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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
01/17/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Scientists unearth enormous hidden aquifer beneath Oregon’s Cascade Mountains
Scientists have discovered a massive underground aquifer beneath Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, containing at least 81 cubic kilometers of water – more than twice the volume of Lake Mead. The aquifer, described as a “continental-size lake stored in the rocks,” is likely the largest of its kind in the world, with potential similar reservoirs in other volcanic […]
01/14/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A CITY IN FLAMES: Los Angeles mourns as wildfires claim homes, memories and lives
The January 7, 2025 wildfires have become the most devastating in Los Angeles County’s history, with 10,000 structures destroyed, 80,000 displaced residents. Hollywood stars like Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and others have lost their homes, leading to heartbreak and reflections on lost memories and family legacies. The fires have also affected YouTube creators and pregnant […]
01/13/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Climate science reality check: Data shows hurricanes are NOT increasing in frequency or power
A study published in Nature by Chinese meteorologists analyzed tropical cyclone activity over 30 years using the Power Dissipation Index (PDI), which measures storm intensity, duration, and frequency. The findings reveal no increase in cyclone destructiveness globally, with a notable decline in the South Indian Ocean basin since 1994. The study contradicts claims by climate […]
01/10/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Insurance exodus and wildfire fallout: California’s crisis deepens
Southern California is facing devastating wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, which have burned over 25,000 acres, destroyed 1,000 structures, and displaced 49,000 residents. The disaster coincides with a collapsing insurance market, as major insurers like State Farm and Allstate exit the state, leaving nearly 500,000 residents reliant on the state’s FAIR Plan, which […]
01/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Hollywood Hills ABLAZE: Wildfires devastate Los Angeles, forcing mass evacuations and claiming lives
Los Angeles is facing catastrophic wildfires, with over 100,000 residents evacuated and iconic areas like Hollywood Boulevard, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades severely impacted. Six separate blazes, fueled by extreme winds and dry conditions, have caused significant destruction, including celebrity homes and landmarks. The death toll has risen to five, with fears of more fatalities. Over […]
01/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
California regulators sound alarm: Herbicide paraquat linked to birth defects, thyroid disease and wildlife risks
California’s pesticide regulators have linked the herbicide paraquat to severe human health risks, including thyroid disease, birth defects and reproductive harm, as well as significant threats to wildlife, such as endangered species like the San Joaquin kit fox and Swainson’s hawk. Paraquat is highly toxic, with even small amounts causing severe health complications like cancer, […]
01/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Biden’s last-minute offshore drilling ban: a partisan power grab masquerading as conservation
President Joe Biden issued a sweeping ban on offshore oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of U.S. coastal waters, using the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to withdraw areas in the Atlantic, Pacific, eastern Gulf of Mexico, and parts of Alaska from future leasing. The decision, announced two weeks before President-elect Donald Trump’s […]
01/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Vermont’s climate superfund law sparks legal battle over energy freedom and accountability
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute (API) filed a federal lawsuit on January 3, 2025, challenging Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act, which holds fossil fuel companies financially accountable for climate change damages dating back to 1995. The plaintiffs argue the law is unconstitutional, overreaches state authority, and threatens interstate commerce and energy […]
01/02/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Big Oil returns to core strengths, retreats from green energy investments as climate agenda loses steam
In 2024, European energy giants like BP, Shell and Equinor scaled back investments in renewable energy projects, refocusing on oil and gas due to profitability and market demands. High oil and gas prices, driven by geopolitical disruptions like the Ukraine war, made fossil fuels more profitable, while renewables faced financial challenges like inflation and supply […]
12/30/2024
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By Willow Tohi
Ready for Trump’s return: Alaska’s economy is dying under Biden’s policies
The Biden administration has halted oil and gas drilling on millions of acres in Alaska, including the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), leading to significant economic strain in a state heavily reliant on resource development. Many Indigenous leaders, including Nagruk Harcharek and Doreen Leavitt, criticize the administration for ignoring […]
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