Pollution is making it tougher for many countries to grow enough food. But there's a potential lifeline: money from abroad. This isn't just any money; it's called foreign direct investment (FDI). It's used to build things like farms and factories. A recent study looked at 44 countries over 18 years
Lead is a dangerous poison found in many water bodies. It's not good for any living thing, but we don't know much about how it affects amphibians like frogs. Scientists decided to study this by looking at the fat and liver changes in Rana chensinensis tadpoles when exposed to lead. They tested two
Developing countries face a tough challenge. They want to grow using technology. But they also want to protect the environment. It's a tricky balance. First, let's talk about technology. It's great for growth. But it needs lots of energy. If that energy comes from dirty sources, it causes pollution
Climate change is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather. It's also about money. Many countries that are most affected by climate change are also struggling with huge amounts of debt. These countries, which make up the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Vulnerable Twenty Group (CVF-V20), are
AI is everywhere, but its environmental impact is often overlooked. Every AI interaction consumes energy, mostly from fossil fuels, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Data centers, the backbone of AI, are energy-intensive and require vast amounts of water for cooling. Larger centers ca
In South India, the heat is getting worse. Workers are feeling the heat both physically and mentally. This isn't just about sweating more. It's about how the heat messes with their minds. The heat doesn't just make people feel hot. It can make them feel anxious too. This is called climate anxiety.
AI tools are getting better at predicting the weather in the short term. But there's a big difference between predicting the weather for the next few days and predicting climate trends for the next few decades. Some people think AI can solve climate change, but it's not that simple. AI can help pro
In the United States, a fresh trend is emerging among homeowners and renters who want to use solar energy without the high cost of rooftop installations. These small solar panels, about the size of a door, can be plugged into regular wall outlets and placed on balconies or decks. This idea has been
The University of Idaho is making a bold move to tackle wildfires with a $1. 4 million boost from the National Science Foundation. This cash injection will fund nine new doctoral researchers, who will dive into the science of fire physics, mitigation, and forest regeneration. The goal? To make rural
A recent Supreme Court decision has changed the rules for protecting wetlands across the United States. The ruling in Sackett v. EPA has made it harder for wetlands to qualify for protection under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This is because the new rule says wetlands must be directly connected to lar
