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07/18/2025
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By Willow Tohi
7.3 Magnitude earthquake: Nature’s fury tests Alaska’s coastal resilience
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Sand Point, Alaska, prompting tsunami warnings across coastal regions. Minimal flooding (0.2 feet in Sand Point) led to advisory downgrades, with no significant material damage reported. 40 aftershocks and the Aleutian region’s seismic history underscore Alaska’s vulnerability to powerful quakes. The dual crises highlight the importance of preparedness and resilient […]
07/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Grand Canyon’s historic lodge consumed by fire amid toxic gas crisis and evacuations
A lightning-caused wildfire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and 50-80 structures at the North Rim, forcing park closures. A chlorine gas leak from a damaged water treatment facility complicates firefighting efforts, forcing evacuations of crews. The Dragon Bravo Fire (currently 5,000+ acres) and White Sage Fire (50,000+ acres) are fueled by extreme heat, wind […]
07/14/2025
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By Willow Tohi
EPA bolsters transparency on geoengineering amid rising tide of “conspiracy theories”
The EPA launched online resources addressing concerns over geoengineering and contrails, including debunking “chemtrail” and large-scale solar weather manipulation myths. Recent severe weather disasters like Texas floods have fueled conspiracy theories, with some GOP figures amplifying claims of government weather control. Republican lawmakers, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, are introducing bills to ban geoengineering, citing public […]
07/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Historic flooding in central Texas brings SHAMEFUL political exploitation
Flooding is not unprecedented historically, contradicting claims it’s climate “catastrophe.” Texas A&M and federal data show no long-term trends linking floods to rising CO2 levels. Politicians misuse tragedy to scapegoat federal budget cuts, ignoring the fact that first responders are local, not federal. Explicit calls to refocus on infrastructure, zoning and emergency preparedness rather than […]
07/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Decline of the North American decarbonization charade: Fossil fuels signal the end of green illusions
Nippon Steel’s $14.9B acquisition of U.S. Steel signals a resurgence of carbon-intensive manufacturing in the U.S. Saskatchewan, Canada, defies federal climate rules, extending coal-fired power plants beyond 2030. ESG-aligned financial firms like Citibank and Goldman Sachs facilitated deals contradicting their Net Zero pledges. Fossil fuels remain dominant globally, powering 80% of energy needs as China […]
07/06/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A new era in regulating “forever chemicals”: EPA’s PFAS crackdown and the rise of sustainable alternatives
EPA orders Inhance Technologies to halt production of PFAS-laden plastic containers, citing health risks. Scientists develop fluorine-free polymer offering eco-friendly alternatives for electronics and food packaging. PFAS exposure tied to cancer, cardiovascular disease and global economic costs of €16 trillion annually. EU to ban PFAS in food packaging by 2026, with U.S. states leading regional […]
07/06/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Inflated and intentionally deceptive: The $7 trillion fossil fuel subsidy myth
A $7 trillion fossil fuel subsidy claim is debunked; actual global subsidies hover near $500 billion-$700 billion annually. U.S. renewables received $70 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act, with solar getting 205 times more subsidies per unit of energy than oil/gas. Fossil fuel subsidies in Western countries often consist of routine business tax deductions unavailable […]
07/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
MIT’s atmospheric water harvester breaks barriers in world’s driest regions
MIT scientists created a hydrogel-based “bubble wrap” device to extract clean drinking water from air, even in Death Valley’s extreme heat and aridity. The system uses layered hydrogel domes and cooled glass panels to trap and condense vapor, yielding 57-161.5 ml daily during tests. Glycerol stabilizes lithium salts in hydrogel, keeping contamination below safe levels […]
06/30/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Revolutionizing energy and environmental protection: A commonsense approach to offshore drilling
The U.S. Interior Department announced policies to accelerate offshore critical mineral exploration, extending permits to five years and streamlining leasing processes. The Trump administration’s reforms aim to reduce reliance on China for minerals vital to tech, defense and energy sectors. Environmental safeguards remain key, with U.S. Geological Survey studies assessing ecological impacts of seabed mining. […]
06/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
ETH Zurich unveils revolutionary photosynthetic material to absorb CO2 from air and build structures
A Swiss research team engineered a living material with cyanobacteria that captures CO2 via photosynthesis and mineralizes it into stable carbonates. The 3D-printable material, described as “self-repairing,” hardens over time into a mineral skeleton, ideal for constructing carbon-neutral buildings. Over 400 days, the material stored up to 26 mg of CO2 per gram, exceeding other […]
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