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Climate Change: New York's Bill & Why Big Oil Should Pay

December 19, 2024

New York City's 500 miles of coastline are at risk from rising sea levels and increased storm surges. Future heat waves will only get worse. By 2050, the city could see temperatures rise by up to 5. 5 degrees Fahrenheit. This means more property damage, health issues, and lives lost. But who pays? T

environment

Montana's Court Defends Youths' Right to a Clean Environment

December 19, 2024

In a significant move, Montana's highest court has backed a lower court decision that the state must consider the impact of greenhouse gases when approving oil, gas, and coal projects. This landmark ruling, supported by a 6-1 vote, asserts that Montana residents have a constitutional right to a clea

science

Carnivorous Californian Squirrels: A Surprising Find!

December 18, 2024

In California's Briones Regional Park, scientists stumbled upon a fascinating behavior in ground squirrels — they've started hunting and eating voles! This isn't something squirrels are known for, as they usually munch on seeds and plants. But with a recent increase in vole numbers, these critters h

crime

Murder Charges Against UnitedHealth CEO Shooting Suspect: Too Much?

December 18, 2024

New York prosecutors are facing an uphill battle in trying to charge Luigi Mangione with first-degree murder. The 26-year-old is accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4. The indictment includes multiple counts, including first- and second-degree murder, weap

science

The Power of Electrochemistry: Cleaning Up Seas

December 18, 2024

Scientists have been exploring a new way to fight climate change by removing carbon from the oceans using electrochemical systems. These systems use a process called alkalinity-swings to get rid of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC). This can be done in two ways: by releasing carbon dioxide gas or by

environment

The Uneven Impact of Cooling the Planet: Solar Geoengineering and Mortality

December 18, 2024

Let's talk about solar geoengineering (SG), a method that tries to cool down the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space. Scientists have been wondering how effective this could be in saving lives from heat-related deaths. They used two climate models and a look into how temperature affects mor

sports

SMU's Big Challenge: Weather and Crowds at Penn State

December 18, 2024

The SMU Mustangs are gearing up for their first College Football Playoff game against Penn State. They're not just worried about the Nittany Lions' talent, but also the intense environment at Beaver Stadium. With a capacity of over 106, 000, it's one of the toughest places to play in college footbal

environment

The True Price of CO2: What Experts Say

December 18, 2024

Estimating how much a ton of CO2 costs society, called the social cost of carbon (SCC), is tough. It needs to consider the whole climate and economic system, and how changes spread in time and space. Scientists have looked at the models used to calculate SCC but in bits and pieces. No one has put it

environment

President Biden's Climate Legacy: Challenge of LNG Exports

December 17, 2024

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face today. President Biden has been working hard to address this issue. He brought the U. S. back into the Paris Agreement and invested a lot in clean energy. Now, with a new president-elect coming in, it's more important than ever to do something

health

Why Disaster Psychiatry Matters: Protecting Minds in Crises

December 17, 2024

Disasters, both natural and human-made, can seriously harm our mental health. Climate change and wars are making these events more common. In fact, about 400 major disasters happen each year, affecting over 1. 5 billion people. The mental health impacts are huge. People may feel stressed, anxious, o