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Climate Change's Hidden Impact on Meds: What We Need to Know

January 14, 2025

Imagine if your favorite medicine suddenly became hard to find or didn't work as well. Sounds far-fetched, right? But climate change could make this a reality. We often overlook how our changing climate affects the medicines we rely on. From how they're made and distributed to how they're used, clim

politics

Meta's Fact-Checkers vs. Conspiracy Theories: A Battle in Real-Time

January 14, 2025

Last week, Meta announced plans to cut its US-based fact-checkers, just as wildfires raged in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, fact-checkers were busy debunking conspiracy theories about the fires. They faced a tough challenge: misinformation spread fast, and influential figures were pushing false claims. So

politics

The Far-Right's Climate Hoax: A New Angle on Swedish Media

January 14, 2025

As the 2010s drew to a close, Sweden's traditional media outlets were talking more about climate change than ever before. This was especially true during the summer of 2018, when a severe drought and wildfires hit the country, and the Fridays for Future movement, led by Greta Thunberg, gained tracti

politics

BlackRock's Exit: Timing or Trend?

January 14, 2025

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has decided to exit the "Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. " This group, backed by the UN, aims to combat climate change. The decision comes as the city of Los Angeles faces devastating wildfires. Are woke policies to blame? Let's rewind. A few years

politics

Biden's Foreign Policy Advice to Trump's Second Term

January 14, 2025

Hey, have you heard? President Biden recently shared some insights on his foreign policy moves, aiming to set a solid table for the next guy, Donald Trump. Yep, you read that right! Biden’s crew believes they've bolstered our international alliances, especially during those tense moments like Russia

entertainment

Transforming the Oscars: Rosanna Arquette's Vision for Hope and Healing

January 14, 2025

Last week's devastating fires in Los Angeles have left many communities shattered. Actress Rosanna Arquette, known for her role in "Desperately Seeking Susan, " has proposed a unique idea for the upcoming 2025 Oscars. Instead of just celebrating films, she wants the ceremony to become a platform for

health

What Role Does Civil Society Play in Shaping Health Policies?

January 14, 2025

Imagine you're in a big meeting room, and everyone is discussing how to improve healthcare. Now, think about who's in that room. Sure, there are doctors, politicians, and experts, but what about people who aren't there officially? These are the folks from civil society—like local groups, non-profits

weather

Tornado Trends: How Weather Patterns Vary Across the US

January 14, 2025

Severe storms and tornadoes are some of nature's most dangerous events, causing significant damage and harm. The weather conditions near the surface are heavily influenced by large-scale weather patterns, known as synoptic patterns. To understand how tornadoes might change with the climate, scientis

environment

Volcanic Landscapes: How Water Shapes Them Over Time

January 14, 2025

Volcanic areas are some of the most active places on Earth, but we don't understand them very well. Let's look at the central Cascade arc in the USA. Here, water and landforms change together in a systematic way, linked to how old the volcanic rocks are. At the Cascade crest, where there's a lot of

environment

California Braces for More Dangerous Wildfires Due to Dry Conditions

January 13, 2025

It looks like California might be in for a rough few months. Weather experts have warned that the state is facing particularly dangerous wildfire conditions. What makes this situation unique? It’s the combination of dry fuels and powerful winds. Fuels are things like grass, shrubs, and trees that ca