Hurricane Helene has left its mark on Asheville, NC. While the grand Biltmore House escaped major damage, other parts of the estate weren't so lucky. The lodge gate and historic structures took a beating, and low-lying areas like Biltmore Village experienced flooding. The farm wasn't spared either,
As Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc across the country, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging everyone to be cautious about false information circulating online. The agency has set up a special page called "rumor response" to help people sort through what's true and what's not. One
You might think of sloths as lazy, but they're actually dealing with a big problem - climate change. These slow-moving animals from Central and South America are having trouble adapting to the world getting hotter. Their bodies are designed to save energy by not regulating their temperature like oth
Another sad day on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. A boat capsized, taking at least 50 lives with it. The vessel was packed with people – 278 to be exact. That's a lot of weight for any boat to handle safely. What caused this disaster? Let's take a closer look. First off, rules are made to keep us safe
When a storm hits, the cleanup that follows can be just as challenging. Water left behind may look harmless, but it often hides chemicals, sewage, oil, gas, and other hazardous substances. This is what experts like Danna Thompson from the South Carolina American Lung Association want you to know. M
Have you ever thought about what you eat? Not just the taste, but how it affects your body and our planet. That’s what Kingston is focusing on this October with a series of events called "Plantiful". It's all about switching to plant-based foods for personal health and environmental sustainability.
Have you ever thought about what happens after we flush the toilet or drain the sink? In many US rural areas, wastewater from homes and businesses goes into cesspools. These are like big underground storage tanks that hold waste until it can be treated. But here's a problem: some of these cesspools
In a conversation about climate change, an expert shares his journey from predicting weather to conveying the reality of climate change. Over 15 years, he’s noticed that his wording has grown stronger and more certain about the climate crisis, highlighting the urgency for action globally. He observe
For years, Asheville, North Carolina, has been promoted as a safe haven from extreme weather. But Hurricane Helene recently showed that this isn't true at all. Asheville is actually very vulnerable to flooding because of its geography and climate history. The city sits in a spot where water can easi
Climate change is making life tough for coffee farmers. Temperatures are rising, and weird weather patterns like La Niña are bringing frosts and droughts that mess with crop growth. This isn’t just bad news for farmers; it also affects what we drink. Starbucks is stepping up to protect its coffee su
