The UK is facing a tough challenge. Unpredictable weather events like floods, heatwaves, and storms are becoming more frequent. These events are not just inconvenient. They are affecting people's physical and mental health. They are also hurting livelihoods. This is all because of the climate crisis. It is speeding up and showing no signs of slowing down. Efforts to ...
A massive storm is set to unleash a variety of extreme weather conditions across the central United States, starting today. This storm will bring a mix of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and a high risk of wildfires. The storm's path will affect millions of people from the Mississippi Valley to the South, and even up into the Midwest. The...
The Trump administration has been making big cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Around 800 employees were told to pack their bags and leave. The agency is responsible for keeping an eye on weather, climate, and the environment. The layoffs happened on Thursday, and more could be on the way by the end of the week. This shake-u...
Federal agencies responsible for managing public lands and resources were thrown into chaos after thousands of workers were fired. These agencies are crucial for conservation, recreation, and resource development across vast areas of public lands. The firings have left significant gaps in their ability to respond to emergencies, including wildfires, which are becomin...
Everything's about to change. Democrats are facing losses in the election, and Trump's team is getting ready to head back to the White House in January. They’ve missed some key deadlines, which might make things tricky. Meanwhile, Biden will address the nation today, a day after Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss. She promised to keep fighting, even though Trump is r...
Imagine it's January 20, 2025. President Kamala Harris steps into office and announces a plan to fight climate change within her first 100 days. She wants to cut energy costs and jumpstart a clean industrial boom. Lawmakers from both sides agree that we need to reduce emissions and strengthen our economy. They pass a law that makes the U. S. the world leader in clean...
Did you know that over a third of all tree species might disappear forever? That's what a new study found. Scientists spent a decade looking at nearly 48, 000 tree types from all around the world. The results? More than 16, 000 of these trees are in trouble. That's more than twice the number of all other animals and reptiles that are threatened with extinction combin...
Imagine a powder that can clean the air of carbon dioxide (CO2) just by sitting there. Sounds like magic, right? Well, scientists at UC Berkeley have made it happen! They've created a special powder called COF-999 that can soak up CO2 from the air around us. It's like a tiny, invisible sponge working to fight the climate crisis. This powder isn't like regular sponge...
On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court decided not to delay a new rule from the federal government targeting carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. This rule was challenged by many states, mostly led by Republicans, and several industry groups. They asked the court to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule while it's being reviewed in a lower...
Do you ever feel like there’s a problem in the world that needs fixing, but you’re not sure where to start? Jane Fonda, a famous actor and activist, has been feeling this way about climate change. She realized it’s more than just an environmental issue—it affects everyone on the planet! Fonda had a wake-up call when she saw the sky filled with smoke from wildfires. ...