Farming on hilly terrain was never simple due to the steep slopes, soil erosion, and problems with water management.However, by creating step-like fields on hills, terrace farming provides a smart alternative. In addition to reducing erosion of soil, this facilitates growing crops on hills and mountains. Over time, new ideas and tools have made this method even better. In this […]
Bladeless wind turbines are a new wind power concept that is gaining attention as global energy needs rise and the need to save wildlife grows. This technique is a safer, more avian-friendly, and quieter alternative to revolving blades since it uses vibration to generate power. What’s the Technology Behind It? The Spanish company Vortex Bladeless pioneers this approach. A thin, […]
Imagine this: You’re enjoying a sunny day, squeezing fresh lime into your margarita, and suddenly days later your hands break out in painful blisters or dark stains.What took place? You may have phytophotodermatitis, also known as a margarita burn. What Is Margarita Burn? A skin response known as “Margarita Burn” occurs when lime juice comes into contact with your skin […]
The U.S. Midwest is no stranger to severe weather, but 2025 has seen an escalation in dangerous thunderstorms, bringing damaging winds, flash flooding, hail, and tornadoes. Millions of residents from the Dakotas to New England have faced repeated severe weather alerts, with meteorologists warning of prolonged risks through late July. Key Impacts of the Severe Weather Outbreak: 1.Hail and destructive […]
What Are Marine Heatwaves? The oceans are heating up at an alarming rate, and marine heatwaves (MHWs) are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged due to climate change, leading to profound shifts in marine ecosystems. 1.Ecosystem Collapse From Kelp to Whales: The longest marine heatwave in history occurred along the North American Pacific coast between 2014 and 2016, with temperatures […]
The Dead Sea has lost more than 33% of its surface area since the 1960s, and industrial extraction and upstream Jordan River diversion have caused water levels to decrease by more than a meter annually, or over 22 meters since 1970. Here, How Farmers’ lives are becoming more difficult as a result of the Dead Sea’s decrease: 1.Dangerous Sinkholes Ruining […]
On July 21, 2025, a powerful protest took place near the White House.A heartbreaking protest took place outside the White House this week as grieving parents and activists from Texas demanded action after deadly floods killed over 120 people—including 27 children at a summer camp.The recent deadly floods that took place earlier in July in Kerr County, Texas, affected all […]
In Oregon, some of the oldest trees are rapidly disappearing. Old-growth fir, larch, and pine trees in Eastern Oregon’s Malheur National Forest are disappearing at an alarming rate. A large number of these trees are over 500 years old.Ancient trees face previously unheard-of dangers, from the disappearing old-growth forests of Oregon to the disappearing baobabs of Africa. We risk losing […]
How climate taxes on cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence (AI) could raise billions for climate action, based on recent proposals by Laurence Tubiana and the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force. ⚡The Rising Energy Footprint of Digital Technologies: 💡 IMF Proposals: Targeted Energy Use Taxes In August 2024, the IMF recommended targeted electricity-use taxes to curb emissions and raise funds: Sector Proposed […]
The Western U.S. is suffering through the environment, and the economy are all having major problems as a result of the biggest megadrought in more than 1,200 years. An raised, extreme dry spell that lasts for decades is called a megadrought, and this one isn’t finishing soon enough. According to scientists, if climate change continues to worsen, it may continue […]