The climate change is having a surprising effect: lengthening Earth’s days. Melting polar ice is reshaping the planet, with consequences for our technology. Scientists say this phenomenon highlights how humanContinue Reading
Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have a radical plan to fight climate change: dumping 6,600 gallons of sodium hydroxide (lye) into the ocean off Cape Cod. This proposal facesContinue Reading
Food prices have always fluctuated due to weather events – droughts, floods, heatwaves. War and disease disrupt supply chains too, like the recent Ukraine war and China’s swine fever outbreak.Continue Reading
Vermont leads the charge with a groundbreaking climate policy – the Vermont Superfund Act. This act directly targets the fossil fuel industry, making them financially responsible for the very problemsContinue Reading
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has been marred by tragedy, with a death toll exceeding 1,000 according to AFP tally. The scorching summer heat proved especially dangerous, claimingContinue Reading
Climate change disproportionately impacts children, jeopardizing their health, safety, and mental well-being. From air and water pollution to malnutrition, disease outbreaks, and even conflict – UNICEF estimates one billion childrenContinue Reading
Throughout history, human activities have left a subtle but undeniable mark on Earth’s climate. Since the dawn of the industrial revolution in 1850, our planet has warmed steadily, with theContinue Reading
India’s capital, New Delhi, has been grappling with a brutal heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22°F) – possibly the nation’s highest ever. This extreme heat hasContinue Reading
