Estimating how much a ton of CO2 costs society, called the social cost of carbon (SCC), is tough. It needs to consider the whole climate and economic system, and how changes spread in time and space. Scientists have looked at the models used to calculate SCC but in bits and pieces. No one has put it
Imagine having to pay double for your health insurance. That's what could happen to millions of Americans if federal subsidies don't get extended. Andrea Deutsch, the mayor of a small Pennsylvania town, is one of those who could be hit hard. She already pays $638. 38 a month, which is half of what s
Disasters, both natural and human-made, can seriously harm our mental health. Climate change and wars are making these events more common. In fact, about 400 major disasters happen each year, affecting over 1. 5 billion people. The mental health impacts are huge. People may feel stressed, anxious, o
Governor Rick Perry deserves praise for leading Texas in renewable energy. However, his recent statements on whales and renewable energy projects are off the mark. He's worried about whales, but so far, no U. S. whale has died due to wind turbines. There just aren’t that many offshore wind projects
In 2024, the concert business hit record highs, but it wasn’t just the music that was soaring. Ticket prices went through the roof too. The Rolling Stones, led by the ageless Mick Jagger, grossed $235 million from just 18 shows. How did they do it? By charging an average of $277. 16 per ticket. That
Red 3, also known as erythrosine, could soon vanish from your favorite foods and medicines. This artificial coloring, linked to thyroid cancer in animals and hyperactivity in kids, is under review by the FDA. Despite being banned in cosmetics, it's still used in various snacks like Dubble Bubble gum
Imagine turning on the news and seeing non-stop coverage of a war. This was reality for many on October 7, 2023, when a conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. How does this kind of media exposure impact our mental health? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about emotion regulation. This is our
President-elect Donald Trump's win is shaking things up globally, including in Europe. Politicians are worried about how this change might affect their strategies, especially in the Middle East. Trump’s victory highlights two key trends: incumbency is no longer an advantage, and voters are tired of
Did you know that your old t-shirts could be adding to the planet's plastic pollution? A recent study found that the global apparel industry spits out over 20 million tons of plastic waste each year. This isn't just from packaging; it's from the clothes themselves. Most of our clothes are made of sy
As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca
