In a shocking turn of events, California faced some of its worst wildfires ever recorded. As Los Angeles burned, scientists revealed that 2024 was the hottest year on record. This isn't just a coincidence—it's a warning sign. Global temperatures are rising, and oceans are unusually warm. We've enter
Wildfire experts Jack Cohen and Stephen Pyne have been warning about the dangers of wildfires in Los Angeles for years. They're not happy about what's happening this week. The Woolsey Fire, which has destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacuate, is a harsh reminder that we haven't be
The Lakeview, Cedar, and Oakwood wildfires have been burning across Los Angeles since Tuesday. Two more started on Wednesday and Thursday: Berkley, north of the city, and Evelyn, near Ventura County's border. The fires have claimed ten lives, forced 180, 000 evacuations, and destroyed many homes. A
Imagine two groups of people climbing a high mountain. One group is from the lowlands, and the other is from the highlands of Tibet. Both groups are going to the same height of 4, 300 meters. Scientists wanted to see how their bodies adjust to the thin air. Lowlanders, or people from the lowlands,
Let's talk about 2024. It was a really warm year, like, really warm. NASA and NOAA said it was the warmest year ever recorded. This isn't just a one-time thing; 2023 was also the warmest year before that. The difference between 2024 and 2023? A tiny 0. 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists have been pr
Imagine this: planes swooping over California's wildfires, dropping a bright pink liquid in a matter of seconds. This fire retardant has long been hailed as a key weapon against these blazes. But hold on a second – is it really safe? New research is painting a different picture. These retardants, u
Imagine you're looking at a world map that shows future climate changes. How do your eyes move? A study used eye-tracking to find out. They wanted to know if people focus on the same spots and if being alone or with someone changes how we look at these maps. The study found that people tend to stare
Are you wondering how the UK's net zero plans might affect air pollution? Let's dive in! A recent study took a look at two different pathways to reach net zero: a balanced approach (BNZP) and a more innovative one (WI). They used a fancy model to predict what might happen. Right now, with current po
The wildfires burning across Southern California are like a preview of what's to come. As President Trump starts his second term, he'll face a climate crisis that's costing Americans big time. We're talking billions of dollars every year in damage and health costs. Hurricanes like Helene and Milton
Global warming is melting glaciers, creating lakes behind unstable dams. When these dams break, it causes Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), which can be devastating. Scientists often rely on satellite images and river gauges to track these floods, but older events might be missed. At Grosse Glac
