Deep in the heart of Mexico's Sierra Gorda, a dangerous game is playing out. Miners like Hugo Flores are digging for mercury, a toxic metal that's becoming more valuable by the day. This isn't just any mining rush; it's a "mercury boom, " driven by soaring gold prices and a global demand for this ha
The fashion industry is a big part of our daily lives. But it's also a major source of pollution. Every year, the U. S. alone throws away a huge amount of textiles. This is not just a problem of waste. It's also about the resources used to make these clothes. The industry emits a lot of greenhouse g
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has stirred up a storm with its fast-tracked review on whether greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare in the U. S. This review, prompted by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind the 2
The waters around Philadelphia are facing a new challenge: the invasive Northern snakehead fish. These fish, originally from China, Russia, and Korea, were first spotted in Pennsylvania in 2004. They have since spread rapidly, causing concern among environmentalists and scientists. The snakeheads a
Air pollution in cities is a big health issue. Cars and trucks are a major cause of this problem. A recent study looked at five big changes to transportation in Paris. These changes aimed to cut down on harmful stuff in the air. The study checked how these changes would affect pollution levels and h
The U. S. Department of Energy recently released a lengthy report on the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. The report, however, has been heavily criticized for its questionable approach to climate science. The energy secretary, Chris Wright, claimed that the media misrepresents climate science an
A Danish energy company is in a legal battle with the Trump administration over a wind farm project. The company, Orsted, is trying to stop the government from halting work on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The project is almost finished and could power hu
A wildfire is causing chaos in a small town in California. This town has a rich history. It was settled by Chinese miners during the Gold Rush. The fire started on Tuesday and grew quickly. By Wednesday, it had spread to 10 square miles. The town of Chinese Camp was evacuated. Nearby highways were a
In Pakistan's Punjab region, a catastrophic flood has left a trail of destruction, impacting millions of lives and threatening the nation's economy. The deluge has submerged vast areas, washing away homes, farms, and livelihoods. Muhammad Amjad, a farmer, lost most of his land to the floodwaters, le
In the early 1900s, national parks were more about looks than actual conservation. Park managers would clear underbrush, cut trees for views, and kill thousands of predators like mountain lions and wolves. They didn't realize how much damage they were doing to the ecosystems. Enter George Meléndez W
