Every year, people succumb to heat-related illness and death. This is where heat-health early warning systems (HHWS) come in. They team up meteorologists with health professionals. In a recent study, researchers asked a key question: Are these systems effective? Do they truly help people? They scou
First, let's talk about the recent bird flu outbreak. It's causing a lot of trouble in New York City. Several ducks and wild birds at the Queens Zoo have died. The Bronx Zoo, one of the biggest and most famous zoos in the country, has also been affected. The Wildlife Conservation Society, who run
On a Saturday evening, the Caribbean was jolted by a strong earthquake. The ground shook with a magnitude of 7. 6, originating about 129 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. This wasn't just a regular tremor, it had implications. The USGS quickly sounded the alarm. A tsunami advisory was issued f
In the last couple of decades, China has been battling air pollution with a fierce determination. The Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan (APPCAP) was launched with a goal to improve air quality. The results were promising. From 2000 to 2023, the average annual concentration of PM2. 5 d
In the quiet town of Avellaneda, Argentina, the Sarandi Canal painted the sleepy street into a dramatic red canvas on a recent Thursday morning. Locals woke up to the foul smell. Some say the canal looked stained, as if "covered in blood". Maria Ducomls, a local resident, said it was shocking to w
Bridges with shallow foundations rest on the ground, not buried deep in it. This makes them easy targets for flood scouring. The flood eats away at the surrounding land and foundation side. During severe states the bridge can encounter pipes in a horseshoe shape pressure at the base this ca
Climate change is no longer a distant threat for many people in China. It's happening right now, right where they live. Picture this: people in cities are noticing changes in their local weather patterns, like unusual temperatures, or weird rain patterns. Meanwhile, the government is playing down th
Solar energy is booming in coastal areas. As these large PV modules pop up, we need to know how they mess with the environment. The coastal mudflats are a hotspot for these solar projects. These mudflat intertidal zones are the landing pads of birds and wildlife. First, picture a large area of the
India's climate is heating up, and not everyone is feeling the burn equally. The caste system, a social hierarchy rooted in India's history, is making certain groups more vulnerable to extreme heat. This isn't just about who's who in society; it's about who's working where and when. The 2019 and 202
A serious health risk has led to the temporary shutdown of bird markets across New York City. This mandatory shutdown, spanning a week, was prompted by the identification of seven bird flu cases. A similar situation has unfolded across the United States, where millions of birds have been culled. Thi
