Tag: Environment

California Snowpack Levels Anticipated to Rise with Winter StormsCalifornia’s snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada are currently at just 65% of the average for this time of year, following an unusually dry January. However,...

Trump's Move to Increase Water Deliveries to Central Valley Sparks ControversyIn a bold move, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Sunday, directing federal agencies to “take immediate action” to deliver more...

California's Cycle of Wildfire Destruction: A History of Tragedy and ResilienceFor the first time in memory, everyone around here either knows someone or is someone who has lost a home or been dislocated by...

NASA and NOAA Confirm 2024 as Hottest Year on RecordIn a year marred by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, a grim confirmation has emerged from government agencies in the U.S. and across the globe:...

**Chicago's Annual Tree Recycling Program: Dates and Locations**The city of Chicago is gearing up for its annual tree recycling program, offering residents a sustainable way to dispose of their Christmas trees while contributing to...

The Future of Los Angeles' Water Supply: Potential Challenges AheadEvery winter, scientists in California trek into the Eastern Sierra to measure the snowpack, a critical component of Los Angeles' water supply. The recent measurements...

Flood waters in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have caused the closure of the deer hunting season, as announced by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). This closure was put...

President Biden recently celebrated a significant achievement in increasing climate financing in the United States. During a visit to the Amazon rainforest in South America, Biden proudly announced that his administration had successfully raised...

Mother nature seems to be following the calendar closely this week in Ohio. There will be a shift in the weather pattern with a decent amount of moisture moving through the state. Today is...

Cheyenne, Wyoming is in for a cooler and windy weekend ahead. On Friday, temperatures will be mild with a high in the 50s, which is about 5–10 degrees above the usual average. A warm,...

Vice President Kamala Harris recently made headlines after a resurfaced video from September 2023 showed her discussing the concept of "climate anxiety" among young people. In the video, Harris suggested that young individuals are...

An estimated 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek near Venice and Dockweiler State beaches on Saturday, officials said, causing them to be shut down. A beach closure sign in Seal Beach, Calif.,...

A dangerous situation is developing in the Pacific Northwest as wildfires threaten the region due to extreme weather conditions. With a heat wave hitting the area and strong winds in the forecast, firefighters in...

Have you ever noticed the amount of floating trash and debris in lakes, rivers, or harbors? Clear Robotics, a start-up company, is addressing this environmental challenge with autonomous robot boats. Founded by university graduates,...

The recent heat wave in New Jersey has been particularly harsh, especially in urban areas like the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, where the heat index soared over 100 degrees. Climate experts have noted that...

The Owens Valley, a vast territory in California, was once home to Native American tribes who lived off the land's natural resources. However, in the early 1900s, much of the land was taken from...

Cicadas are starting to come out in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the United States. Billions of these noisy insects are expected to appear due to a rare event called a 'double brood,'...

The Supreme Court recently expressed interest in a significant climate change case brought forward by Hawaii against major oil companies. Democrats are raising concerns about the court's alleged ties to the fossil fuel industry....

Cockroaches have been around for thousands of years, evolving and spreading across the globe with the help of human transportation. A recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...

Germany's Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union, or NABU, has organized its seventh annual "insect summer," during which it invites people to spend an hour counting the insects they see in a 33-foot radius. The...

In sub-Saharan Africa, traditional cooking fuels and technologies are causing indoor air pollution, which is harmful to people's health, according to the World Bank. To address this issue, a new initiative has been launched...

India's Clean Energy Transition: Demand for Critical Minerals Expected to SoarIndia is set to experience a significant surge in the demand for critical minerals essential for supporting its transition to clean energy, as per...