Delhi is trying something new to fight pollution. They are using cloud seeding to make it rain. This is not a common practice in India, but other places have done it before. The idea is to add tiny chemicals to clouds. These chemicals help water droplets form and fall as rain. The Indian Institute
Bill Gates, a well-known billionaire, has suggested a new approach to tackling climate change. He believes that instead of just focusing on reducing temperatures, we should also think about how to protect people from extreme weather and improve their health. This idea comes just before the COP30 cli
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is booming, but it's not all sunshine and roses. Behind the scenes, AI's growing appetite for resources is taking a toll on the environment. Electricity, water, and rare minerals are all in high demand to keep AI running smoothly. By 2028, AI could be responsible for ove
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are often seen as a middle ground between traditional gas cars and fully electric vehicles. But are they really as eco-friendly as they claim to be? Recent findings suggest otherwise. A study by Transport and Environment (T&E) found that PHEVs emit about 135
Deep in the Amazon and other remote rainforests, some of the world's most isolated Indigenous groups are facing serious threats. These threats come from logging, mining, and drug traffickers. A recent report highlights that nearly 65% of these groups are at risk from logging, about 40% from mining,
Japan is in a tight spot. It wants to cut down on pollution and reach big climate goals. But at the same time, it needs to make sure people can afford their daily lives. The new Environment Minister, Hirotaka Ishihara, has pointed out this tricky situation. Japan is a major player in the climate ga
The Bay Area is facing a growing problem with a tiny but dangerous invader: the Aedes aegypti mosquito. These mosquitoes are small, with white markings on their legs, but they pack a big threat. They can spread serious diseases like yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika. What makes them even more trou
Boston's Public Garden, a historic green space, might face a sunny dilemma. New zoning rules allow for taller skyscrapers downtown. This could mean more shadows and less sunlight for the garden's plants. Advocates worry about the impact on the garden's health and beauty. The garden is home to many
In the heart of South Korea, a five-year study (2018-2022) uncovered a troubling truth about our water. Researchers dug deep into the fractured bedrock aquifers beneath a research farm in northeastern Seoul. They used a mix of science tools to understand how nitrogen pollution was spreading. The te
ExxonMobil is taking California to court over new laws that want the company to be open about its climate impact. The laws say big companies like Exxon must share details about the greenhouse gases they produce, both directly and indirectly. The company says these laws force them to share informati
