Hurricanes Helene and Milton are set to cause massive damage, similar to Katrina and Sandy. But after the storms, something else spread: fake news. Politicians like Donald Trump and Elon Musk claimed FEMA was wasting money on illegal immigrants or controlling the weather. While these claims are fals
Did you know that over a third of all tree species might disappear forever? That's what a new study found. Scientists spent a decade looking at nearly 48, 000 tree types from all around the world. The results? More than 16, 000 of these trees are in trouble. That's more than twice the number of all
As October comes to a close, many cities across the U. S. are expecting record-breaking highs. From Monday to Thursday, around 100 daily high-temperature records could be set. It's going to feel more like summer than fall in places like Washington, D. C. , and New York City, with forecasts reaching
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see one of the Earth's gigantic glaciers disappear? Well, that's exactly what's happening to Mount Baker's Easton Glacier, and it's all because of climate change. NASA's satellite images reveal that this glacier is retreating super fast – about 100 fee
In 2023, global carbon emissions hit an all-time high, erasing the temporary decline caused by the 2020 pandemic. This is a significant setback for climate goals, especially the Paris Agreement's target of limiting global warming to 1. 5 degrees Celsius. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNE
Ever thought about what a single house has witnessed over the centuries? That's exactly what director Robert Zemeckis, famous for "Back to the Future" and "Forrest Gump, " is exploring in his new film, "Here. " Based on Richard McGuire's graphic novel, the movie takes us on a unique time-traveling j
In a significant commitment to combat climate change, Australia and the United Kingdom have joined forces to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This new partnership was announced at the Commonwealth leaders meeting in Samoa, where Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK Prime Minis
In a stark warning, the United Nations says we're heading for a dangerous 3. 1°C temperature rise. The world's nations need to cut greenhouse gases dramatically, starting now. The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) says we can aim for 1. 5°C, but it won't be easy. We need to slash emissions by 42% by 2
King Charles recently spoke up at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, pushing the organization to confront its troubling history. He acknowledged the ongoing pain from the past, emphasizing the need to learn from history to build a better future. Charles highlighted the importance of choosing unity ov
At a recent Commonwealth summit in Samoa, King Charles III addressed leaders about the painful past of slavery. He acknowledged that the past can't be altered but emphasized the importance of learning from history to address current inequalities. Charles encouraged leaders to use the right language
