Did you know that small farmers are the backbone of the palm oil industry? They produce more than 40% of the world's palm oil, which is both beloved and criticized. There's been a lot of talk about how palm oil affects the environment and communities, so programs have been created to help small farm
In the scorching summer of 2022, southeast England encountered something unprecedented - record-breaking heatwaves. Alongside this, urban areas like London witnessed unusual wildfires, causing alarm among residents and scientists alike. To understand this better, experts analyzed fire weather data f
Thursday evening took an unexpected turn for residents near Moss Landing Power Plant in Central California. A fierce fire broke out at the facility, prompting a mass evacuation. This power plant isn't just any power station; it's a crucial battery storage site. Firefighters were quick to respond but
The wildfires in Los Angeles are seeing better containment as the strong winds that made fighting blazes challenging slowly ease off. Cooler air is bringing welcomed humidity over the weekend, but dry winds might return early next week. The Palisades and Eaton fires, burning since January 7, are now
A big fire hit the Moss Landing Battery Plant recently. Authorities told everyone to evacuate right away and close all entry points to their homes. The smoke is the main concern, as we don't know what dangerous chemicals it might contain. This could hurt the environment, especially the nearby Elkhor
The Eaton fire swept through Altadena, leaving the Stone family without homes. Danielle Stone, her husband Bryan Davila, and their daughter Melina lost their newly bought house along with her parents' and grandmother's homes. The fire's fury was so intense that it displaced thousands of families, in
Imagine you're living along the Yellow River in China. How much do you think the river and its surroundings help your daily life? This study explored how well the river basin's ecosystem services match what locals think. Ecosystem services, or ESs, are the goodies nature provides, like clean water,
In the fast-paced digital world, the tourism industry is under pressure to go green. A recent study in Vietnam looked at how online platforms and influencers can encourage tourists to visit eco-friendly places again. The research used the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability framework and found that feeli
California has a tough balancing act between addressing its housing crisis and managing wildfire risks. For decades, people have built homes in fire-prone areas, only to rebuild in the same spots after fires. This cycle repeats because of California's severe housing shortage. Despite the risks, more
Imagine your town has just faced one of the worst fires in recent history. Homes, businesses, and cars are reduced to ash. The cleanup is going to be a huge job. More than 12, 000 structures were destroyed in the blazes that swept through Los Angeles. And that's just the beginning. The EPA and Cali
