In the heart of San Ramon, a group of dog-loving families noticed something unpleasant about their favorite sports park. The park, which is a spot many love to visit, was starting to collect a lot of trash – plastic bottles, metal soda cans, and even surprising amounts of dog poop bags were littered
In a surprising twist, the Supreme Court has let President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continue its push to reduce climate pollution from power plants. More than 20 Republican states and industry groups had asked the court to temporarily halt these rules while legal challenges play
Are you ready for some power outages? PG&E, the utility company based in Oakland, is thinking about shutting off electricity for certain parts of the Bay Area and other regions. Why? They're worried about critical fire weather conditions coming up. The winds might hit 45 mph and humidity could drop
Amazon, a major player in the tech world, has big plans to cut down on carbon emissions. They've already hit a major milestone by using 100% renewable energy for their global operations—seven years earlier than expected! As their energy needs grow, they're not just sticking to renewables. They're al
Today, the National Zoo in Washington D.C. welcomed two new residents: Bao Li and Qing Bao, a pair of 3-year-old giant pandas. These aren't just any pandas; Bao Li, the male, is the son of Bao Bao, who was born at the zoo back in 2013. That makes him the grandson of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the zoo'
Two new giant panda friends, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have just moved into the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. They're only 3 years old but already super important for U.S.-China relations. After some tense times, it seems the two countries are trying to be friends again, using the pandas as a sign of
In the small town of Naples, a once-quiet family business has turned into a big industrial operation, causing a stir among neighbors. About 100 people gathered to discuss concerns about air quality and environmental damage linked to Panhandle Door Inc. (PDI), a cabinet door and drawer manufacturer.
In a packed meeting, Champaign County Board voted unanimously to halt new carbon capture projects beneath the Mahomet Aquifer for a year. This move follows concerns that such projects could threaten the water supply for half a million people. Andrew Rehn, a climate policy director, warned that stori
After the recent hurricanes in Florida and the Southeast, false information has been spreading like wildfire. This misinformation can have serious real-world effects, such as stopping people from evacuating or getting help. Officials and aid workers are busy clearing up these false claims, which is
A dangerous chemical leak at a refinery in Deer Park, Texas, has left two people dead and at least 35 injured. The incident, which happened on Thursday evening, involved the release of hydrogen sulfide, a highly toxic gas with a distinctive "rotten egg" smell. Officials confirmed the leak at around
