The EPA has decided to rethink a big decision from over a decade ago. Back in 2009, they declared that greenhouse gases pose a serious threat to public health. This move is part of a larger plan to change or get rid of many environmental rules. The EPA is looking at rules about pollution from coal p
The Scottish Small Isles are a great place to study the impact of ecological decline. It is a place where the impact of climate change is very visible. The environment is changing fast, and many species are disappearing. The way we see and record these changes is important. It is not just about
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently made a surprising move. They decided to cancel $20 billion in grants. These grants were meant for climate and clean energy programs. The money was supposed to be used by eight different nonprofit organizations. They were chosen through the Greenhous
Los Angeles has been fighting a tough battle with ozone pollution, especially during the hot summer months. Even with years of efforts to control emissions, the city still struggles with poor air quality. This is where cooking comes in. Yes, you read that right! The gases released from cooking, know
Almond orchards face a significant threat from a fungus called Diaporthe amygdali. This fungus causes two nasty diseases: twig canker and shoot blight. Researchers wanted to understand how weather affects this fungus in Mediterranean climates. They created a special test using quantitative PCR (qPCR
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) face a constant battle against contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). These are chemicals that we use every day in things like medicine, cosmetics, and household products. They end up in our wastewater. They can be tricky to spot, especially the highly polar a
In the United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a big deal. It's the main source of weather and climate information, both at home and abroad. But recently, NOAA has been hit with significant job cuts. More than 800 employees were let go in February alone, and more
In the North Sea, a recent collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker has raised serious concerns about environmental damage. The incident happened off the Yorkshire coast of England. The U. K. Coastguard has set up a safety zone around the two ships, which are no longer stuck together. It i
The North Sea was the scene of a dramatic event on March 10, 2025. Two ships, the U. S. -flagged oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese container ship Solong, collided. The tanker was stationary, anchored about 10 miles off the coast near Hull, England. Both vessels caught fire after the imp
Green beans, a staple in many diets, are facing a challenge. The world is getting hotter, and this is affecting how these plants grow and produce food. Farmers in Queensland, Australia, have been keeping track of their green bean crops for years. They've noticed that the plants' growth and yield are
