Tag: Environment

The fight against climate change is a battle that extends beyond any single election, according to US envoy John Podesta. Despite the recent loss of the White House to climate skeptic Donald Trump, Podesta...

The Biden administration's proposal to require employers to provide cooling measures for workers during extreme heat may be at risk under the incoming Trump administration. While Trump never directly addressed the proposal, many of...

The prime minister is urging businesses to invest in global climate change efforts as he travels to the COP summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. On his journey to the Caspian coast, Sir Keir engaged with...

Happy Monday, readers! I'm here to share some fascinating science news with you. Let's start with the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, which recently arrived at the International Space Station. This small Japanese spacecraft...

Azerbaijan is gearing up to host the COP29 climate talks in Baku, with lead negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev shedding light on the challenges and expectations surrounding the event. Despite concerns about the impact of Donald...

Azerbaijan is gearing up to host the COP29 climate talks in Baku, a critical global summit that aims to address climate change. Mukhtar Babayev, the president of the talks, believes that Azerbaijan is well-suited...

Clouds are a crucial part of the Earth's weather system. They form when water vapor in the atmosphere clings to tiny particles and turns into liquid droplets or ice crystals. A recent study has...

After a year of extreme weather and rising global temperatures, this year's UN climate summit is crucial. However, with President-elect Donald Trump planning to withdraw the US from the global climate process, concerns are...

Prince William is set to attend the COP30 climate conference in Brazil next year. This decision comes after his recent trip to South Africa, where he celebrated the fourth year of his annual Earthshot...

Climate change is a pressing issue that affects everyone, especially vulnerable communities in Africa. External groups often offer solutions for climate adaptation, but the best way forward is to empower local communities and leaders...

Billy Porter, the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actor and singer, expressed his emotional response to Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election. He mentioned feeling "horrible" following the election results and admitted...

The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, was developed by scientists at Kyoto University and the logging company Sumitomo Forestry. This innovative spacecraft measures just 4 inches on each side and has a very retro...

Pando is not just any ordinary tree; it is actually a colony of aspen stems that all come from one massive root system. This unique tree, located in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, is known...

The upcoming UN COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan are sparking controversy over climate finance, particularly in relation to funding from developed and developing countries. The disagreement stems from the commitment made by developed countries...

A rare discovery has been made off the coast of Albania - a ghostly white deep-sea shark. The angular roughshark was caught by a commercial trawler near Sazan Island at a depth of 656...

HS2, the high-speed railway project, is currently under scrutiny for spending over £100m on a structure to protect bats along a section of the line in Buckinghamshire. The chairman of the project, Sir Jon...

In late September, Microsoft made a big announcement that they would be reopening the Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power their data centers. This move is just one example of the extraordinary lengths...

This year is on track to become the warmest on record, with temperatures expected to average 1.55C above pre-industrial levels, according to the EU earth observation agency. The increase in temperature is primarily due...

President-elect Donald Trump's victory has raised concerns about the future of U.S. climate action. His promises to boost fossil fuel development, reduce pollution regulations, and dismantle President Biden's climate agenda have left many environmental...

Earth is on track to exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit this year, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing climate crisis. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has announced that it is "virtually...

A new technology has been developed that can convert wastewater into biofuel, reducing airplane emissions by 70% compared to conventional jet fuel, according to scientists. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) currently makes up less than...

The world's first wooden satellite has successfully been launched into space by Japanese researchers. This groundbreaking achievement opens up possibilities for using renewable materials like wood in space exploration missions to the moon and...

Culture plays a vital role in the way birds construct their nests, as suggested by a recent study conducted in the Kalahari Desert. White-browed Sparrow-Weavers in southern Africa were observed building communal nests and...

On Navajo Land in Arizona, Norma Toledo found a new home with the help of solar power. After sleeping in her car outside Walmart, she moved into an RV with electricity thanks to the...

Valencia, a city in Spain, was hit by record-breaking floods on October 29, 2024, after a surprise weather front unleashed torrential rains across the country. Satellite photos taken by Landsat 8 on October 30,...

Rainfall has a significant impact on carbon sequestration in the ocean, according to a recent study led by oceanographer David Ho. Ho's research shows that rain enhances the transfer velocity of carbon dioxide (CO2)...

Recycled black plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers may contain potentially harmful flame retardants, according to a recent study. These flame retardants are added to electronics to prevent fires, but they can persist in...

The impact of the 2024 election on climate change action is a crucial issue that will determine the future of our planet. The stark differences between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald...

California recently filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, aiming to expose the false claims made by big oil companies regarding plastic recycling. The lawsuit highlights the deceptive practices of the plastics and petrochemical industries, which...