Advocates want the government to allow more climate-related immigration and to consider those migrants “protected persons.” https://media.wired.com/photos/631b8c2bf2203b5586fabee7/master/pass/ClimateDesk_Science_GettyImages-1034062854.jpg
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Energy efficiency is good for consumers. And for the planet?
Rebound effects are tricky to estimate
2019 will be an extraordinary year in space. Here’s what NASA, SpaceX, and the night sky have in store for planet Earth.
SpaceX The 2019 calendar is full of major events in spaceflight, planetary science, and astronomy. SpaceX and Boeing hope to launch NASA astronauts inside commercial spaceships for the first time next year. Elon Musk may also conduct a test launch of his rocket company’s “Starship” spacecraft. Plus, humanity will make its farthest-ever visit to a […]
Here’s how NASA will attempt to land on the red planet Monday
Enlarge / The InSight lander will attempt to reach the surface of Mars on Monday. (credit: NASA) NASA launched the InSight probe to Mars back in early May, and now it’s time for the most critical part of the mission—entry, descent, and landing onto the surface of the red planet. The probe will attempt a […]
‘Godzilla: The Planet Eater’ Review: King Ghidorah Helps End Netflix’s Anime Godzilla Trilogy in a Grand Fashion
Netflix’s anime Godzilla trilogy has suffered in some ways from the staggered method of its release. The installments have been spaced out about six months apart from each other so that the movies could enjoy a theatrical run in Japan before their worldwide Netflix release. In retrospect, this is a series that might benefit more […]
Energy efficiency is good for consumers. And for the planet?
Rebound effects are tricky to estimate
Energy efficiency is good for consumers. And for the planet?
ON OCTOBER 19TH the International Energy Agency reported that doubling world GDP by 2040 would require only a small rise in energy demand if everyone adopted strict standards, like Japan’s for vehicle-fuel efficiency. That, the forecaster says, would be great news for consumers and the climate alike. Higher efficiency means less fossil fuel must be […]
Daily Podcast: Everything We Learned About Captain Marvel, Chewbacca’s Diet, Bond 25, Swamp Thing, The Nun, Captain Planet
On the September 6, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Captain Planet, Solo, Bond 25, Swamp Thing, The Nun, and Captain Marvel. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, […]
Geology Is Like Augmented Reality for the Planet
Rock slabs may seem boring, but a geologic lens can immerse you in Earth’s deep past and future. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b62205fd2bf760b7df591af/master/pass/WI090118_AP_GeologicTime_LO_01.jpg
After 7 years, a hip Australian city has just been dethroned as the most liveable place on the planet
Vienna, Austria has toppled Melbourne, Australia as the world’s most liveable city. Melbourne has sat in the top spot for the last seven years. Australian cities, including Sydney and Adelaide, still make up a big portion of the list’s top 10. Vienna, the capital of Austria, has replaced Melbourne as the world’s most liveable city. […]
