Archive for the ‘Environmental math’ Category

Santorini is a spectacular volcanic island in the Cyclades group of islands, a 20-minute flight southeast of Athens.

The main town of Thira is built precariously right on the edge of the volcano.

Here's a few simple mathematical models that describe the growth of ice and how it moves under different forces. With 40% of arctic ice already gone over the last 2 decades, this is important.

This building, currently under construction in Abu Dhabi, will be 'energy positive'.

Here's a brilliant way to express statistics in visual form. Each vast photograph is a collage of smaller photographs that depict the state of American (and world) consumerism.

An Australian invention shows great promise in extracting water from the air using an efficient windmill and a condenser based on the African stenocara beetle.

Here's a satisfactory attempt to model the Earth's increase in CO2 concentration, using Excel and Scientific Notebook.

Here's a list of global problems that you can consider for your New Year's resolutions. Can we solve all of these problems in 20 years?

How much of the Earth do you need to sustain your lifestlye? Check out this ecological footprint quiz.

Did the recent Blog Action Day have a lasting effect on people's awareness of environmental issues?

Today is "Blog Action Day" and the topic is "Environment". Here's my take on the Singapore environment scene.