Asia, is the largest enclosed body of water on Earth. It is bordered by five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan. The sea has long captured the imagination of scientists and policymakers who have considered the potential
Posted on November 4, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unraveling the Paradox: Examining the Case for Encouraging Single-Use Plastics as a Carbon Sequestration Solution
Human ImpactShouldn’t we be encouraging the consumption of single-use plastics? Plastic is a good way to sequester carbon The role of plastics in carbon sequestration Plastic, often criticized for its environmental impact, has also been proposed as a potential tool for carbon sequestration. Carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2)
Posted on October 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Link Between Climate Change and Desertification: Unraveling the Environmental Domino Effect
Human ImpactUnderstanding the link between climate change and desertification Desertification, the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions, is a complex phenomenon influenced by multiple factors. One of the major drivers of desertification is climate change. As a geoscientist, it is crucial to examine the relationship between climate change and desertification in
Posted on October 21, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
CO2 Storage: Unlocking Earth’s Potential, but What about the Consequences?
Human ImpactThe potential of CO2 storage: A Promising Solution to Climate Change Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our planet today, and finding effective solutions to mitigate its effects is of paramount importance. One potential approach that has gained significant attention in recent years is CO2 storage. This innovative technique involves capturing