Climate change
Climate science deniers are flooding social media platforms with false claims during extreme weather events, drowning out reliable information and putting lives at risk. A recent report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) highlights the alarming spread of misinformation about climate change and its role in devastating wildfires
Natural resources
The devastating Dragon Bravo Wildfire has left nearly 9,000 acres ablaze at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, destroying over 70 structures including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. As the Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09)
Natural resources
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has presented the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, a bill that addresses a wide range of issues from national parks to water infrastructure. The bill provides $37.971 billion in spending, which is $2.54 billion
Climate change
The agri-food sector has successfully adapted to the immediate impacts of climate change, but another looming threat, depopulation, is quietly forming on the horizon. As more than 60 countries face declining populations and fertility rates, the sector is compelled to pivot from relying on volume growth to delivering nutrition, quality,
Natural resources
California Rep. Jared Huffman has issued a scathing rebuke to President Trump's administration for its handling of the Dragon Bravo Fire, which destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and other park infrastructure at Grand Canyon National Park. Huffman, the Natural Resources Ranking Member, has called for an independent
Climate change
According to research conducted at Michigan State University, many southern California residents rely on national forests for recreation, but with climate change and increasing popularity, displacement due to degraded conditions and closures is a growing concern. The study, funded by the U.S. Forest Service, aimed to understand how recreationists
Climate change
As the Texas Legislature prepares for a special session focused on flood response, the newly created committees on disaster preparedness and flooding must not ignore the role of climate change in exacerbating natural disasters, according to Public Citizen. The appointment of members to these committees this week is a crucial
Air pollution
Wildfire smoke drifting into the Innisfil region has led to poor air quality across Simcoe Muskoka, prompting Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue a Special Air Quality Statement. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their health, particularly vulnerable individuals such as babies, young children, and people with
Climate change
As Ghana continues to grapple with increasing environmental challenges, the "One Child, One Tree" initiative has emerged as a practical approach to promoting environmental responsibility and patriotism among the youth. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners have launched this initiative, encouraging each child to plant and
Air pollution
Fierce wildfires across the prairies and in northern Ontario are significantly impacting air quality, with Canada ranking as one of the worst in North America on Tuesday morning. The World Air Quality Index project reported an overall rating of 154, considered "unhealthy," with Saskatoon, Saskatchewan experiencing the worst
Air pollution
Thick smoke from wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan is blanketing skies across Canada, prompting air quality statements and warnings in several provinces. As a result, outdoor activities are being reconsidered or cancelled, and Canadians are wondering about the short- and long-term effects on their health. Sarah Butson, chief executive of
Air pollution
Wildfires are engulfing vast areas of Canada, prompting Environment Canada to issue over 447 active advisories across seven provinces and one territory. The blazes have forced thousands to evacuate their homes and sent smoke billowing across parts of the country. As of now, over 560 active wildfires are burning, with
