Florida's warm coastal waters are home to a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. This bacteria can cause severe infections, and sadly, four people have died from it this year alone. The bacteria love warm, brackish water, and they can be found in places where people often swim and enjoy seafood. Infections from this bacteria are rare, but they can be very se...
In the coastal waters of Southern East, tiny plant-like organisms called phytoplankton are facing some big changes. The ocean is getting warmer and more acidic. This is not good news for these little guys. They are super important because they help make the oxygen we breathe. Scientists wanted to see how these changes affect phytoplankton. They set up big tanks on l...
In the summer of 2025, Texas faced a devastating flood during the Fourth of July weekend. The Hill Country area saw over 100 lives lost and many more unaccounted for. This event was the worst inland flooding in the U. S. since 1976, when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flood took 144 lives. People shared many stories and claims about this disaster. Some were touching...
Mosquitoes, especially the Aedes aegypti, are spreading fast. They carry diseases and love warm weather. Scientists in central India studied how heat affects these mosquitoes. They looked at how temperature changes their growth, survival, and even how they reproduce. The study focused on mosquitoes from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It found that temperature has a big imp...
In Texas, a recent flood has left a trail of destruction. Over 120 people have lost their lives. The disaster has raised serious questions about safety and planning. Cabins at Camp Mystic were found to be in a very dangerous flood zone. This has sparked debates about how well we prepare for such events. Floods are not new to Texas. The state has seen many over the y...
In Texas, Kerr County faced a tough choice: invest in a flood warning system or risk lives. The county knew the danger. Nearby, Wimberley County had already lost 13 people to flooding. Kerr County's officials wanted to act, but money was the problem. They looked to FEMA for help, but the state turned down their request. Then, they checked state funds, but the grants ...
Americans have seen a lot of floods lately. In the past five years, about 20% of people in the U. S. have dealt with major flooding. Most of these folks think climate change had something to do with it. Before the recent floods in Texas, people were pretty confident in the National Weather Service. Around 40% felt "very" or "extremely" sure about the info they got f...
Seaweed farming is big business. It's a key player in the global food scene. But climate change is making things tricky. Think about your favorite seaweed snack. It might taste different soon. Why? Because the environment where seaweed grows is changing. Scientists in South Korea studied this. They looked at how weather affects seaweed's quality. They found some in...
Insurance companies in California are raising rates and dropping customers because of climate-related disasters. State Farm, the state's largest insurer, has already increased rates by an average of 17% for homeowners, 15% for renters and condo owners, and 38% for apartment owners. They are also seeking another 11% increase for all residential properties. Other insur...
In the wake of the devastating floods in Texas, the usual political blame game has kicked into high gear. Instead of focusing on the urgent needs of the victims, politicians and pundits are busy pointing fingers. Some liberals quickly blamed budget cuts by Elon Musk for the lack of timely weather alerts, while conservatives criticized the previous administration's ha...