South Carolina's coast is changing fast. Islands are disappearing. Roads and homes are underwater more often. This is not news to people who live there. Yet, the rules that protect these places are stuck in the past. They do not consider rising sea levels or the unique importance of areas like Cape
A science teacher at Lowell High School is making waves. She's not just teaching students about nature; she's getting them to roll up their sleeves and help protect it. Right now, her students are caring for baby turtles from local forests. Once they're big enough, the students will set them free. T
Rio de Janeiro is witnessing a spectacular yet bittersweet event. Tall, golden palm trees called Talipot palms are blooming for the first and last time. These palms are not native to Brazil. They were brought from South Asia decades ago by a famous landscape architect. The palms were planted in two
Big ranchers are making huge profits, but who's really footing the bill? It's not just the ranchers. The government is giving them a massive discount to graze their cattle on public lands. This discount is so big that it's like paying only 15% of what they would on private land. And guess who pays f
Cancer treatment is a must. It is what we all want for ourselves and our loved ones. But, it is not a secret that climate change is affecting everyone, including patients. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. They disrupt care and make things harder for everyone. So, how can we keep g
The European catfish, a massive freshwater fish from Eurasia, has quietly taken over parts of Spain. It first arrived in the Ebro River in 1974. People brought it there for fun fishing. But now, it's in seven big river systems. It's a problem because it's not from here. It spreads fast and takes ove
Super Scoopers are like the superheroes of firefighting planes. They are not the biggest or the flashiest, but they have a superpower: they can refill their water tanks in just 12 seconds by landing on any large body of water. These planes are not your average seaplanes. They are built specifically
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel Island is back and better than ever after a long rebuild following Hurricane Ian. This place is now packed with way more shells than before, showing off thousands of specimens from all over, including right here in Southwest Florida. S
In August 2024, a PFAS-containing firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport caused quite a stir. Many public figures jumped to conclusions, blaming the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) for negligence. However, the facts tell a different story. The MRRA has been working
Iowa's tree cover has taken a big hit. It's gone from 20% to just 4% in Central Iowa. Storms, bugs, and building have taken their toll. But there's hope. The One Million Trees Central Iowa Initiative wants to change this. Trees do more than look pretty. They clean the air, cool the streets, and eve
