The Top of Iceland – May 10, 2023

The Top of Iceland – May 10, 2023

Hvannadalshnúkur is a peak on the northwestern rim of the summit crater of the Öræfajökull volcano, the highest active volcano in Iceland. It’s situated in Vatnajokull National Park and the summit, at nearly 7,000 feet, is Iceland’s highest peak. Öræfajökull has...
Coffee & Climate Change – May 3, 2023

Coffee & Climate Change – May 3, 2023

If you’re a coffee drinker, take note! Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on the global coffee industry, as coffee plants are sensitive to changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and humidity, which can affect their growth, yield, and quality....
Wind Power – April 26, 2023

Wind Power – April 26, 2023

The National Renewable Energy Lab’s Flatirons Campus is home to the National Wind Technology Center in Arvada, Colorado. On the campus, there are a few research turbines for studying more efficient blade design, powering capabilities beyond just the campus (feeding...
The Future is Renewable – April 12, 2023

The Future is Renewable – April 12, 2023

As climate continues to change, it’s important that we start planning for a sustainable future – now. NREL, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in Golden, Colorado, is a leader not only in the development of renewable energy technologies but also in making a...
Polar Journeys – April 5, 2023

Polar Journeys – April 5, 2023

When scientists talk about rising sea levels, they are referring to land-based ice that ends up in the water. Sea ice is frozen ocean and, while it doesn’t change sea levels, it plays a very important role in regulating our climate. First off, sea ice acts as a...