On Saturday, July 2nd, an unknown river, formed beneath the glaciers of Mount Marmolada in Italy’s Alps, broke free, lifting the glacial ice and carrying a chunk down 3,300 meters (10,830 feet). After a week of search-and-rescue missions, 11 people were confirmed to have died in this avalanche. A day
One in three Americans live in polluted air because of their proximity to oil and gas operations, a public health problem worsening as oil and gas companies continuously pump large amounts of benzene, formaldehyde, hydrogen sulfide, and other pollutants into the air. In particular, methane, one of the most powerful
India and Pakistan are experiencing extreme days-long heat waves with little relief – not even night temperatures cool. Thanks to the string of heat waves, these countries have sweltered under record-high temperatures throughout March and April. As summer’s heat threatens to pick up, the India Meteorological Department has assigned most
In an attempt to find climate solutions, the United Arab Emirate government hosted a climate week for the Middle East and North African (MENA) countries, which ran from March 28–31. MENA is extremely vulnerable to climate change, already experiencing extreme storms, floods, and fires. Water scarcity and food insecurity have
Starting on Monday, April 11, a week-long downpour drenched the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province in South Africa. The coastal city of Durban, the third most populous South African City, was hit especially hard. Heavy rain triggered flooding, mudslides, collapsed houses, and strong river currents that swept people away. According to BBC
Brazil set a new record for deforestation in the Amazon rainforest just three months into 2022. Deforestation often occurs through intentional fires, ignited for agricultural purposes. In Brazil, agriculture is a big industry, so deforestation is a common practice in the Amazon. INPE, a national space research agency, has shown
Throughout the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, one country has remained mostly inactive: Israel. Despite Ukraine begging for Israel’s help, their efforts remain minuscule compared to other countries. They are standing aside and refusing to provide aid for Ukraine while a humanitarian crisis builds. This inaction prioritizes Israel’s own future self
On February 24th, after weeks of Russia increasing their military presence at the Ukraine border, Russia invaded. They took control of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, just 80 miles (130 km) from Kiev, the capital of Ukraine – a strategic spot for Russia to control due to its proximity to Kiev.
A nuclear deal between Iran and the U.K., France, Germany, Russia, China, and the U.S. is close to being finalized. The nuclear deal trades a fast-paced Iranian nuclear program for Western sanctions, which hurt Iranian oil prices and exports. After eight rounds of talks, a deal is within reach. Unfortunately,
On Monday January 31st, Boeing released a statement saying that the U.S.-Russian tensions over Ukraine create an “adverse climate” for their business. Due to the ongoing conflict, the U.S. and Europe are threatening economic sanctions on Russia – sanctions that will disrupt Boeing’s supply chain for titanium and therefore, their
Last Monday, Director-General of the World Health Organization Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized in a news conference that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 does not mark an end to the pandemic. Omicron is milder on average than other variants, which leads people to believe that it may signal the pandemic’s
