Maine needs to brace for natural disaster | Opinion

Recent devastating flash floods in Texas, New Jersey, and Vermont are stark reminders of the increasing threat of natural disasters. Maine must take proactive steps to prepare for similar events to protect its communities.

Maine needs to brace for natural disaster | Opinion

Trump administration shuts down EPA’s scientific research arm

In a pivotal move, the Trump administration has shut down the EPA’s Office of Research and Development. This closure halts critical analyses of environmental hazards, including toxic chemicals, climate change, and water pollution, raising concerns about the future of environmental risk assessments.

Brics summit in Brazil tries to reinvent collective approach to world’s problems | Jonathan Watts

As the US retreats from international leadership, the Brics nations gather in Brazil to reignite a collective approach to addressing the world’s pressing problems.

After Club World Cup heatwave in US, soccer players’ union warns of higher risk at next World Cups

The global soccer players’ union, FIFPRO, has cautioned that extreme heat faced during the Club World Cup in the United States could become an even greater problem at the next two men’s World Cups. The warning underscores growing concerns about player safety amid rising global temperatures.

After Club World Cup heatwave in US, soccer players’ union warns of higher risk at next World Cups

Players, fans at Club World Cup coping with high temperatures amid heat wave

As a relentless heat wave grips much of the United States, players and fans at the FIFA Club World Cup are feeling the burn—literally. Extreme temperatures are not only affecting performance but also raising concerns for future tournaments, including the 2026 World Cup.

Players, fans at Club World Cup coping with high temperatures amid heat wave

Space lasers, AI used by geospatial scientist to measure forest biomass

Scientists are repurposing satellite technology, once used to uncover ancient ruins hidden beneath dense forest canopies, to enhance the accuracy of measuring carbon storage in forests. With the aid of space lasers and AI, this innovative approach promises to deepen our understanding of global carbon dynamics.

Space lasers, AI used by geospatial scientist to measure forest biomass

The cost of rollbacks

The Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump is poised to reverse over 30 critical regulations designed to protect air and water quality and combat climate change. This significant move signals a major shift in the nation’s environmental policy and raises concerns about the potential consequences for public health and the environment.

The cost of rollbacks

84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

In a historic environmental event, 84% of the world’s coral reefs have been struck by harmful bleaching, marking the most intense incident ever recorded. The International Coral Reef Initiative announced the alarming figures, signaling a dire warning for marine ecosystems globally.

84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Warren Buffett Just Identified the Biggest Threat to Berkshire Hathaway

In his latest annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett warns of the significant threat that climate change poses to the company’s core insurance business. As unpredictable weather events increase, Buffett highlights the potential for staggering insurance losses ahead.

Warren Buffett Just Identified the Biggest Threat to Berkshire Hathaway

Lake ice is getting weaker in Sweden, posing risks for winter activities

A recent study reveals that Sweden’s lake ice is becoming thinner and weaker, posing risks for winter enthusiasts who enjoy skating and fishing. Climate fluctuations have disrupted the formation of strong core ice, leading to an increase in fragile white ice over the past 50 years.

Lake ice is getting weaker in Sweden, posing risks for winter activities