Iowa is thinking about making it illegal to mess with the weather. This isn't just about stopping rain dances or wishing for sunshine. It's about controlling things like cloud seeding, where people try to make it rain by throwing tiny particles into the air. The idea is to stop anyone from changing
People around the world are sharing more than ever. Freecycling, where folks give away items for free, is becoming popular. But why do people do it? A recent study looked at 16, 773 people from 34 countries to find out. Trust plays a big role. People who trust others more are more likely to give th
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is stepping into a new role. Instead of focusing on science, it's now helping private companies find minerals on the ocean floor. This shift is part of a push to start deep-sea mining in the Pacific Ocean. Deep-sea mining is a controversial
Vermont's government is falling short on its energy-saving promises. A recent audit reveals that the state is not meeting its own energy reduction goals. These goals are set to cut costs and help the environment. The audit highlights problems with two key initiatives: the State Agency Energy Plan an
Alachua County is doing pretty well with recycling, ranking fifth in Florida in 2024. But there's still a big problem: people putting the wrong stuff in recycling bins. This messes things up and makes recycling more expensive. So, what can you actually recycle? Bottles, cans, cardboard, and paper a
Dallas Animal Services was busy during the recent cold snap. They got 401 calls about pets left out in the freezing weather. Most of these calls were about dogs without proper shelter. Daniel Alvarado, who oversees field operations, shared that officers checked on 341 of these cases. They gave out 6
In the battle against icy roads, cities are getting creative. They're mixing beet juice, molasses, and even pickle brine with salt to keep roads safe. This might sound strange, but it's working. Salt has been the go-to for melting ice on roads for years. It's cheap and effective. But it's not great
Climate change is making wildfires bigger and more dangerous. NASA's research shows that human activities are the main reason why wildfires in the American West are getting worse. Over the past 20 years, the area burned by wildfires has increased, even though the number of fires has stayed about the
Nanoplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in water environments. They often get weathered by the sun, making them even more harmful. Fish, which can usually heal their tails pretty well, are now struggling because of these aged nanoplastics. Scientists did an experiment wi
In Indonesia, the death count from a landslide in West Java has climbed to 17. Many more are still missing. This disaster struck a village called Pasir Langu on Saturday morning. Heavy rain caused the earth to give way. The village is in a hilly area, about 100 km from Jakarta. Over 30 homes were bu
