Canada's Environmental Damages Fund is celebrating 30 years of turning penalties into positive change. Recently, the government announced a $10. 6 million boost for 23 new projects focused on nature conservation and restoration. This fund, established in 1995, has been using money from environmental
Plastic pollution is a growing problem. Right now, a garbage truck's worth of plastic is dumped into the environment every second. That's a lot of waste. And it's only going to get worse. By 2040, plastic production is expected to increase by more than 50 percent. But waste management won't keep up.
In the heart of the Nevada desert, a massive, highly secured area has been quietly working on some of the most critical scientific and security tasks for the U. S. for the past 75 years. This place, known as the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), is not just about nuclear tests anymore. It's a h
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is set to host a special event for the winter solstice. This event will take place at the Sunwheel on December 21. Two sessions are planned: one at sunrise and another at sunset. The goal is to help people understand the science behind the shortest day of the
A rare guest from another star system is making a quick stop by Earth. This comet, named 3I/Atlas, is on a one-way trip through our solar system. It will be closest to our planet this week, but don't expect a close encounter. It's still very far away, about 167 million miles (269 million kilometers)
In the rugged terrain of western North Carolina, paramedics Evan Carroll and Nicole McKinney are redefining their roles. They're not just emergency responders. They're also healthcare providers who make house calls. This is not a typical 911 service. It's a lifeline for those in remote areas. The a
In Serbia, a unique project is teaching farmers and young people how to take care of the soil. The "Guardians of Soil Health" project, run by the BioSense Institute, is all about learning how to check if the soil is healthy. Participants learn to test things like how much water is in the soil, how a
Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th
In the world of tech, sandboxes are like digital playgrounds. They are safe, isolated spaces where you can test and play with unknown software or files without risking your main system. Think of them as a safety net for your computer. They are used by companies, developers, and cybersecurity experts
North Lake Tahoe is a stunning place, but it's also a busy one. Too many visitors can hurt the environment and make life harder for locals. To fix this, the area has a special plan called the Tourism Business Improvement District, or TBID. Recently, this plan was renewed for 10 years. This is a big
