In Nairobi, Kenya, farmer Yvonne Anyonyi Mumiah navigates her fields of rosemary, basil, and other crops with growing confidence. She used to worry about transport delays or extreme heat spoiling her produce. Now, she trusts a solar-powered cool storage service to maintain freshness. This service, provided by SoKo Fresh, charges farmers per kilogram stored. This […]
New research has uncovered areas globally where cooler currents and favorable conditions are aiding in the protection of coral reefs from the severe impacts of climate change. A crab residing among the coral in Fiji’s Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park exemplifies the critical role reefs play, nurturing roughly a quarter of ocean species at various life cycle […]
Formation and Future of El Niño The El Niño climate pattern has taken shape in the tropical Pacific. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology warned it might become one of the most powerful events in 70 years. This climate phenomenon is marked by unusually warm sea-surface temperatures across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. Meteorologists predict its […]
Weakened Restrictions on Methane Emissions The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump is taking steps to weaken regulations on oil and gas wells. These regulations currently limit methane emissions from wells that produce minimal energy but release significant amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This move benefits oil billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand, a […]
A fast-moving wildfire erupted Monday afternoon in the Santa Clarita Valley, putting homes in danger and prompting evacuation orders, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Known as the Max fire, it started around 4:20 p.m. in the Pico Canyon Park hiking area near Magnolia Lane. The fire has burned over 40 acres between […]
In Bismarck, North Dakota, fishing is evolving with the advent of forward-facing sonar technology. This equipment enables anglers to precisely locate fish underwater and has stirred discussions about its impact on fishing traditions and fish populations. How Forward-Facing Sonar Works Traditionally, fish-finding sonar is mounted on a boat and uses sound frequencies to create a […]
Since 1991, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) has been pioneering efforts to divert waste from landfills through recycling various materials. These include electronics, batteries, paints, household chemicals, and more. SWALCO collaborates with 43 municipalities within Lake County to achieve its mission. Executive Director Walter Willis attributes their success to creativity and education. […]
Alone in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Dominica, I found myself swimming in the dead of night. Without lights, a motor, or radio, our dinghy became unsafe as it filled with water. We abandoned ship to avoid drifting into the open sea. Rescue arrived in the form of Dominican fishermen who pulled me […]
The New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly that preys on the flesh of warm-blooded animals, has surfaced in South Texas. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed on June 3 that NWS larvae were discovered in a calf’s umbilical area in Zavala County, Texas. By June 11, officials reported six confirmed cases, […]
TOWN OF PINES, Ind. — Cathi Murray’s herb garden on Colorado Avenue conceals dark reminders of nearby pollution. As she digs, she unearths two gleaming black rocks, not just ordinary stones but coal ash, remnants of coal burned at the Michigan City Generating Station, roughly 3 miles from her home near Lake Michigan. These coal […]