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What a one-degree global temperature means?
Despite a majority of the world experiencing some sort of extreme weather or heat waves, the tri-state area had a relative consistency...
William Zhu
Aug 14, 20221 min read
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Seaweeds at Punta Cana Coast
Relaxing on a white-sand beach with a cold drink or chasing fish in the crystal-clear sea water is always my family's favorite vacation....
William Zhu
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Yellowstone Flooding
When I visited Yellowstone National Park in 2015, it was one of the best experiences I've had. It was such a tranquil and beautiful...
William Zhu
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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Does the Burning of Trees Contribute to Global warming?
I have wondered why when discussing greenhouse gases, people always jump to fossil fuels while not mentioning much on biomass problems...
William Zhu
May 25, 20221 min read
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US Climate Zone Shifts
On the Earth Day 2022, I have seen a lot of attention on mother nature. Getting more awareness and more attention, the HOPE to stabilize...
William Zhu
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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The Allergy Season is Earlier and More Intense
My allergy nightmare started on March 14, when I had my first outdoor baseball practice as the new season kicked off. I have been...
William Zhu
Apr 14, 20221 min read
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My Ski Trip (pt. II)
The ski resort is definitely an underrated and unforgettable part of the ski experience. There is a constant running fireplace in the...
William Zhu
Mar 17, 20221 min read
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My Ski Trip (pt. I)
I love skiing. I enjoy standing on the top of a mountain and looking at the views you cannot see from the bottom. Throughout my ski trip...
William Zhu
Mar 6, 20221 min read
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Tonga Volcano's Powerful Eruptions - are ash clouds cooling the climate?
The eruptions of tonga volcano's remind us of the impressive force nature can create. Even though not many of us have had the chance to...
William Zhu
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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Alaska Blue Ice
As the cruise ship cruised through the passage along the Alaskan coast line, some chunks of crystal blue ice floating on the oceans...
William Zhu
Jan 11, 20221 min read
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Red Sun - the Hazy Sky from Wildfires
My first time hearing about the California wildfires was in the summer of 2018, my family had to cancel our trip to Yosemite National...
William Zhu
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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Community Forestry
When you take a walk through my neighborhood, you will feel as if you are in a beautiful park. It's full of trees in a variety of colors...
William Zhu
Nov 28, 20211 min read
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How Should We Go Greener?
AWARENESS: My mom came back from Costco and sighed that she couldn't find toilet paper again. "What?! I'm only using the bidet going...
William Zhu
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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Extreme Weather
While I was on my way to Pennsylvania for a baseball tournament this weekend, I read many interesting things about the climate in the...
William Zhu
Aug 7, 20211 min read
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Power - Sun, Fusion - Clean Energy
I recently listened to a lecture about Stellarator, which is a donut shaped magnetic plasma confinement device to support a controlled...
William Zhu
May 31, 20211 min read
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Earth Day - Plant Trees Wisely for Our Planet
It is a well-known fact that trees, which are carbon sinks, play an important role in mitigating climate change. Trees absorb carbon...
William Zhu
Apr 22, 20211 min read
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Snowy Owl - I saw it myself March 2021 at Jones Beach, Long Island.
I was recently inspired to search for the illusive snowy owl when I heard that it had come to my neighborhood. The polar bird was last...
William Zhu
Mar 28, 20211 min read
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