Thinking Is Power on the Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe Podcast
SGU Episode #1034: Interview with Melanie Trecek-KingNews Items: Internet Fakes and Violence, Lab Grown Teeth, RFK On Autism, AI Designed InstrumentsWho’s That NoisyYour Questions and E-mails: Big Bang MiracleScience or Fiction Listen Here The post Thinking Is Power on the Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe Podcast appeared first on ThinkingContinue Reading
Five climate trailblazers: UNEP’S 2025 Champions of the Earth
Global temperatures rises are projected to surpass 1.5°C (2.7°F) within the next decade, underscoring the urgency of the climate crisis.Continue Reading
From pledges to action: Leaders push for faster climate progress at COP30
COP30 opened in Belém on Monday with a clear message: the era of half-measures is over. Climate change is here, devastating communities and driving up costs, but solutions are within reach. Clean energy is surging, resilience saves lives, and cooperation can still bend the curve further. Continue Reading
Top Interior Department official has ties to Thacker Pass lithium mine
Karen Budd-Falen’s family ranching operation agreed to sell water rights to the company developing the controversial Nevada lithium project. The post Top Interior Department official has ties to Thacker Pass lithium mine appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Southern California mountain lions recommended for threatened status
The California wildlife department is recommending listing mountain lions in Southern California and the Central Coast as threatened.Continue Reading
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,386
These are the key developments from day 1,386 of Russia’s war on Ukraine., These are the key developments from day 1,386 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A Ukrainian sea drone shows the Dashan, an oil tanker that was reportedly part of Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’, being struck by another seaContinue Reading
US plans to ask visitors to share 5 years of social media history to enter
Tourists from 42 countries may soon need to also disclose email accounts, extensive family history and biometrics., Tourists from 42 countries may soon need to also disclose email accounts, extensive family history and biometrics to enter US. Visitors who are eligible to enter the United States without a visa mayContinue Reading
Hailstorm in Saudi Arabian desert mistaken for snow, sparking misleading climate claims online
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘ first-ever snowfall on record ’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media with some people blaming climate change, and others claiming thisContinue Reading
Climate vs. weather: a deep dive on the key differences
What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading
Sea-level rise: to mitigate or adapt? Experts say we need to do both.
As sea levels rise, coastal regions will face a number of negative impacts, including flooding, submerged land, and loss or changes in marine ecosystems[1]. Roughly 900 million people – or 11% of the world’s population – lived in low-lying coastal cities and settlements in 2020[2]; a figure that is projectedContinue Reading
ByHeart recalls all infant formula amid botulism outbreak
A botulism outbreak tied to its powder baby formula prompted ByHeart to recall all of its infant formula products nationwide on Tuesday., Read MoreContinue Reading
Senators react to US military seizing oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
Lawmakers respond to the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday. Senator Chris Coons warns he’s “gravely concerned that the president is sleepwalking us into war.” NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. Find us online: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app:Continue Reading
Canadian women’s hockey team facing Americans in Edmonton
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Canadian National Women’s Hockey team is playing in Edmonton, taking on Team U.S.A. in the Rivalry Series. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news,Continue Reading