The Arctic's Hudson Strait is experiencing some big changes due to climate change. It's getting warmer, rivers are discharging more water, and sea ice is melting faster than ever before. This means the area stays ice-free for longer during the summer. Scientists decided to check out the tiny microbe
Climate change is messing with our food! With weird weather patterns happening more often, like crazy droughts and floods, crops aren’t growing as well. This makes it tough for farmers and affects everyone's food security. To tackle this, scientists are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Explain
You might not think that climate change and suicide are connected, but scientists are finding some troubling links. As our planet heats up, we're seeing more extreme weather events like heatwaves, storms, and droughts. These environmental changes can really mess with people's mental health, leading
Last year, Earth broke another record. NASA confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures higher than any year since we started keeping track in 1880. Why is this happening? Scientists blame greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which have been increasing since the Ind
In April 2023, a big fight started in Sudan, causing over 11 million people to leave their homes. This is the largest displacement crisis we've seen, with 8 million people still in Sudan and 3 million in other countries. The U. N. says 24. 6 million people in Sudan, over half the country, don't have
In Davos, Switzerland, the 2025 World Economic Forum brought together top minds to discuss the future of agriculture and climate change. Newsweek hosted an event called "Aligning Agriculture With Global Climate Goals, " focusing on the role of sustainable farming. Amit Shah, Newsweek's EVP Internat
Imagine the Amazon rainforest, a place of endless heat and humidity, suddenly hit by a cold wave. That's what happened in June 2023. This isn't just a rare event; scientists think climate change might be making it happen more often. But how does this sudden chill affect the creatures that call the r
Did you know that pollution can make allergies worse? It's true! Dirty air from cars and factories can worsen asthma and stuffy noses from allergies. Even inside our homes, things like mold and chemicals can trigger allergic reactions. On top of that, climate change is making seasonal allergies even
On his first day in office, President Trump sparked controversy by announcing plans to roll back environmental protections and boost fossil fuel production. One of his main targets was California's aggressive auto emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. This ban, kn
In just one day, President Trump made big waves across the globe. He's got new plans for Russia, the Middle East, and even TikTok. But is everyone on board? Let's break it down. First, Trump talked about Russia and Ukraine. He wants to end the war, but Europe's worried he might favor Russia. He's n
