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Scientists Face Funding Cuts and Climate Impacts
A Small Crowd Bids Farewell to NASA Building at Tom’s Restaurant On a Tuesday, a bunch of folks gathered outside Tom’s Restaurant in New York City. This cozy, neon-lit diner is a familiar spot from...
Experts Warn Trump’s NOAA Firings Pose Risk to Americans
The recent wave of layoffs at the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) amidst the Trump administration's actions has sparked concerns among experts and employees alike. On a fateful Thursday, approximately 800 NOAA workers...
Humpback Whale Song Similar to Human Language: Study
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered an unexpected connection between humpback whale songs and human language. This intriguing revelation sheds light on the similarities in the structure of communication between two seemingly unrelated...
Preventing CO2 Pipeline Leaks: Trump Administration Derails Efforts
Federal regulators were on the brink of implementing new safety regulations for CO2 pipelines to prevent future disasters following a toxic gas leak in Mississippi. However, these efforts were thwarted during the early days...
How Penguin Poop Is Cooling Antarctica: The Surprising Connection
Matthew Boyer, a Ph.D. student in atmospheric science at the University of Helsinki, embarked on an exciting journey in December 2022. He boarded an Argentine military plane bound for Marambio Station, located at the...
Unpacking the Radicalism of Climate Activists: A Podcast Exploration
In the chaotic scene that unfolded at London's National Gallery in October 2022, two protesters from the group Just Stop Oil made headlines by throwing tomato soup at Vincent van Gogh's renowned "Sunflowers" painting....
Global Unity Urged by COP30 Chief for Climate Action
Veteran Brazilian diplomat and COP30 president, André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, delivered a powerful address at the UN headquarters in New York this week. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized the importance of global...
Exposure to Dangerous Contaminants in U.S. Drinking Water: Analysis Results
Title: U.S. Drinking Water Contaminants: Disproportionate Impact on Communities of Color More than 97 million United States residents have been exposed to contaminants in their drinking water that are unregulated and could affect their health,...
Protecting Seagrass Meadows to Prevent Billions in Damages
Seagrass meadows are apparently the unsung heroes of climate change mitigation, according to a new study. These underwater ecosystems have the capacity to capture and store massive amounts of carbon, making them a crucial...
New Methane-Reducing Rice Variety: Less Gassy Paddies
New Rice Variety Aims to Reduce Methane Emissions From Paddies In a world where climate change is a pressing concern, the impact of agriculture on greenhouse gas emissions cannot be understated. While cows are often...
