Climate change is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather. It's also about the invisible effects on our mental well-being. Clinical psychologists, the experts who help people navigate mental health issues, are starting to recognize this connection. They see how climate change can wors
In 2021, Canada faced a heatwave so intense it broke global records. Scientists used a weather forecast model to figure out how much of this disaster was due to climate change. They looked at three different scenarios: the heatwave as it happened, what it would have been like before industrializatio
Sharks are fascinating creatures. They have been around for millions of years. But we still know very little about them. A group of scientists has been studying sharks for over 50 years. They work out of a research center in Virginia. Their goal is to learn more about these mysterious predators. Th
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has seen a lot of changes lately. David Richardson, who was temporarily in charge, stepped down after just six months. This happened around the same time that President Trump suggested shutting down FEMA after the hurricane season. Richardson's time at
India's Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav, made a strong statement at the COP30 summit in Brazil. He said that richer countries need to do more to fight climate change. They should cut their emissions to zero faster than planned. Also, they should give more money to poorer countries to help them
Extreme weather is a big deal, but people often overlook the dangers of cold weather. Many think heat is the main problem, but research shows that cold weather is actually more deadly. Over the past 25 years, cold weather has caused 65% of temperature-related deaths in the U. S. , while heat caused
New York is facing a tough choice. They want to fight climate change, but it's expensive. The governor is concerned about the budget, while a court ruling is pushing for action. The big question is: will the costs of doing nothing outweigh the costs of doing something? Extreme weather and pollution
In a bustling event held in San Bernardino, around 500 middle school students from low-income backgrounds gathered to explore careers in the green economy. The Future Green Leaders Summit, organized by the Southern California Regional Energy Network, aimed to bridge the gap between vulnerable commun
In Hanover, Germany, a curious trend has been spotted. Ticks, those tiny blood-sucking bugs, are becoming scarcer. Researchers have been keeping an eye on these creatures in city parks since 2017. They noticed that droughts might be the reason behind the decline in tick populations. Ticks thrive in
Indigenous communities from across South America made a powerful statement at the recent climate talks in Belém, Brazil. This was not just another meeting for them. It was a chance to show the world that they are key players in the fight against climate change. They came from all corners of the con
