In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, and the cost of recovery is a hot topic. Weather forecasters at AccuWeather have predicted a staggering $250 to $275 billion in economic losses, double what other estimates suggest. Some economists, however, dismiss these numbers
In the year before the Los Angeles county wildfires, major fossil fuel companies fought hard against a bill that would have made them pay for climate disasters. This bill, known as the Polluters Pay Climate Cost Recovery Act of 2024, was aimed at requiring the state's biggest carbon polluters to con
For a long time, the World Monuments Fund has been highlighting places like Machu Picchu, Cambodian temples, and Yemen's old city of Taiz that need protection. This year, they've added a surprising site: the moon. "It seems so far away, " says Bénédicte de Montlaur, the group's president. "But with
Twelve Texas counties have been breathing air that doesn't meet federal standards for soot, but only four might need to do something about it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says eight counties can skip stricter rules because of bad data or events like wildfires and dust storms
Fire crews in Los Angeles are feeling the heat, both literally and figuratively. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red flag warning for Southern California, with dangerous wind conditions expected to hit overnight. Chief Anthony Marrone of the LA County Fire Department says his team is
Did you know that China's nuclear tests could have impacted Kazakhstan? Between 1964 and 1980, China performed these tests at Lop Nor, not far from Kazakhstan. While the Soviet Union's tests were centered around Semipalatinsk, the southeast Abai oblast of Kazakhstan might have gotten radioactive fal
Imagine a day in LA. It's unusually dry, and the winds are insane. That was the recipe for the recent wildfires. The city hasn't seen much rain, creating lots of fuel for fires. Then, strong winds rushed in, spreading the flames lightning-fast. Meteorologists warned about these winds, but what made
When wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the community quickly rallied together to help. Places like 9ThirtyLA, once known for trendy events, were transformed into makeshift shelters filled with essentials. Organizations like LoveChild Hospitality and the ANE Foundation pitched in to create a sense
Imagine this: a man in Las Vegas watches his home back in California burn down, all because of a wildfire. James Borow didn't just witness the destruction through neighbors or news reports. He saw it live on his Tesla's cameras. Talk about a remote disaster! Borow's family home in Pacific Palisades
