The climate crisis is a major health threat. The Earth's temperature has gone up by more than 1. 5 degrees Celsius since the early 1900s. This has led to sea levels rising by over 24 centimeters. The last decade has seen the 10 hottest years on record. 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded. Scientists predict that by the end of this century, global temperatures cou...
The middle of the US is facing a severe weather crisis. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain have caused major flooding in several states. This is not the first time these areas have been hit hard by storms and tornadoes. Residents are on high alert, with millions of people at risk for severe storms and flooding. Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, and Tennessee ...
The National Weather Service has issued a serious alert. A huge storm system is moving through the South and Midwest. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding. This is not a brief storm. It is a long-lasting event. The threat to people and property is real. The storm has already caused deaths. At least seven people have died in Tennessee, Missouri, an...
In many Sub-Saharan African cities, urban flooding is a major concern. This issue is made worse by rapid urban growth and climate change. The existing drainage systems in these cities often struggle to handle heavy rainfall. One key factor that makes this problem even worse is the buildup of sediment and solid waste in these systems. Yet, not enough research has look...
The Rio Grande Valley in South Texas faced a deluge. A massive downpour hit the region, dumping over a year's worth of rain in just two days. This led to severe flooding, with cars left stranded and people needing rescue. The heavy rain caused three deaths in Hidalgo County, and many people were trapped in their homes. The situation was so bad that even emergency veh...
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 into this issue by examining a large group of Australian teens. The ...
Big data has become a powerful tool in understanding the patterns of groundwater quality in Ontario. Researchers have tapped into a massive dataset of groundwater samples, totaling approximately 1. 1 million, collected over 12 years. Unlike previous studies that solely focused on E. coli detection rates. This study has looked into five different microbial contaminat...
Welcome to 2025, where last year's weather was as unpredictable as a rollercoaster ride. Coeur d’Alene saw six high temperature records shattered in 2024, with March being particularly toasty. The thermometer hit a record 71 degrees on March 16, followed by two more record-breaking days. But wait, there's more! July was scorching, with temperatures soaring to 101 and...
The year 2024 has been a year of records and red flags for Earth's climate. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reports that this year is the warmest on record, surpassing temperatures set just last year. Even more alarming, the global average temperature has exceeded the crucial 1. 5 degrees Celsius target set by the Paris Agreement. While t...