The world is getting hotter, and with it, wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense. This is not just a problem for nature, but for people too. The way fires behave is changing, and this puts both ecosystems and communities at risk. The rapid changes mean that current methods of managing fire
The political economy approach to health policy is gaining traction. This method focuses on the power dynamics and the broader political, social, and economic environment that either boosts or hinders health. However, it faces a significant challenge. The current policy focus is mainly on making sur
The impact of extreme weather events on young people's mental health is a growing concern. These events, often called climate disasters, are known to affect psychological and social well-being. Yet, there is a lack of research focusing specifically on how adolescents are affected. One study looked
ICESat-2, a satellite launched in 2018, has just hit a huge milestone. It has fired 2 trillion laser pulses from space. This satellite is equipped with a super-accurate laser system called ATLAS. ATLAS has been busy measuring the height of ice sheets, glaciers, forests, and even the ocean floor. Th
The forecast for Sunday morning is bright and clear. Temperatures are expected to be in the 50s. This is a big change from the stormy weather that hit the region over the weekend. The 40th annual St. Patrick's Day parade, also known as the "Wearin' of the Green, " will take place in the after
Sea levels have been creeping up steadily. Since 1993, the global sea level has risen by over 10 centimeters, or about four inches. This might not sound like much, but it's a clear sign that something bigger is happening. The rate of this increase is speeding up. Scientists have been tracking this t
Thousands of people filled the streets of Belgrade on a Saturday, marking the peak of months of protests against Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic and his government. The city was on high alert, with public transport shut down to control the crowds. Protesters gathered at various points across the
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 Mi
The Nordic countries, known for their cold climates, were once hotspots for malaria. This might seem surprising, but malaria was a real problem in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden until the late 1800s. The type of malaria that plagued these regions was caused by the parasite Plasmodium vivax. This paras
The EPA has decided to rethink a big decision from over a decade ago. Back in 2009, they declared that greenhouse gases pose a serious threat to public health. This move is part of a larger plan to change or get rid of many environmental rules. The EPA is looking at rules about pollution from coal p
