CLIMATE CHANGE

May 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

Men, Climate and the Real Costs

A new study brings together more than 20 scientists from 13 countries to examine how certain male behaviours affect the planet. The research looks at patterns of consumption, travel and leisure that are linked to higher carbon footprints. The paper argues that the link between masculinity and clima

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May 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

The EPA's move to scrap climate pollution rules: what it really means

Back in 2009, scientists warned that car and truck fumes were filling the air with dangerous gases. These gases trap heat, make smog worse, and harm people's lungs. The government agreed and set rules to cut down on these emissions. But recently, the EPA decided to ignore those warnings by scrapping

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May 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mosquitoes on the Move: How Hot Weather Fuels Swarms in Georgia

Recent heat waves and prolonged dry spells have pushed more mosquitoes into the state, raising worries about diseases like West Nile. When rains are scarce, storm drains and underground pipes hold leftover water that becomes perfect spots for mosquito babies to grow. Scientists point out that

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May 02 2026SCIENCE

Alaska’s Climate Shift: A Personal Farewell

For three decades, deadlines have been a constant companion, shaping the rhythm of my work. The pressure once felt like an ache, but repeated exposure turned it into a familiar habit. I have spent many years navigating the complex world of scientific communication, sharing findings with local newspa

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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Brazil's Rough-Toothed Dolphins May Lose Their Home

Climate shifts are reshaping the ocean, and Brazil’s coast faces big changes. The rough-toothed dolphin, a top ocean hunter, depends on specific waters to survive. But as temperatures rise and ocean chemistry shifts, these dolphins may struggle to find safe places to live. The same goes for their fo

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May 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Farmers in Colorado face tough season after sudden freeze hits early fruit

Colorado’s fruit growers are dealing with a harsh truth this year. A late spring freeze wiped out peach and other stone fruit crops on the Western Slope, even though winter had been unusually warm and dry. One farm, Ela Family Farms, confirmed that none of their peaches survived the sudden drop in t

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Sunlight, Heat and Climate: A New Look at Earth’s Energy

The article starts by showing that the amount of sunlight reaching Earth’s surface changes with latitude, season and time. It uses precise astronomical data to calculate how much solar energy reaches the top of the atmosphere for every day over a 1200‑year period. The main point is that these change

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Budget Battle: EPA Faces Big Cuts in Congress

The Senate is turning its attention to a sharp proposal that could cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding by 50 percent. The plan, backed by President Trump’s administration, would slash the agency’s budget to $4. 2 billion, a dramatic reduction that would end many of the programs that ha

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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

When the Weather Turns Mean, the Real Survival Tool Isn’t a Bag

Early one March morning in Hawaii, a dog’s sharp bark cut through the dark—sirens followed seconds later. Outside, cars streamed toward the high school parking lot, the town’s designated escape zone. Neighbors’ phones buzzed with alerts: a river had climbed higher than a three-story building, and a

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Apr 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Georgia’s Wildfire Crisis: Small Sparks, Huge Losses

The Southeast is burning—not with the dramatic wildfires of the West, but with a slow, relentless spread of flames fueled by extreme drought. Georgia now holds the grim record for the worst property damage from a single fire event in its history, with over 120 homes and buildings destroyed. Two mass

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