A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for
Science and indigenous knowledge have been around for ages. Science uses experiments and data to understand the world. Indigenous wisdom, on the other hand, comes from living closely with nature and seeing everything as connected. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a scientist with indigenous roots. She is d
Deep in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a volcano named Hayli Gubbi made history by erupting after a staggering 12, 000 years of silence. This wasn't just any eruption; it was a massive display of nature's power, sending ash clouds soaring up to nine miles high. The ash didn't just stay local—it travel
Florida's manatees, often called sea cows, are on the move as winter nears. These gentle giants can't handle cold water. When temperatures drop below 68 degrees, they head to warmer spots. Power plant outlets and rivers become their winter homes. Manatees are strict vegetarians. They munch on sea g
Florida's stunning coastline is under threat once again. A recent proposal could allow oil drilling just off the coast, putting the state's economy and environment in danger. The idea of drilling for oil near Florida's coasts is not new, but it's always been a bad idea. The state's economy relies h
In the heart of Florida, a group of young activists is making waves in the fight for clean water. River Kidz, a nonprofit organization, started with just two 10-year-olds who wanted to make a difference. Naia Mader and Evie Flaugh raised $85 by selling lemonade, and that small act of kindness grew i
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil wrapped up with a weak agreement that avoided directly pointing fingers at fossil fuels. This outcome was a win for oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who managed to keep their interests protected. The final statement was full of warnings about the
The recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem wrapped up with a weak agreement. The only solid commitment was from wealthy nations to triple their financial support for others to cope with global warming. This was a big letdown, especially since the summit skipped over most of the
Turkey and Australia have finally put an end to their long-standing disagreement. They have agreed on a plan for hosting the next big climate meeting. This meeting, called COP31, will happen in 2026. Turkey will be the host, but Australia will lead the talks. This deal is a big win for teamwork bet
The recent climate talks wrapped up with a deal that left many feeling underwhelmed. The event was marked by protests, the absence of the US, and even a fire that caused a mass evacuation. One of the biggest sticking points was creating a plan to move away from fossil fuels, which are a major source
