Did you know that over a third of all tree species might disappear forever? That's what a new study found. Scientists spent a decade looking at nearly 48, 000 tree types from all around the world. The results? More than 16, 000 of these trees are in trouble. That's more than twice the number of all
In Columbia, South Carolina, students at Heyward Career and Technology Center in Richland School District One are working on a project that's more than just a school assignment. Led by construction teacher Frank Gilbert, the students are building birdhouses for screech owls, wood ducks, and eastern
In the United States, invasive species are causing big problems. U. S. Rep. Ed Case and U. S. Rep. James Moylan are doing something about it. They've introduced a new law called the Invasive Species Response Act. This law aims to help the government fight invasive species better. Hawaii is facing a
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see one of the Earth's gigantic glaciers disappear? Well, that's exactly what's happening to Mount Baker's Easton Glacier, and it's all because of climate change. NASA's satellite images reveal that this glacier is retreating super fast – about 100 fee
Recently, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a facility located in the state's Region 6 area. This disease affects the brains and nervous systems of deer, elk, and moose. The infected sample was discovered during routine t
In 2023, global carbon emissions hit an all-time high, erasing the temporary decline caused by the 2020 pandemic. This is a significant setback for climate goals, especially the Paris Agreement's target of limiting global warming to 1. 5 degrees Celsius. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNE
In a significant commitment to combat climate change, Australia and the United Kingdom have joined forces to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This new partnership was announced at the Commonwealth leaders meeting in Samoa, where Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK Prime Minis
In a stark warning, the United Nations says we're heading for a dangerous 3. 1°C temperature rise. The world's nations need to cut greenhouse gases dramatically, starting now. The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) says we can aim for 1. 5°C, but it won't be easy. We need to slash emissions by 42% by 2
Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many residents still don't have clean water. Over 150, 000 people using municipal water are under boil-water advisories. Shockingly, about 40% of tested private wells are unsafe. This isn't new; 42 million Americans rely on private wells, whic
In Colombia, the Amazon River has hit record lows, seriously affecting local Indigenous communities. Marciano Flores, a 69-year-old fisherman from the Cocama community, has never seen the river this low in his lifetime. The severe drought has made it harder for him and other fishermen to catch fish,
