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At the ripe age of 100, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has left us. Born in 1924, he reigned the longest post-presidency, filled with his unwavering commitment to human rights and climate action. The Carter Center has arranged public gatherings in Atlanta and Washington, D. C

politics

Jimmy Carter: From Peanut Farmer to Peace Maker

Did you know that Jimmy Carter, our 39th President, was the first commander in chief born in a hospital? That’s right, and it wasn’t just any hospital - it was one where his mother, a nurse, worked. Born in 1924, Jimmy was a small-town boy from Plains, Georgia, who grew up to become a Navy vet and l

science

Underground Hydrogen Treasure: Could It Fuel Our Future?

Imagine this: trillions of tons of clean energy, hidden beneath our feet. That's what a recent study found. Hydrogen, a powerful and clean fuel, is lurking deep underground, and there might be enough to power the world for centuries. Scientists think there's about 6. 2 trillion tons of it, which is

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Jimmy Carter's Green Legacy: A Lifelong Love for the Environment

Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100, is remembered for his strong commitment to the environment. Growing up on his family's farm, he developed a deep love for nature. This passion led him to protect over a million acres of land and waterways during his presidency. One of his notable achi

health

Weather, Pollution, and Heart Health: A City's Story

In Mashhad, a city nestled in northeastern Iran, researchers wanted to know how air pollution and weather affect heart health. They looked at data from 2017 to 2020, including weather details like temperature, humidity, and air pressure, along with pollution levels such as PM2. 5, PM10, NO2, SO2, an

Bugs on the Move: How Climate Change is Shifting Insect Populations

Ever wondered how a warmer world might change where insects hang out? Scientists have found a clever new trick to figure out which bugs can survive in cooler places that are now getting warmer. They chose three insects: Spodoptera frugiperda and Cicadulina bipunctata, which love the heat, and Laodel

Deep-Water Oyster Reefs: Unseen Treasures of the Mediterranean

Ever wondered what lies deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea? Hidden under 30 meters of water, there's a world of deep-water oyster reefs. These reefs, shaped by the gryphaeid Neopycnodonte cochlear, are not as well-known as their shallower counterparts but are just as important. Scientists have been

The Climate Change Conspiracy Craze on Social Media

Imagine scrolling through Twitter and stumbling upon posts claiming climate change is a hoax. This might sound shocking, but it's a reality that's becoming increasingly common. A recent study explored this phenomenon, analyzing a massive amount of tweets to understand the spread of climate change co

The Heat Wave: 2024's Climate Crisis Explained

2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year ever recorded. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) recently released a report showing that climate change played a significant role in the extreme weather events this year. The report highlights that man-made warming, with a record increase of 34. 34 Fahrenh

Particle Behavior in Siberia: A Summer Study