The Gulf Stream, a major ocean current, is in serious trouble. Scientists have found that climate change is causing it to slow down. This current is part of a bigger system called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). The AMOC acts like a giant conveyor belt, moving warm water from
In a dramatic turn of events, a brand new bridge in southwest China crumbled into the mountainside just a day after it was shut down. The Hongqi Bridge, which connects Sichuan and Tibet, had to be closed on Monday because of cracks spotted on nearby roads. But on Tuesday, a landslide struck, causing
The world is at a crossroads with climate change. Ten years after the Paris Agreement, the gap between what's needed and what's being done is huge. Private money is key, but businesses and investors are holding back. Why? Uncertainty and instability are big reasons. Markets need clear rules, focus a
Climate change is getting worse, even with more use of clean energy and global policies. Extreme weather, rising sea levels, and health issues are on the rise. This makes people wonder if we need drastic measures, like geoengineering, to cool the planet. Geoengineering, especially solar geoengineer
AI is a big deal these days, but have you ever wondered about its thirst? Water use in AI is a hot topic, and different companies report very different numbers. Google says its AI uses just a few drops of water per prompt, while Mistral, a French AI company, claims its model uses way more. So, why t
In Brazil, California's Governor Gavin Newsom made waves at the UN climate talks. He criticized the U. S. for skipping the event, calling it a big mistake. Newsom, who might run for president in 2028, was the most senior U. S. official there. He said the U. S. is missing out on big opportunities by
The Dominican Republic faced a massive power outage that left nearly 11 million people in the dark. The blackout struck during the busy afternoon hours, causing chaos on the roads and bringing business to a halt. The problem started with a failure in the power grid's transmission system, but the exa
Antibiotics in rivers are a big problem. They hurt nature and people. But how bad is it? And what can we do? Scientists used smart tech to find out. They looked at rivers all over the world. They found that rain and lots of farm animals make the problem worse. In Africa, rivers are in big trouble.
In the quiet town of Wittmann, life is simple and peaceful. People enjoy the calm desert mornings and the close-knit community. But this tranquility is at risk. A massive rail project, proposed by BNSF Railway, could change everything. The project, called Logistics Park Phoenix, is a $3. 2 billion p
Climate change is a big deal, and ignoring it won't make it go away. Some people, like Bill Gates, have recently suggested that we shouldn't worry too much about it. They say that the concerns are overblown and that we're just being doomsayers. But is that really the case? Let's take a step back an
