Proposing Bioenergy as a Solution to Fulfill New Zealand’s Electricity Needs
Transpower's recent warning about potential electricity shortages during peak demand highlights a pressing issue in New Zealand's energy landscape. According to Brian Cox, the executive officer of the Bioenergy Association, overreliance on the national grid poses significant risks, especially during times of high demand like the freezing temperatures experienced on Friday morning. Cox emphasized the importance of considering total energy...
Impact of ‘Extreme’ Solar Storm on GPS and Communication Devices
The US government issued its inaugural severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly 20 years, alerting the public to "at least five earth-directed coronal mass ejections" alongside sunspots encompassing an area 16 times larger than Earth itself. This severe geomagnetic storm, categorized as G4, marks the second-highest grade in the US government's classification system. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
