Edmonds' big plan to turn sewage into energy has turned into a smelly mess. The city spent a lot of money on a new system called gasification. This was supposed to replace an old incinerator. But it hasn't worked out as planned. The system was supposed to destroy harmful chemicals and make energy. Instead, it just squeezes and cleans liquid from raw sewage. The solid...
Hydrogen blending is a hot topic, but is it a smart solution or just a distraction? Critics argue that instead of pushing for hydrogen, we should focus on speeding up electrification and helping workers in fossil fuel industries transition to cleaner jobs. Mixing hydrogen with natural gas sounds simple, but it's not without risks. Hydrogen is toxic and can eat away ...
In the vibrant waters of Colombia's Caribbean coast, a 70-year-old marine biologist named Elvira Alvarado is on a mission. She's not just any scientist; she's a pioneer in coral reef restoration and has been dubbed "the mother of Colombian corals. " Her journey began nearly half a century ago when she first encountered a thriving coral reef. The sight was breathtakin...
The world is still pushing ahead with climate action, even with the U. S. stepping back. The U. N. special adviser on sustainability, Jeffrey Sachs, shared this at a recent event. He said other countries are not letting the U. S. slow them down. Sachs talked to many world leaders this year, and none mentioned changing their climate plans because of the U. S. Sachs a...
Pennsylvania's environment is a hot topic, especially when it comes to elections. The state's Constitution guarantees clean air, pure water, and a healthy environment to all residents. This isn't just empty talk; it's a legal right that the state's Supreme Court has defended in the past. In a big case called Robinson Township, the court said that communities can pro...
Emil, a young moose, became an unexpected star in Austria this summer. His journey through the country caused quite a stir. People loved seeing him in unusual places, but his adventures also caused problems. Emil's journey started in August. He wandered into areas where moose are rarely seen. This made him famous on social media. People shared photos of him grazing,...
In Tibet, a dazzling fireworks display turned into a hot topic online. The show, backed by outdoor brand Arc'teryx, caught the attention of netizens who questioned its environmental impact. The local government in Shigatse took notice and sent a team to look into the matter. Arc'teryx, owned by Anta Sports, faced criticism for not fully considering the consequences ...
Patrick Butler, a former fire chief from Michigan, has been through a lot. After spending nearly 35 years fighting fires, he thought his tough days were behind him. But life had other plans. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer, which he believes was caused by the firefighting foam he used for years. This foam contains PFAS, chemicals that don't break down easily and...
Black women are often told to be tough. This idea is called the "Strong Black Woman" role. It's something they learn from a young age. This study looked at six Black women who lived through Hurricane Katrina. They were all moms and students at a community college. Their ages ranged from 23 to 31 when the study started. These women were interviewed three times betwee...
The Trump administration is taking a hard stance against climate change policies. They recently proposed to cancel a 16-year-old finding that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to public health. This move could prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating emissions from cars and power plants. The administration is not just downplaying global warming...