2025 Earth Day

DFW Airport Earth Month 2025

April 1-30, 2025

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Scientists Developed a Concrete That’s Carbon Negative

A Step Further Than Carbon Neutral Popular Mechanics – By taking a page out of nature’s playbook, scientists at Northwestern University developed a carbon-negative concrete through a process similar to how mollusks form their shells.The concrete industry accounts for roughly 8 percent of global carbon dioxide

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How do hydrogen cars fit into the alternative fuel plan?

How do fuel cells stack up now and in the future? EVO – Projected by many as a no-compromise alternative fuel that just needs more development, hydrogen is a quiet alternative to electricity as a propulsion for our cars. There are also many entirely different ways

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What the world could look like without fossil fuels

Imagining alternatives for a sustainable world The Conversation – Transitioning off fossil fuels to other energy sources is key to limiting global warming, with the main human driver of climate change being carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. The more people can imagine

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Austin’s renewable energy leadership

Texas-sized innovation Austin Business Journal – In the heart of Texas, Austin Energy’s forward-looking initiatives have consistently delivered competitive advantages, economic benefits and technical innovation, positioning Austin as a leader in sustainable practices.Austin Energy has been instrumental in advancing Texas’ solar industry, fostering economic growth and

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Ghana Unveils Largest Floating Solar Project

Boosting Renewable Energy Ambitions allAfrica – Aiming to raise its share of renewable energy from the current 1% to 10% by 2030, Ghana has launched West Africa’s largest floating solar project, marking a significant step towards increasing its renewable energy capacity.This innovative project showcases Ghana’s commitment

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How the windsock you see at airports works

How to read the windsock The Journal – Still in use today at airports and heliports, windsocks provide a visual indication of wind strength and direction instantly, unlike a modern measuring instrument. Also known as a rudimentary anemoscope, the windsock is a device for measuring the

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How meteorologists forecast the weather

How Meteorologists Predict the Future NOAA – Weather plays a crucial role in our daily lives, but have you ever wondered how meteorologists are able to predict the future with such accuracy? Through advancements in technology, meteorologists are now able to provide us with reliable predictions.As

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Air Pressure and How It Affects the Weather

Celebrating the International Day of Action for Rivers ThoughtCo. – An important characteristic of the Earth’s atmosphere is its air pressure, which determines wind and weather patterns across the globe. By definition, atmospheric or air pressure is the force per unit of area exerted on the

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DFW Airport Earth Month 2025 Has Begun!

Week 1 – DIY Weather Station DFW Airport Earth Month begins today! April is Earth Month, a global initiative to raise awareness and action for the environment. This year’s theme, Our Power Our Planet, highlights the work we do to preserve the environment not only for

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DFW Airport Earth Day 2025 Registration Ends Today!

Today is your LAST CHANCE to register! DFW Earth Day Registration ends today! Today is your school’s last chance to receive supplies for Stormwater Absorption for Flood Prevention, Solar Cars, Weather Stations, Wind Turbines, and other amazing topics.Activity Lessons will be distributed on a first come,

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