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
California has been a front-runner in combating climate change, from banning new gasoline cars to suing big oil companies. But now, there's a new worry: carbon capture projects. These projects aim to capture and store carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial sites. Yet, many experts agree thi
FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo
Florida is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which hit the state overnight. The storm caused widespread flooding and left millions without power. Governor Ron DeSantis reported that search and rescue teams were involved in 125 missions, rescuing 48 people and tragically, 10 lives were
Get ready for a stunning light show! A massive explosion from the sun is about to make the northern lights dance in unlikely places. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that plasma from the sun will hit Earth, causing a strong geomagnetic storm. This storm will make t
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's golf league, TGL, recently sparked an environmental debate. They've partnered with a luxury private jet company, ONEflight, to transport players between PGA Tour events and TGL matches. This is due to a scheduling clash, with the PGA Tour starting on December 30, 2024,
Meet the haenyeo of Jeju Island in South Korea. These women, known as the “real-life mermaids,” are keeping a centuries-old tradition alive. Many of them are now in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, but they continue to dive into the deep blue sea to harvest seafood. They don’t use oxygen tanks or profession
On the shores of Tampa Bay, sailor Joseph Malinowski, affectionately known as "Lieutenant Dan," has made a name for himself. He's renowned for his unique living situation—he resides on his boat. When Hurricane Milton hit, Malinowski created quite a stir. Despite the mayor's advice to find shelter, h
Picture a backyard packed with 100 hungry raccoons. This wasn't a story from a children's book, but a real-life event in Poulsbo, Washington. A lady had been feeding raccoons for years with no issues, but suddenly, the population skyrocketed. She faced a massive group of bushy-tailed critters outsid
In the early hours of Thursday, a powerful hurricane named Milton tore through the Tampa Bay area, leaving behind a trail of destruction that included the roof of Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. The stadium's dome roof, designed to withstand winds up to 110 mph, couldn't h
