Climate change is here, and it's not treating everyone equally. Younger people in Japan are going to have a rougher time with it than older folks. Why? Because as the world gets warmer, the challenges of extreme heat won't be spread out evenly. It's like a game of musical chairs, but with temperatur
Firstly, let us talk about the hard-hitting truth that laying warmly down the island roads is a dark cloud: climate change. Weather on islands is directly impacted by it. This impact on weather is no small matter. It directly affects the likelihood of mosquitoes breeding, for they thrive in warm,
When it comes to farming, little critters are often overlooked. But, arthropods like bugs and spiders are really important players on the farm. These critters have special ways to deal with poisons, particularly pesticides and pollutants. Then again, what if their survival isn't just up to pest
Imagine living in a region where the air you breathe is not as clean as it should be. This is the reality for many Indigenous and rural communities in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Over the past 20 years, this area has seen a huge increase in unconventional natural gas production.
Cairo's urban parks are a hot topic among residents. To get the scoop, researchers looked at Google reviews to see what people really think. They found four big things that people talk about when they review parks. One is how well the parks are kept up, another is the family-friendly vibes, next is
Changing habits to help the environment can be tough. In India, a big effort to get people to make greener choices has lost its momentum. This effort, known as Mission Life, was meant to get folks to do things like ride bikes instead of driving cars or use less plastic. It was a big deal for India's
Feeling a bit guilty about your carbon footprint? Consider picking a credit card that's actually helping the planet instead of adding to the problem. But don't go getting fancy ideas in your head, it's not all sunshine and roses. Plastic is not as bad as it was first envisioned, but there are eco-f
Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next
Lockdowns forced a drastic change in the way cities breathed. This allowed a rare window to observe how air quality performs when humans stay indoors for long durations. Five big cities in India were tracked: Delhi on the north, Kolkata on the East, Bengaluru on the south, with Hyderabad and Visak
Scientists have cooked up a powerful cleaning material called MIL-100(Fe). They made it from basic ingredients like ammonium iron sulfate and trimesic acid under easy conditions. This material has tiny holes and a massive surface area. This makes it super effective at sucking up nasty organ
