Tag: Environment
Bringing Clean Energy to the Navajo Nation: Empowering Communities with Electricity
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 Disappears Under Sea of Mud: Deadly Spanish Floods Seen from Space
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,...
How Rainfall Increases Carbon Sequestration in the Ocean
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)...
Eco-Friendly Spatulas and Takeout Containers: Beware of Flame Retardants
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...
2024 Election’s Impact on Climate Change Action
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...
Exposing Big Oil’s False Claims on Plastic Recycling
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...