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When a storm hits, the cleanup that follows can be just as challenging. Water left behind may look harmless, but it often hides chemicals, sewage, oil, gas, and other hazardous substances. This is what experts like Danna Thompson from the South Carolina American Lung Association want you to know. M

Eating Greener: Kingston's Plantiful October

Have you ever thought about what you eat? Not just the taste, but how it affects your body and our planet. That’s what Kingston is focusing on this October with a series of events called "Plantiful". It's all about switching to plant-based foods for personal health and environmental sustainability.

What Happens to Our Wastewater?

Have you ever thought about what happens after we flush the toilet or drain the sink? In many US rural areas, wastewater from homes and businesses goes into cesspools. These are like big underground storage tanks that hold waste until it can be treated. But here's a problem: some of these cesspools

How Weather Experts Are Conveying Climate Change

In a conversation about climate change, an expert shares his journey from predicting weather to conveying the reality of climate change. Over 15 years, he’s noticed that his wording has grown stronger and more certain about the climate crisis, highlighting the urgency for action globally. He observe

Asheville's Hidden Truth: Floods in a Supposed Safe Haven

For years, Asheville, North Carolina, has been promoted as a safe haven from extreme weather. But Hurricane Helene recently showed that this isn't true at all. Asheville is actually very vulnerable to flooding because of its geography and climate history. The city sits in a spot where water can easi

Coffee Under Threat: Starbucks Invests in Farms to Fight Climate Change

Climate change is making life tough for coffee farmers. Temperatures are rising, and weird weather patterns like La Niña are bringing frosts and droughts that mess with crop growth. This isn’t just bad news for farmers; it also affects what we drink. Starbucks is stepping up to protect its coffee su

The Hidden Plastic in Our Makeup and Skincare

Ever thought about what's really in your makeup and skincare products? It turns out that microplastics might be hiding there, especially in leave-on items like moisturizers and lipsticks. You won't find these tiny plastics in rinse-off products like face scrubs anymore, as many countries have banned

Hurricane Helene: A Nation's Response in Action

Imagine a storm so powerful that it leaves entire neighborhoods underwater. That’s what Hurricane Helene did when it hit several states, including Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. By Wednesday, 189 lives were lost, making it the deadliest U.S. mainland hurricane since 2005's Katrina. President

Asheville's Road to Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left a trail of destruction, and one of the hardest-hit places is Asheville, North Carolina. The city is struggling with broken water lines, closed roads, and a lack of essential supplies. Many people are still without power, and sadly, over 150 lives have been lost. Esther Man

A Storm Reveals Taiwan's Weaknesses