Somalia still sees its people starving, but the real cause is not a lack of food on trucks; it is deeper problems that short‑term aid can’t fix. 4. 3 million people are hungry today, and more than 700, 000 children suffer severe malnutrition. The country has a long coast, fertile river valleys and a
Snowfall in the Northeast this year is breaking records, with some resorts receiving more than 30 inches of powder in just ten days. The cold snap has turned roads into pristine white blankets, and the lake that had been thawed since 2019 is finally frozen. While people love the sight of fresh snow
The southern part of Brazil has been hit hard by a sudden downpour that turned streets into rivers. In the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, at least 46 people have died and more than 3, 000 families were forced to leave their homes. The flood waters reached the homes of many residents, collapsing wal
The world’s sports industry, worth about $2. 3 trillion this year, is growing fast thanks to events that bring tourists and huge TV audiences. A new study says this growth could be cut sharply by climate change, which also hurts the planet more when sports events burn fuel and waste resources. The
The American Association for the Advancement of Science gathered in Phoenix from Feb. 12-14 to share research and ideas. When attendees entered, registration badges listed gender pronouns like they/them and xe/xem, sparking debate over their relevance to science. The opening ceremony mixed a N
People often think that climate change is a problem too huge for one person to affect. Yet the numbers say otherwise. If just ten percent of Americans changed a few daily habits—what they eat, how they travel, how they heat their homes and what clothes they buy—the planet could see a massive drop in
In the heart of Greenland, a man named Jørgen Kristensen shares a unique bond with his sled dogs. These dogs have been his companions since he was a child, offering him comfort and support when he faced bullying at school. Today, Kristensen is a champion dog sledder, but the changing climate is maki
In early 2026, a significant shift occurred in U. S. climate policy. The administration decided to revoke a 2009 finding that identified six greenhouse gases as threats to public health. This move was met with criticism, as many experts argue that climate change poses serious health risks. Extreme
In a bold move, groups focused on preserving nature and history have taken legal action against the Trump administration. They claim that recent policies are leading to the removal or alteration of key exhibits in national parks. These exhibits cover important topics like slavery, civil rights, and
The latest climate data shows the planet is heating faster than ever. 2025 has become one of the hottest years recorded, with temperatures exceeding pre‑industrial levels by more than 1. 4°C. This sharp rise follows a trend that has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, despite growing investments in ren
