Mosquitoes have been a persistent scourge on humanity for centuries, spreading deadly diseases like malaria, yellow fever, and West Nile virus. The recent hospitalization of Dr. Anthony Fauci, a renowned expert in infectious diseases, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by these tiny ins
The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a critical moment for the environment. Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination, and the stakes have never been higher. A Harris presidency would be the nation's best chance to combat climate change, but her track record an
As the news of Kamala Harris's vice presidency spread, many environmental advocates began to marvel at her potential to drive change in the environmental policy sector. While she hasn't had a prominent role in environmental issues in her current capacity, Harris has demonstrated commitment to the ca
As states and federal agencies continue to justify highway expansions by claiming they can help fight climate change, a closer examination of the evidence reveals a different story. The notion that widening roads can reduce emissions is a myth that has been debunked by decades of research and data.
As businesses strive to achieve financial success, they often overlook the unintended consequences of their actions. However, what if there was a way to design for positive externalities, instead of just focusing on mitigating negative ones? This is where AI can play a crucial role. The story of t
Cruise ships have doubled in size over the past two decades, a precedent that could lead to even bigger vessels plying our oceans in the future and bringing potential problems, a new report has warned. The largest passenger vessels today are twice as large as they were in 2000, says a study conduct
The recent Operation Nanook 2024 exercise, the largest of its kind in the Arctic, has raised concerns about the growing presence of Russia and China in the region. The joint effort between the US, Canada, Denmark, and other allies aimed to strengthen partnership and demonstrate the ability of multin
Ford, one of the most iconic American automakers, has made some significant changes to its diversity and inclusion policies. In an email to employees, CEO Jim Farley announced that the company has "shifted" its employee resource groups' focus and ended participation in external culture surveys by th
As we navigate this new era of climatic instability, the recent enormous landslide in Greenland's Dickson Fjord serves as a stark reminder that our planet is reshaping itself in ways we can barely comprehend. The event, which sent a 200-meter-high tsunami wave crashing through the fjord and created
The story begins with a typical Arctic weather scenario: a melting glacier, a giant landslide, and a massive tsunami wave, which in turn triggered a series of events that would shake the scientific community to its core. In the remote region of Dickson Fjord, eastern Greenland, a 4,000-foot-tall mou
