The AirCare app provides a comprehensive view of air pollution, active fires, wind conditions, and pollen levels on a visually appealing map. In recent years, North America and Europe have seen improvements in air quality due to stricter environmental regulations. However, the rise of extreme weather events and unprecedented wildfires has brought new concerns about …
India witnessed a tragic surge in the death toll this weekend due to an uncharacteristically intense heat wave sweeping across the northeastern states. Reports from Indian officials confirm that nearly 100 people lost their lives between Thursday and Sunday in two of the country’s most populous states, Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar. The Ballia district …
An expansion of moderate drought conditions has been observed in the District of Columbia area, as revealed in a report released on Thursday. This comes as rainfall levels remain 7 to 9 inches below the normal average for this year, raising concerns among experts regarding the impact on water supply. The recent report from the …
In the town of Florence in Pinal County, Arizona, aerial views showcase the construction of new homes. This development, however, will no longer rely on groundwater due to a recent decision made by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Governor Katie Hobbs announced these restrictions, which specifically target groundwater supplies in the Phoenix area. It …
Updated at 10:50 a.m. ET on June 13, 2023 Over the past six years, California has experienced three of its deadliest fires in history and eight of its largest. The consequences have been devastating, with over 100 deaths, numerous displacements, and millions exposed to harmful air pollution that we still don’t fully comprehend. While we …
The frequency and reach of tornadoes are increasing due to global warming, posing a greater threat to areas that rarely experienced these storms. According to Climate Central, the US has witnessed six times as many billion-dollar severe storms in the past decade compared to the previous two decades, which are the storms responsible for tornado …
The recent agreement reached by the Biden administration and states dependent on the Colorado River demonstrates a proactive move towards conservation. In exchange for at least $1 billion in federal funding, California, Arizona, and Nevada agree to temporarily reduce their water usage by 3 million acre-feet until 2026, representing about 13% of their allocated river …
Darby Dunn, the Vice President of operations at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, made the switch from building rockets at SpaceX to working for the startup that is attempting to commercialize nuclear fusion as an energy source. Commonwealth Fusion Systems aims to build 10,000 fusion power plants around the world by 2050, but first, the company has …
A seagull flies before the lower Manhattan skyline during heavy smog in New York on June 6, 2023. Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday halted flights bound for New York’s LaGuardia Airport as smoke from Canada’s wildfires cut visibility in the area. “The FAA has taken steps to …
Shell, which is aiming to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050, said it was concerned by what it described as a “short-sighted” decision. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images Britain’s advertising regulator has banned an ad campaign promoting the green initiatives of Shell, saying the marketing of the oil giant’s lower emissions …