A new orca calf, J61, has joined the endangered southern resident killer whale population in British Columbia. But scientists are concerned about her health. The calf, spotted on December 20 with J pod, is believed to be premature. Her mom, J35 Tahlequah, might not be in the best shape to nurse her. Orca Conservancy says J35 looked thin back in October. The calf's be...
A potential deal between U. S. Steel and Nippon Steel has got some Indiana residents worried. While Gary Mayor Eddie Melton thinks the sale could be good for the local economy, some environmental groups aren't so sure. They're worried that Nippon Steel might keep using aging blast furnaces, which aren't so great for the environment. These groups, like Just Transition...
You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but the cost was too high. The plant would lose millions each year and n...
In the woods near Berlin, protesters are refusing to come down from the trees. German police are trying to clear the camp, climbed up ladders to reach the protesters and cut down the rope structures they've set up. Why all the fuss? Tesla's planning to expand their gigafactory, the only one in Europe, and hire around 12, 000 more people. But the Group Disrupt Tesla i...
In Pakistan, the provinces of Punjab have declared a health emergency due to severe smog. This has led to the closing of schools, restaurants, and construction sites in major cities like Lahore and Multan. The air is so bad that it's reaching hazardous levels, with air quality index (AQI) readings exceeding 600 in Lahore—far above the dangerous threshold of 300. This...
California’s air regulators just voted to change a major climate program. This program, called the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), aims to reduce emissions from transportation fuels. The updates aim to boost emission reduction targets and fund charging stations for electric vehicles. But, there's a catch. These changes might increase gas prices across the state. Som...
Ever wondered how tech giants like Amazon keep their AI programs running? It's no secret that these programs need a lot of electricity. So, Amazon is trying something new: investing in nuclear power. They're putting over half a billion dollars into three projects in Washington, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Why nuclear? Well, it generates electricity without much gree...
Many parents are worried about the planet their kids will inherit. A recent survey found that seven out of ten parents are concerned about the future environment. So, how are they dealing with this? Well, they’re teaching their kids to be eco-friendly at home. Four in ten parents make sustainability a top priority. Almost all parents encourage their kids not to waste...
In a surprising turn of events, world-renowned surfer Kelly Slater has spoken out against the destruction of one of Indonesia’s most cherished surf spots, Uluwatu. A massive seawall project, intended to protect the ancient Uluwatu Temple from wave damage and earthquake cracks, is causing significant environmental harm. The construction has already demolished pristine...
A recent global survey reveals that people worldwide are deeply concerned about the environment, with a staggering 70% believing human activities are pushing Earth past critical tipping points. This concern is echoed across diverse nations, from Kenya to India, where people feel more directly impacted by climate shocks like droughts and floods. The survey paints a ...