Southern California is dealing with a massive cleanup after an unusually wet Christmas season. This is the wettest Christmas in recent memory, and it has caused a lot of damage. Just a year ago, wildfires were a big problem in places like Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Now, the weather has complete
Colorado's recent push to tighten its rules on natural gas pipelines has sparked debate. The state's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has backed most of the recommendations from an administrative law judge. These rules aim to strengthen the regulation of the vast network of gas pipelines crisscross
Alaska's youngest residents are dealing with serious environmental issues. The numbers show that kids in Alaska are at a higher risk compared to the rest of the country. This is not just about the future; it's happening now. First, let's talk about water. In 2023, nearly half of Alaska's public wat
A man from Maryland recently made his childhood dream come true. While others were celebrating Thanksgiving on the ground, he was floating in space. This man is Chris Williams. He grew up in Potomac, Maryland. He has always been interested in space. He studied hard and worked in important places. He
Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, recently shared some concerning news. He said that Russia is using regular apartment buildings in Belarus to launch attacks on Ukraine. This is a clever but risky move by Russia, as it helps them avoid Ukrainian defenses. It's also a problem for Belarus, as it
Tata Steel, a big name in the steel world, is in trouble. A group in the Netherlands is suing two of its Dutch companies. They want €1. 4 billion (that's a lot of money! ) for health and environmental issues. The group says the steel plant in IJmuiden is making people sick and lowering home values.
Brunswick Landing has a long history with toxic chemicals. The recent 2024 AFFF firefighting foam spill brought attention to the PFAS "forever chemicals" issue. But these chemicals have been a problem for decades. They contaminated soil, water, and buildings long before the spill. Many people are u
Environmental science often deals with messy data. Small, varied data sets make it hard to build reliable models. Traditional machine learning methods often fail here. They fit the training data too well but perform poorly in real-world tests. Enter GP-BT. It's a new method designed to tackle these
The Denver Broncos secured a hard-fought 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas night. This win keeps their hopes alive for the top seed in the AFC and a shot at the division title. The game wasn't pretty, but it was effective, as head coach Sean Payton often says. One of the most i
Rotorua's lakes and rivers are popular spots to beat the summer heat, but they come with risks. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is urging everyone to be cautious. Last year, 17 people drowned in lakes and rivers across New Zealand, with three of those in the Bay of Plenty. Drowning isn't the only
