China's involvement in U. S. climate initiatives has sparked concern among Republicans. They claim that China is using third-party groups to push its agenda. This makes it hard to see where the money is coming from. The goal? To shape U. S. energy policies in China's favor. The Energy Foundation is one group under scrutiny. It's a network of organizations focused on...
Al Gore, a prominent environmental advocate, has been vocal about the harmful effects of fossil fuel companies on both the environment and democracy. He argues that these companies are not just polluting the air and water, but also influencing politics to delay climate action. Gore believes that solutions to climate change are already available, but they are not bei...
Climate scientists have made a big leap forward. They now have a tool that can predict future weather patterns with incredible detail. This isn't just about knowing if it will rain or shine. It's about understanding how climate change will affect our daily lives. The new model is like a super-powered weather forecast. It can zoom in on small areas and predict weathe...
Climate change is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather. It's also about the invisible effects on our mental well-being. Clinical psychologists, the experts who help people navigate mental health issues, are starting to recognize this connection. They see how climate change can worsen existing mental health problems and create new ones, like eco-anxi...
In 2021, Canada faced a heatwave so intense it broke global records. Scientists used a weather forecast model to figure out how much of this disaster was due to climate change. They looked at three different scenarios: the heatwave as it happened, what it would have been like before industrialization, and what it could be like in the future. The findings were shocki...
Sharks are fascinating creatures. They have been around for millions of years. But we still know very little about them. A group of scientists has been studying sharks for over 50 years. They work out of a research center in Virginia. Their goal is to learn more about these mysterious predators. The scientists spend their days on a boat. They set up long fishing lin...
Deep inside a cave in southern Italy, a remarkable discovery has been made. The Altamura Man, a Neanderthal fossil trapped in rock, has given scientists their first-ever look at a Neanderthal's nasal cavity. This is a big deal because these delicate bones usually don't survive in fossils. Researchers used special technology to study the nasal cavity without even tou...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has seen a lot of changes lately. David Richardson, who was temporarily in charge, stepped down after just six months. This happened around the same time that President Trump suggested shutting down FEMA after the hurricane season. Richardson's time at FEMA wasn't easy. He faced a lot of criticism, especially for how he...
India's Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav, made a strong statement at the COP30 summit in Brazil. He said that richer countries need to do more to fight climate change. They should cut their emissions to zero faster than planned. Also, they should give more money to poorer countries to help them deal with climate issues. Yadav spoke on Monday in Belém. He said t...
New York's education system is facing a tough situation. While many students are struggling with reading and math, the state's Board of Regents is adding a new requirement: climate science education. Starting in 2027, schools will have to teach students about climate change, its effects, and possible solutions. This decision is part of the "New York Inspires" plan. ...