Do you know how Microsoft Start Weather supports a reforestation project in Kenya? Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and it affects every aspect of our lives. From extreme weather events to food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and health risks, the impacts of climate change are felt by people and […]
When people cut trees, greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide which trees normally convert to oxygen for us, get collected in the atmosphere. After that, UV sunlight rays hit the earth, and things like the ocean, mountains, cement, buildings, and icebergs reflect them back up to the sky. The rays reflect back down again instead of […]
As temperatures continue to rise around the world, more and more people are at risk of the dangers of heat waves. This is why it’s important to be aware of the risks associated with this hot weather. If not properly addressed, extreme heat can cause serious health risks, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even […]
The change of a caterpillar into a butterfly is called metamorphosis: meaning, to transform. A similar term- metamorphism – is used to describe the change of a rock into a new type of rock. Such change may be brought about by extreme heat or pressure. These are called metamorphic rocks. Based on their appearance and texture, metamorphic rocks […]
Here is a list of the different types of atmospheres in our sky. Troposphere (lowest level): The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere. Most of the mass (about 75-80%) of the atmosphere is in the troposphere. Most types of clouds are found in the troposphere, and almost all weather occurs within this layer. The […]