https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy Made with a sprinkle of pixie dust en-us 2017-03-31 02:34:33 UTC 2017-03-31 23:12:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png 17trinchierig https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/163946218 Oklahoma has become subject to a recent spike in earthquakes, particularly in the last seven days. The state that before 2008 averaged fewer than 5 earthquakes a year, is now experiencing hundreds. Although not necessarily devastating, the change is starting to concern many people. These quakes are being caused by the oil and gas industry but not necessarily by fracking. Instead these are caused by the insertion of wastewater underground in order to change the pressure dynamic.
Scientists are investigating the issue and looking at a possibility of setting regulations. This would require a better understanding of what exactly is happening to cause the earthquakes. ]]> 2017-03-31 12:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/163946218 17trinchierig https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/163953525 Trump is pretty well known as a denier of climate change and his recent actions pertaining to the energy industry support this. Trump removed the restrictions on burning coal as a fossil fuel ignoring any of the implications on global warming. Environmentalists are now getting ready to fight back. Many are suing the Trump administration for his actions. This topic is bringing conflict because although this may be damaging ecologically, many coal workers are relying on the jobs this will offer.
I believe the environment is a priority especially at times like this but I feel insensitive denying jobs from others. This does put the United States back in the race for cleaner energy though.]]> 2017-03-31 12:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/163953525 17trinchierig https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/164013590 Bumblebees are back from hibernation (crowd goes wild)! This means that they will be laying eggs soon so they need all the food they can get. This is a PSA that nothing helps the bumblebees more than a nice clean flower garden (clean meaning none of those nasty pesticides). Bumblebees rely on nectar and pollen to survive and due to the recent decrease in the bumblebee population, it is important to take care of the ones we have. Now that bumblebees are officially on the endangered list they are a priority.
I believe that by planting healthy flowers, this issue can be resolved over time.]]> 2017-03-31 16:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/164013590 17trinchierig https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/164058800 The Titanic is slowly being degraded due to a newly discovered bacteria. Older ships, which were made of wood, were not subject to this new bacteria that seems to prefer an iron-based diet. This is why this bacteria has an interest in the steel Titanic. The bacteria has been named Halomonas titanicae due to its discovery. It is characterized by it's ability to survive in water with high salinity. Bacteria like this are known to protect ships from corrosion which is why many last for a long time but this specific one has a chance of completely destroying the ship.
I think this is a fascinating discovery and animal impacts on human artifacts are very interesting to me. I hope they can find a way to protect this relic although I don't think that will be the case.]]> 2017-03-31 19:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/164058800 17trinchierig https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/164074533 There is a large crate known s a "megaslump" in Siberia. It is 1 km long and 86 m deep. Scientists are watching it with interest due to its uniqueness. This crater is particularly fascinating due to the layers it reveals that help scientists further understand past climates in the area. This event was triggered by deforestation in the sixties that removed shade and caused warmer ground. The area is home to fragile permafrost that is melting now and causing the crater. Scientists are using the circumstances though to further understand climate change.
I find this interesting because it serves as tangible proof of exactly what humans are doing to their planet. Also the fact that scientists are using these newly discovered layers is incredibly fascinating.]]> 2017-03-31 22:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/164074533 17trinchierig https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/164075326 Scientists are looking to bring back the infamous woolly mammoth through science! But there is controversy and doubt that it could even be done. First of all it isn't necessarily going to be a mammoth but instead more of a mammoth-like  elephant. This to me is preferable to bringing back the actual woolly mammoth as it seems like a poor decision. Also it should be known that an  actual self sustaining mammoth is far ahead of the question. For now, an embryo is the goal, and even that may take a while.
Perhaps I've seen too much Jurassic Park but I am skeptical of this project. Sometimes nature should just be left to do its thing and this seems awfully mad-scientist.]]> 2017-03-31 23:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/17trinchierig/1i1usl543xuy/wish/164075326