Climate change is getting worse, even with more use of clean energy and global policies. Extreme weather, rising sea levels, and health issues are on the rise. This makes people wonder if we need drastic measures, like geoengineering, to cool the planet. Geoengineering, especially solar geoengineer
In Brazil, California's Governor Gavin Newsom made waves at the UN climate talks. He criticized the U. S. for skipping the event, calling it a big mistake. Newsom, who might run for president in 2028, was the most senior U. S. official there. He said the U. S. is missing out on big opportunities by
Climate change is a big deal, and ignoring it won't make it go away. Some people, like Bill Gates, have recently suggested that we shouldn't worry too much about it. They say that the concerns are overblown and that we're just being doomsayers. But is that really the case? Let's take a step back an
Plants are reacting to climate change, but it's not as simple as one might think. Scientists have been studying how plants respond to warmer temperatures, especially in spring. They've come up with a new way to measure this response, called "phenological lag. " This measures how plants are affected
Chief Raoni, a 93-year-old Indigenous leader, is sounding the alarm about Brazil's infrastructure plans. He believes these projects could harm the Amazon rainforest and the people who call it home. Raoni is in Brazil for the U. N. climate summit, COP30. He wants Indigenous peoples to have more say i
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making waves at the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil. He's there to show that California is serious about fighting climate change, even if the U. S. government isn't. Newsom is meeting with leaders from around the world to talk about green technology and climate poli
The world is facing a huge bill for climate change. Countries are trying to switch to clean energy and get ready for extreme weather. This costs a lot of money. The topic of who pays for this is getting more heated as the costs and risks grow. Climate finance is money from governments, banks, inves
A new comet is making a close approach to Earth, but don't expect any alien visitors. Comet C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is not an interstellar object, despite some wild speculations. It was discovered by Gennadiy Borisov, who also found the second-ever interstellar object and another comet in 2019. The come
The Philippines is once again facing a major storm, with Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall just days after another deadly storm. This time, the focus is on preparedness and response. Fung-wong, a powerful storm with winds reaching 115 miles per hour, hit the eastern part of the country on Sun
Air pollution is a serious issue that affects our health in many ways. Since 2013, experts have confirmed that it can cause cancer. People living in areas with poor air quality are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer. In fact, air pollution is the second leading cause of early deaths worldwid
