The world is facing a tough climate crisis. The most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to 1. 5C, seems out of reach. Many countries have missed deadlines to set new emissions-cutting plans. However, there's a silver lining. Over $10 trillion has been invested in clean te
People are trying to make money by changing the climate. They want to reflect sunlight to cool the Earth. But this is risky business. Scientists have been studying this idea for years. They call it sunlight reflection methods, or SRM. It might help some countries deal with extreme heat. But it's not
Farmers in China are being asked to join a new type of loan program. This program is called a carbon sink loan. It is designed to help the environment. The idea is to use forests and bamboo to absorb carbon dioxide from the air. This can help reduce the effects of climate change. But not all farmer
Romania is taking a big step to fight flooding. They're creating a special fund to pay for important projects. This fund will help for at least five years. It's part of a deal with the European Union to get recovery money. Floods have been really bad in Romania lately. In 2024 and this year, floods
Prince William is taking action to back up the brave folks who are fighting to keep the Amazon rainforest safe. He's launching a new plan to support Indigenous communities and environmental activists in Brazil. These groups are often in danger just for trying to protect one of the world's most impor
Plastic waste is a big problem. It doesn't just sit there; it releases hidden toxins that stick around for a long time. But there's some good news! Scientists found that tiny bits of iron in nature can help break down these toxins. These iron bits are like tiny helpers. They speed up the process of
The Amazon rainforest is under siege. Illegal gold mining is a big problem there. Recently, Brazilian police teamed up with Interpol to tackle this issue. They destroyed hundreds of illegal mining rafts on the Madeira River. These rafts were worth millions of dollars. The total damage to criminal gr
Nature is all around us. It's in the parks we visit, the trees lining our streets, and the green spaces in our schools. But how much do these places really help our health? Not much research has been done on this. Yet, it's clear that being around nature makes us feel better. So, why not make more o
Solar panels are everywhere, helping us generate clean energy. But what happens when they reach the end of their life? Mostly, they end up in landfills, which is not great for the environment. These panels contain materials like lead and zinc, which can leak out and cause harm. Scientists have found
The sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975, remains a puzzle. This massive freighter, loaded with iron ore, vanished during a fierce storm, taking all 29 crew members with it. Over the years, experts have proposed several theories to explain the disaster. One idea
