Deforestation rates in the Amazon rainforest are alarmingly high, and a significant driver is the demand for agricultural products, particularly beef and soy, in countries like the US, exacerbating climate change by releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere. The Amazon rainforest, a vital organ of our planet, is under siege. Rising deforestation rates in the […]

Carbon capture technology aims to mitigate climate change by capturing carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants and industrial facilities, but its viability in significantly reducing US emissions by 2050 is debated due to factors like cost, scalability, and widespread deployment challenges. Can carbon capture technology: is it a viable solution for reducing US […]

Ocean acidification poses a significant threat to US fisheries and marine ecosystems, driven by increased carbon dioxide absorption in the ocean, leading to declining shellfish populations, coral reef degradation, and disruptions in the marine food web. Discover the alarming effects of ocean acidification: What Are the Latest Threats to US Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems? Explore […]

Melting glaciers significantly threaten the water supply for Western US agriculture, potentially leading to reduced crop yields, economic losses, and increased competition for water resources within the next five years. The clock is ticking for Western US agriculture as melting glaciers accelerate, jeopardizing the reliable water supply crucial for irrigation and crop production in the […]

Coastal erosion threatens US coastlines, but new federal funding aims to bolster protection efforts and community resilience. The relentless advance of coastal erosion is reshaping America’s shorelines, posing significant threats to infrastructure, ecosystems, and communities. Facing this escalating crisis, new federal funding has become available, offering a lifeline to states and localities striving to protect […]

The renewable energy transition in the US faces significant challenges in 2025, primarily related to grid infrastructure, energy storage, and policy implementation, hindering the efficient integration of renewable sources and threatening energy reliability. The shift to renewable energy sources is vital for combating climate change, but the US grid faces complex obstacles. Understanding the biggest […]

Climate Change Report: Is the US on Track to Meet Its 2030 Emissions Reduction Goals? Examining the current climate change report reveals a mixed bag of progress and challenges, painting a complex picture of whether the United States is on pace to achieve its ambitious emissions reduction targets by 2030. Are the ambitious climate goals […]

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new methane regulations, set to impact US energy companies in 2025, aim to significantly reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry through enhanced monitoring, leak detection, and emissions control technologies. The new EPA regulations for methane emissions: how will they impact US energy companies in 2025? The […]

The latest IPCC report underscores the urgent need for accelerated climate action in the US, highlighting the escalating impacts of climate change and emphasizing the importance of immediate and substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate further catastrophic consequences. The latest IPCC report says about the urgency of climate action in the US that […]

Extreme weather events in the US, increasingly fueled by climate change, have become more frequent and intense in the last three months, raising concerns about long-term impacts and the urgent need for mitigation strategies. The escalating frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in the US: How Much Did Climate Change Contribute in the Last […]