ENVIRONMENT
Typhoon Talim Sideswipes Hong Kong, Slams into Southern China
On July 17, schools and the stock exchange were closed in Hong Kong as Typhoon Talim sideswiped the city...
NYS: Unprecedented Flooding Causes Widespread Damage in Orange, Rockland, and Putnam Counties
On July 10, a total of 25 million people were in flood alert zones in the northeastern United States....
China Fuming Over Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Waste Water Plan, May Completely Ban Seafood Imports From
It’s been more than a decade since a massive earthquake triggered a tsunami that severely damaged Japan...
Controversy Erupts After NYC Announces Crackdown on Coal and Wood-fired Pizzerias
New Yorkers are up-in-arms following proposed new rules by the New York City Department of Environmental...
Beijing Records Hottest June Day Since 1961
On June 22, temperatures in China’s capital, Beijing, soared past 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41.1 Celsius...
UN Adopts First High Seas Treaty to Protect Oceans’ Biodiversity
After 20 years of diplomatic efforts, the United Nations has adopted an unprecedented treaty to protect...
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in California’s 2022 Oak Fire That Was Widely Blamed on Climate Change
A 71-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting a forest fire last year that burned down more...
Philippine Volcano Mayon Spews Lava, Tens of Thousands Evacuated From Surrounding Area
On Jun. 11, the Philippines’ most popular volcano, Mayon — located in the country’s northeast — was spotted...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part V): Hemp
Hemp has been valued for its strength and versatility since prehistoric times. Shrouded in controversy...
