Europe has long been a leader in wind power, with countries like Denmark and Sweden at the forefront of building offshore wind farms. These wind farms are crucial for cutting down on the use of fossil fuels, and helping the planet stay green. But now, these countries are facing unexpected
The Arctic, a vast and mysterious icy region at the top of the world, is becoming one of the most important areas on Earth. Why? Because beneath its frozen landscape lie enormous amounts of untapped resources—oil, gas, and marine life. It’s also opening up as a strategic hotspot where the
In an unexpected twist, NASA made a groundbreaking discovery while flying over Greenland’s ice sheets. What started as a routine scientific mission turned into a stunning revelation: a hidden, abandoned military base buried beneath the ice. This base, called Camp Century, was part of a top-secret U.S. military project during
This year, leaders from all over the world met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29. Every year, these conferences promise big changes to fight climate change, but history shows us that they often end with more talk than action. As rich countries
At the 29th United Nations Global Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, tensions ran high as developed and developing nations clashed over climate finance. Dubbed the “Finance CoP,” this summit was supposed to be a turning point for global climate action. Instead, it left many countries feeling frustrated and betrayed. The
India has taken a bold stand against the latest global climate deal announced at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The agreement, which aims to raise $300 billion annually for climate action and a total of $1.3 trillion by 2035, has been labeled by India as an unrealistic and insufficient attempt to
China is building huge hydropower dams in Tibet, high up in the mountains where the Yellow River (known as Machu in Tibet) starts. However, these massive projects have raised serious concerns. Scientists and environmental experts worry that these dams could cause dangerous disasters and hurt the environment in ways we
Scientists at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have just reached a huge milestone in their efforts to develop nuclear fusion, a powerful and clean energy source. They’ve completed a critical part of the magnet at the heart of the National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade (NSTX-U)—a groundbreaking nuclear fusion reactor. This
With Donald Trump now re-elected as President, a big shift in U.S. energy and environmental policy is underway. According to the New York Times, Trump’s team has prepared a series of executive orders and proclamations aimed at dismantling many of President Joe Biden’s climate-focused initiatives. Trump’s new approach will focus
