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Volunteer medical professionals are striving to bridge the healthcare divide for migrants in Chicago.

CHICAGO —  Volunteer doctors utilize sidewalks as examination spaces and store medical supplies in large red duffle bags to provide care for the increasing number of migrants who arrive in Chicago without housing on Saturdays. The majority of students participating…

Is the Pace of Global Warming Increasing? Specialists Cannot Reach a Consensus.

A leading figure in modern climate science has issued a warning that the Earth is not only experiencing a gradual increase in temperature, but that the rate of this increase is alarmingly accelerating. This study has been met with some…

Offshore wind initiatives encounter financial challenges and pose a threat to President Biden’s clean energy objectives.

WASHINGTON —  The recent cancellation of two major offshore wind projects in New Jersey is another obstacle for the emerging U.S. offshore wind sector. This puts at risk the Biden administration’s plans to generate electricity for 10 million homes through…

The World Bank is set to hold a Climate Loss and Damage Fund, despite some concerns being raised.

On Saturday, countries made progress in establishing a fund to aid impoverished nations affected by climate disasters, despite concerns from developing countries and the US. The formation of a “loss and damage” fund at the United Nations climate talks in…

Using cover crops can benefit the climate and environment, but the majority of farmers do not utilize them.

DES MOINES, Iowa —  Known as cover crops, they are considered the top priority for U.S. farmers, as they are believed to promote soil health, aid in environmental conservation, and combat climate change. Despite receiving incentives and encouragement for several…

India’s capital city, New Delhi, has once again been enveloped in a toxic haze, making it the world’s most polluted city.

NEW DELHI —  On Friday, a dense blanket of poisonous haze engulfed New Delhi, the capital of India. As a result, certain schools were instructed to shut down due to the air quality index dropping to the alarming “severe” level….

A small moon has been found orbiting an asteroid by a spacecraft from NASA.

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA —  The small asteroid that was visited by NASA’s Lucy spacecraft this week held a major surprise for researchers. Upon further investigation, it has been discovered that the asteroid Dinkinesh has a small companion known as a…

The report states that there has been a decrease in vaping among high school students in the US this year.

NEW YORK —  According to the government’s report on Thursday, there has been a decrease in the number of high school students who are vaping this year. According to a poll, 10% of students in high school reported using electronic…

Colombia is aiming to control the population of hippos through sterilization, relocation, and euthanasia.

BOGOTA, Colombia —  The government of Colombia announced on Thursday that they will attempt to manage their population of over 100 hippopotamuses. These animals are descendants of those that were unlawfully brought into the country by the notorious drug lord,…

The United Nations agency states that the climate crisis is causing a worldwide health crisis.

geneva —  According to a recent report from the U.N. weather agency, climate change poses a risk of undoing the advancements made in improving health and well-being, especially for the most susceptible communities. The World Meteorological Organization released their yearly…