Dry lightning sparked 22 wildfires across Northern California, burning over 12,000 acres. The largest fire, the 6-5 fire, destroyed structures in the historic Chinese Camp, a Gold Rush town with a significant Chinese immigrant history. Another fire damaged buildings in Vallecito. Evacuations were ordered for several areas,...
Over 85 scientists criticized a Trump administration report downplaying climate change. They argue the report contains errors, misrepresentations, and cherry-picked data to align with the president's agenda. The scientists claim human-caused climate change is real, causing dangerous impacts, and leading to significant warming. They likened the report to...
The Trump administration plans to overturn the 2001 Roadless Rule, allowing road construction in nearly 60 million acres of national forests. The administration claims this will improve wildfire fighting capabilities. However, experts disagree, warning that more roads could lead to more wildfires due to increased human access and altered...
A new study suggests the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current including the Gulf Stream, could collapse as early as 2055 under a high-emissions scenario, or 2063 under a moderate emissions scenario. This collapse would dramatically lower temperatures in Northern Europe, reduce rainfall, and severely impact agriculture....
A new study reveals climate change significantly worsened the massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus in 2025. The fires, Europe's worst on record, were 22% more intense due to hotter temperatures, drier conditions, and stronger winds. Reduced winter rainfall and increased frequency of dry, hot periods exacerbated...
Florida's Everglades are overrun with invasive Burmese pythons, decimating native wildlife. To combat this, researchers have deployed 120 robotic rabbits. These solar-powered devices mimic real rabbits, attracting pythons for removal. The $4,000 robots are part of a larger effort to control the python population, which numbers in the...
Las Vegas employs water waste investigators to conserve water in the growing desert city. These investigators patrol neighborhoods, identifying and addressing issues like misaligned sprinklers and over-irrigation. Residents receive warnings, and repeat offenders face fines. The program, running for over 20 years, has significantly reduced water consumption...
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition showcased over 60,000 stunning photos capturing Earth's wildlife. Images depict various animals in diverse habitats, highlighting both their beauty and the challenges they face. From a lone elephant scavenging in a Sri Lankan garbage dump to a standoff between a...
London's Thames River is undergoing a massive cleanup of a 820-foot shoreline dubbed "Wet Wipe Island," composed of 180 tons of congealed waste. This is the UK's first large-scale mechanical removal of wet wipes from a river, following years of volunteer efforts. The cleanup, costing hundreds of thousands...
A massive dust storm, a haboob, hit Phoenix, Arizona, causing travel disruptions and power outages. Haboobs are dust storms created by thunderstorm downdrafts that push dust and debris ahead of the storm. They're common in dry regions and can significantly reduce visibility, making driving hazardous. The National Weather...
