Climate and Weather


France bans public alcohol as record-breaking heatwave forces emergency protocols

Half of France is now under a "red alert" for extreme heat, the highest level…

Council Green Plan Targets Urban Cooling and Canopy Expansion

City council members voted Tuesday to overhaul local land-use policies, mandating a 20% increase in…

Scientists map the endgame: When will humanity actually face extinction?

The clock is ticking, though not as loudly as doomsday theorists might claim. A recent…

France Imposes Alcohol Curbs as Record Heat Grips Europe

PARIS — France has moved to restrict alcohol sales in public spaces as a punishing…

Moths reveal survival secrets in new research exhibition

Moths are shedding their reputation as mere nighttime nuisances. A new exhibition opening this week…

Japan’s crust shifted eastward by core-reflected seismic waves after 2011 Tohoku quake

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake didn’t just shake the ground; it fundamentally altered Japan’s physical position.…

Plastic in the bowl: Study finds microplastics in 75% of pet food

Your dog’s kibble might be hiding more than just protein and grain. A recent investigation…

Climate Change is Turning Up the Volume on El Niño

The Pacific Ocean is acting out, and the evidence suggests it’s getting louder. Scientists are…