Tag: Environmental Science

Understanding the Composition and Safety of Pink Fire Retardant in LAA plane drops pink flame retardant during the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles, California on Monday (Jan. 13). (Image credit: Benjamin Fanjoy/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Pink...

Nuclear Fusion: The Future of Clean EnergyIn 2022, a groundbreaking experiment at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory changed the game for fusion energy. This experiment showcased that fusion could be a viable source of clean...

2024: Scientists Warn of Global Warming Crisis AheadLast year marked a critical turning point in our battle against climate change, with 2024 being declared the warmest on record. This milestone was significant as it...

Decade of Deadly Heat: UN Chief Antonio Guterres Warns of Climate CrisisThe world has faced a "decade of deadly heat," according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is sounding the alarm on the escalating...

The world is at a pivotal point where the demand for coal is skyrocketing to unprecedented levels, driven by Asia's insatiable appetite for this carbon-heavy resource. Despite mounting concerns about the environmental impacts of...

President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January. Today the outgoing president has unveiled a new goal to slash US emissions...

Scientists Predict 2025 to be Among Top Three Warmest Years on RecordIt is not even Christmas yet: trees are still being decorated, turkeys are yet to be defrosted, and Christmas puddings remain intact. But...

The Arctic: A Rapidly Changing LandscapeThe Arctic region is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with rising temperatures, increased precipitation, thawing permafrost, and melting ice pushing it beyond historical norms. The latest installment of NOAA's annual...

Thriving Life in Earth's Acidic and Alkaline LakesIn the heart of Indonesia, nestled in a volcanic crater over 7,700 feet above sea level, lies Kawah Ijen, Earth's largest acidic lake with water comparable to...

Climate Change: Why 'Tipping Point' Terminology Fails to Drive ActionIn a world grappling with the looming threat of climate change, the concept of "tipping points" has emerged as a powerful tool to illustrate the...