Imagine if a tiny amount of powder could do the job of a large tree in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have created just that—a fluffy yellow powder named COF-999. This powder, designed with microscopic pores, can trap CO2 and releas
Did you know that millions of people lose power every year due to extreme weather events? This was the reality for Cary Kottler, a clean energy executive, when a historic cold snap hit Texas in 2021. The temperature in his house was barely above freezing, and sadly, his family’s goldfish didn’t surv
In a surprising twist, the Supreme Court has let President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continue its push to reduce climate pollution from power plants. More than 20 Republican states and industry groups had asked the court to temporarily halt these rules while legal challenges play
Potholes are a huge headache for drivers in Kingston. They can wreck your tires, mess up your car's suspension, and make your ride super bumpy. And guess what? Climate change might make things even worse in the future. But Kingston has a plan. They're using AI technology to tackle these pesky pothol
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
