Two sources familiar with the matter said that the Trump administration had halted participation by U.S. researchers in U.N. climate assessments. This is part of a broader withdrawal of the Trump administration from climate change mitigation and multilateral cooperation. The order to stop work affects employees of the U.S. Global Change Research Program and National Oceanic … [Read more...] about Did Trump Decide to Exit the Global Climate Assessment?
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Colorado River Crisis Threatens U.S. Food Supply
Soon, the shelves and prices of your local supermarket could change. The Colorado River which supplies water to about 15% of the agriculture in our country is shrinking. The current agreement that divides the water usage will end in 2026. Imperial Valley, in Southern California, relies on water from the Colorado River. The valley gets less than 3 inches of rain per year and … [Read more...] about Colorado River Crisis Threatens U.S. Food Supply
Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines Erupts, Spewing Ash 2.5 Miles High and Triggering Evacuations
On Monday, a volcano in the central Philippines briefly erupted. The government ordered the evacuation of villages around the volcano. A large column of ash rose in the air. The explosion lasted for nearly four minutes and sent a 2.5-mile high ash column, a deadly blast, and volcanic rock fragments about two miles to the southeast. The officials warned that more explosive … [Read more...] about Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines Erupts, Spewing Ash 2.5 Miles High and Triggering Evacuations
Over 30 Stranded Whales Saved in New Zealand Using Sheets for Lifting
Local residents and conservation workers lifted the whales onto sheets in order to float them. Four of the whales died, according to New Zealand's conservation agency. New Zealand is a country with a high number of whale strandings. Pilot whales are particularly prolific. The Department of Conservation praised hundreds of people for their efforts to save the stranding … [Read more...] about Over 30 Stranded Whales Saved in New Zealand Using Sheets for Lifting
