Life in a bustling city like Hanoi is full of energy, culture, and amazing food. But from October to March, the air quality takes a hit. The Air Quality Index (AQI) often soars, making it hard to breathe without a mask. On rare days when the AQI dips below 100, it feels like a gift. The air might st
The Trump administration has taken a significant step to dismantle the government's ability to combat climate change. By revoking the scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and the environment, the administration is effectively removing legal barriers to carbon dioxi
Climate change feels huge, but the small steps people take add up. A study looked at four common habits: eating meat, driving cars, heating homes, and buying clothes. The researchers asked what would happen if just 10 % of people changed each habit. They used data from government sources to estimate
Greenland, a vast island with a small population, is sitting on a treasure trove of rare earth minerals. These minerals are crucial for technologies like wind turbines, electric vehicles, and advanced military systems. The U. S. has shown interest in tapping into these resources, seeing it as a way
Illinois is facing a big challenge with data centers. These huge facilities are popping up quickly, and they're causing some problems. They use a lot of water and electricity. This is making people's bills go up. Plus, they might be hurting the environment. A new law called the Power Act is being p
The South is still feeling the effects of a recent storm that brought snow, ice, and destruction. Many people lost their lives, and thousands are dealing with the aftermath. Homes and businesses were damaged, and many people had to go without power for over a week. But the most noticeable damage wa
The city of Missoula recently shared three notable stories from its outdoors desk. First, a new trail has opened in the nearby hills, giving locals a fresh spot to hike. The trail’s path winds past scenic overlooks and offers easy access for families. Second, a conservation project has starte
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to cancel a 2009 scientific assessment that has supported U. S. climate policies for over a decade. The agency filed paperwork with the Office of Management and Budget to delete this “endangerment finding, ” a move that would strip it of the legal power to
South Africa saw a 16 % drop in rhino killings last year, the second straight time it has fallen that much. The environment ministry said 352 rhinos were killed in 2025, down from 420 the year before and 499 two years earlier. The country holds almost half of Africa’s endangered black rhinos and
Climate shifts are shrinking the world’s biggest food farms. Across continents, grasslands that support millions of herders are becoming less suitable for livestock as temperatures rise and rainfall patterns change. Scientists used a “safe climatic space” method to map these changes, looking a
