Lawmakers in California have their eyes on what Governor Newsom might highlight in his upcoming State of the State address. They're hoping he'll tackle some big issues, like how taxpayer money is being used and how to make the state safer and more resilient. One senator, Tony Strickland, wants the
Tesla, once the undisputed king of electric vehicles (EVs), is facing a tough time. In 2025, its sales dropped by 9%, and it was overtaken by China's BYD. This is a big deal because Tesla used to be the biggest EV seller in the world. So, what went wrong? Well, the U. S. government stopped giving t
Virginia is stepping up its game to tackle rising energy costs. The incoming governor has plans to make electricity bills easier on the wallet. She wants to boost battery storage and energy efficiency to avoid expensive new power lines. Meanwhile, the state's offshore wind project hit a snag when th
Air pollution and wild weather are not just bad for the planet. They are also sneaky troublemakers for your nose and ears. Scientists have been digging into how these environmental bullies affect our health. They found that dirty air and crazy weather can make your nose runny or your ears hurt. It i
Antarctica, once seen as a barren, frozen wasteland, is now a hotspot for urgent scientific study. The ice here is not as permanent as it once seemed. Due to human activities, like burning fossil fuels, the ice is melting at an alarming rate. This melting is not just a local issue. It's causing sea
People often think extreme weather is getting deadlier. News stories often say climate change is making storms, floods, and heat waves worse. But data shows something different. Deaths from extreme weather have dropped a lot over the past 100 years. This is true even though the world's population ha
In 2025, something remarkable happened that didn't get much attention. Despite all the talk about climate change, the number of people who died from extreme weather events was very low. This is great news, but not many people are talking about it. By October 2025, reports showed that around 4, 500
In 2025, the world witnessed a series of intense weather events that left a significant impact. Wildfires, floods, and extreme heat were among the most notable occurrences. The year began with devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. These fires, fueled by drought and strong winds, burned for weeks, d
2025 was a scorcher, and not in a good way. It was one of the hottest years ever, and for the first time, the average temperature over three years crossed the 1. 5°C threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. This means the Earth is getting warmer, and fast. The heat didn't let up, even with La Niñ
Plastic is everywhere, and it's causing big problems for our planet. It's not just littering our streets and oceans; it's also tied to climate change because it's made from fossil fuels. One way to tackle this issue is by introducing a plastic tax. But how do people feel about this idea? A recent st
