California has been a front-runner in combating climate change, from banning new gasoline cars to suing big oil companies. But now, there's a new worry: carbon capture projects. These projects aim to capture and store carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial sites. Yet, many experts agree thi
FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo
Meet the haenyeo of Jeju Island in South Korea. These women, known as the “real-life mermaids,” are keeping a centuries-old tradition alive. Many of them are now in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, but they continue to dive into the deep blue sea to harvest seafood. They don’t use oxygen tanks or profession
Hurricane Milton surprised everyone by growing so fast and strong. It started small, but quickly got bigger and stronger. This happened because of very warm water in the Gulf of Mexico. Also, a process called "eyewall replacement" made it even bigger. Milton's winds reached over 175 mph, which is ve
It seems like the weather is always a hot topic, especially when it's dangerous. President Biden recently clapped back at a wild claim by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She said the government can control the weather, like a huge, invisible hand. But Biden didn't buy it. He said it's "ridic
Back in 1989, a report from Shell predicted two futures: one with controlled fossil fuels and little climate change, and another with rising temperatures and violent storms. The second scenario is now the reality for many families in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. H
In the race for California's open Senate seat, Democratic candidate Adam Schiff and Republican candidate Steve Garvey recently faced off in a forum hosted by ABC7. The candidates discussed a range of issues, including abortion, gun control, climate change, and the housing crisis. Schiff, a longtime
Ever thought how space exploration could help our planet? It’s not just about reaching other worlds. Space tech has been secretly aiding climate scientists in their fight against global warming. During World Space Week, let’s zoom in on how these innovations are making a real difference. Imagin
Hurricane Milton, set to hit Florida, has people wondering if Category 6 hurricanes should exist. The conversation started because Milton shifted between intense hurricane classifications, with its wind speed reaching 180 mph at one point. Scientists are debating if a new category—Category 6—should
Imagine this: you live in Florida, and a hurricane just slammed into your town. You expect your insurance to help you rebuild, right? Not always. Recently, Florida has been struggling with a big problem in home insurance. Insurance companies are either fleeing the state or hiking up prices so high t
