As the remnants of Hurricane Helene slowly subsided, the once picturesque village of Biltmore in western North Carolina was left grappling with the devastating consequences of severe flooding. The village, renowned for its historic charm and unique architecture, was now under water, with debris-fill
In the midst of a torrential downpour, the Lake Lure dam in western North Carolina found itself on the verge of catastrophic failure. Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene had left the area inundated, with warnings of a second potential dam failure at the Walters Dam just miles away. The situation wa
The world is on the verge of a major breakthrough in the fight against climate change. Microsoft, one of the largest tech giants, has partnered with UNDO, a company specializing in enhanced rock weathering (ERW), to remove 15,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The deal is a significan
As the Caribbean Sea whispered secrets to the wind, a tropical storm began to take shape. Helene, its name etched in the annals of history, was expected to strengthen into a powerful hurricane, its path weaving a tale of destruction and chaos. The storm was barreling towards the U.S., its trajectory
To accompany the digital interactive, the October issue of National Geographic magazine is dedicated to the project. A documentary premiering on Nat Geo on October 10th and arriving on Disney+ and Hulu the following day will also showcase the expedition. A YouTube Originals series launches on Septem
For decades, ExxonMobil has been accused of using its massive resources to manipulate public opinion and deny the harm caused by its plastic products. Despite numerous warning signs, the company continued to produce and sell plastic products, knowing they would end up in oceans, landfills, and even
Imagine a majestic sea lion, swimming through the waters of Northern Vancouver Island, its sleek body gliding effortlessly through the waves. But for one particular sea lion, its freedom was being suffocated by a life-threatening entanglement. A large packing strap had wrapped tightly around its nec
Imagine a world where food waste is minimized, and the cold chain is optimized with precision. This is the vision of Ilya Preston, CEO of Paxafe, a company that's using AI technology to tackle global food waste and emissions. Preston believes that by leveraging accurate data and AI, the cold chain c
Do you ever feel like there’s a problem in the world that needs fixing, but you’re not sure where to start? Jane Fonda, a famous actor and activist, has been feeling this way about climate change. She realized it’s more than just an environmental issue—it affects everyone on the planet! Fonda had a
The Gulf of Mexico is Bracing for a Potential Tropical Storm or Hurricane The Gulf of Mexico is preparing for a potential tropical storm or hurricane, with millions of people living along the coast advised to prepare for the worst. A low-pressure system, dubbed Invest 97L, is developing in the Cari
