CLIMATE CHANGE

Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Florida's Hidden Water Danger: Flesh-Eating Bacteria on the Rise

Florida's warm coastal waters are home to a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. This bacteria can cause severe infections, and sadly, four people have died from it this year alone. The bacteria love warm, brackish water, and they can be found in places where people often swim and enjoy seaf

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Jul 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Making Carbon Capture Work for Businesses

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a key tool in the fight against climate change. It works by trapping carbon dioxide emissions before they enter the atmosphere. However, it's not as widely adopted as it could be. One big reason is that the current incentives aren't strong enough to encourage comp

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Jul 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Seas in Stress: How Warming and Acidification Mix It Up for Tiny Plants

In the coastal waters of Southern East, tiny plant-like organisms called phytoplankton are facing some big changes. The ocean is getting warmer and more acidic. This is not good news for these little guys. They are super important because they help make the oxygen we breathe. Scientists wanted to s

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Jul 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Texas Floods: Separating Fact from Fiction

In the summer of 2025, Texas faced a devastating flood during the Fourth of July weekend. The Hill Country area saw over 100 lives lost and many more unaccounted for. This event was the worst inland flooding in the U. S. since 1976, when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flood took 144 lives. People s

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Jul 13 2025SCIENCE

How Heat Shapes Mosquito Growth in Central India

Mosquitoes, especially the Aedes aegypti, are spreading fast. They carry diseases and love warm weather. Scientists in central India studied how heat affects these mosquitoes. They looked at how temperature changes their growth, survival, and even how they reproduce. The study focused on mosquitoes

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Jul 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Texas Floods: A Lesson in Disaster Preparedness

In Texas, a recent flood has left a trail of destruction. Over 120 people have lost their lives. The disaster has raised serious questions about safety and planning. Cabins at Camp Mystic were found to be in a very dangerous flood zone. This has sparked debates about how well we prepare for such eve

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Jul 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flood Warnings: Who Pays the Price?

In Texas, Kerr County faced a tough choice: invest in a flood warning system or risk lives. The county knew the danger. Nearby, Wimberley County had already lost 13 people to flooding. Kerr County's officials wanted to act, but money was the problem. They looked to FEMA for help, but the state turne

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Jul 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Floods, Trust, and Climate Change: What Americans Think

Americans have seen a lot of floods lately. In the past five years, about 20% of people in the U. S. have dealt with major flooding. Most of these folks think climate change had something to do with it. Before the recent floods in Texas, people were pretty confident in the National Weather Service.

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

How Weather Affects Your Seaweed Snacks

Seaweed farming is big business. It's a key player in the global food scene. But climate change is making things tricky. Think about your favorite seaweed snack. It might taste different soon. Why? Because the environment where seaweed grows is changing. Scientists in South Korea studied this. They

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Jul 09 2025OPINION

Who Should Really Pay for Climate Change?

Insurance companies in California are raising rates and dropping customers because of climate-related disasters. State Farm, the state's largest insurer, has already increased rates by an average of 17% for homeowners, 15% for renters and condo owners, and 38% for apartment owners. They are also see

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