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01/29/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Air pollution: A silent killer lurking in our skies
Air pollution, exacerbated by industrial activities and recent wildfires, poses a significant health risk to millions of people worldwide. According to the 2018 Environmental Performance Index and the latest data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air pollution is the leading environmental threat to public health. Despite a 37% reduction in PM2.5 and a 18% […]
01/21/2026
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By Willow Tohi
The sky’s the limit: A century of weather modification faces federal scrutiny
Federal officials are reassessing oversight of U.S. weather modification programs, which have operated for decades with minimal regulation. The review follows severe weather events, like the 2025 Texas floods, that have sparked public debate over the potential impacts of cloud seeding and other interventions. The U.S. has a long, documented history of weather modification, including […]
01/19/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Rooted in science: How embracing trees is emerging as a valid public health practice
Scientific research increasingly validates the health benefits of forest bathing and tree hugging, showing measurable reductions in stress, anxiety, and depression. Key mechanisms include exposure to phytoncides (airborne compounds from trees) that boost immune function and the calming effect of natural fractal patterns on the brain. Studies indicate even brief, mindful contact with nature, such […]
01/15/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Satellites and peat cores agree: The Alaskan tundra is burning at a rate unseen since the Iron Age
A new study finds Arctic Alaska wildfire activity in the past century exceeds any period in the last 3,000 years. Researchers used peat core analysis and satellite data to reconstruct a long-term fire history. The increase began around 1900, with a sharp spike after 1950, correlating with drier soils and shrub expansion. The findings indicate […]
01/10/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Border invasion: Bugs bringing Chagas outbreak to Texas-Mexico border
A new study finds a sharp increase in the percentage of “kissing bugs” infected with the Chagas disease parasite along the U.S.-Mexico border. Researchers warn this signals a growing risk of local, homegrown transmission in southern U.S. states, challenging the view of Chagas as solely an imported disease. Chagas disease is a chronic, often “silent” […]
01/05/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Resilience, not ruin: Overflowing reservoirs remind us nature recovers despite doomsday predictions
California’s major reservoirs are at or above 100% of historical average capacity following a wet winter. The high water levels provide critical relief after years of severe drought conditions. State officials caution that the abundance is temporary and does not signify a “normal” water year. The dramatic swing from drought to surplus highlights the state’s […]
01/02/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A solid step forward: New materials aim to simplify carbon capture from air
Researchers have developed new solid materials for capturing carbon dioxide directly from ambient air. These materials, including a superbase-alcohol compound and a covalent organic framework (COF), offer high capacity and selectivity for CO2. A key advantage is their low regeneration temperature (60-70°C), requiring far less energy than many current methods. Both materials demonstrate reusability, maintaining […]
12/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A fish lost to science reappears, offering a “last chance” for conservation
A fish species, Moema claudiae, unseen for over 20 years and feared extinct, has been rediscovered in a remote Bolivian pond. The seasonal killifish was found in a small, temporary wetland fragment surrounded by agricultural land, its original habitat destroyed. The site is a global biodiversity hotspot, hosting the most genetically diverse assemblage of seasonal […]
12/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The green backlash: Rural America pushes back on renewable energy expansion
A new analysis details widespread local opposition to large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects across the United States and Europe. Critics argue the true economic and environmental costs of wind, solar and transmission infrastructure are systematically underreported, burdening ratepayers. Ambitious government mandates for renewable energy are leading to the industrialization of rural landscapes, farmlands […]
12/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A call for Category 6: Scientists link ocean heat to stronger storms
A scientific presentation argues that warming ocean “hot spots” are increasing the frequency of ultra-powerful storms that exceed current Category 5 wind thresholds. Researchers propose a new “Category 6” classification for storms with sustained winds over 160 knots, citing over a dozen such events in recent decades. These intensification zones, fueled by deep subsurface heat, […]
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