US President Donald trump holds letter to teh UN stating the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President donald TrumpS pledge to withdraw from the landmark Paris climate agreement for a second … Read more
The year 2025 has kicked off with a celestial spectacle that has left skywatchers in awe. For the first two nights of the year, the May, and solar maximum, the most intense period of solar activity. “We are in the peak,” Arnould confirms. In May 2024, a rare and intense solar storm caused a particularly … Read more
Moss Landing Battery Fire: A “Three-Mile Island Event” for the Energy Storage Industry The fire at the Moss Landing Vistra Power Plant, one of the largest battery storage facilities in the world, has left the community reeling and raised critical questions about the safety and environmental impact of lithium battery storage systems. The blaze, which … Read more
The Future of Ski Competitions in Switzerland: A Vision for 2050 What will ski competitions look like in Switzerland in 2050? This question took center stage at the recent Snow summit organized by Swiss-Ski and BKW in Interlaken. While the discussions are still in their infancy, the atmosphere is decidedly optimistic. Despite the visible impacts … Read more
Scientists Uncover “Black Oxygen” in the deep Ocean, Challenging Long-Held Beliefs About Oxygen Production In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have confirmed the existence of “black oxygen,” a mysterious gas produced in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean where sunlight cannot penetrate.This revelation, led by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in collaboration with … Read more
Saignelégier’s Green Races: A Revolutionary Step for Sled Dog Competitions Amid Climate Challenges In the picturesque Franches-Montagnes region of Switzerland, a familiar winter scene unfolds: huskies pulling sleds through a snowy landscape. But a closer look reveals a surprising twist—the sleds are on wheels. This year, the Saignelégier sled dog race has embraced innovation to … Read more
As wildfires continue to ravage California’s Los Angeles County, attention is now turning to how tens of thousands of people directly affected by teh devastation might recoup what they’ve lost – adn a potential insurance storm that awaits them. Thousands of properties have been damaged or destroyed, leaving owners uncertain whether their insurance will cover … Read more
The Revival of Raw Earth construction: A Cinematic and Cultural Exploration This Sunday, January 19, 2025, the Majestic Vendôme cinema will host a special screening of the documentary Landing, a film that delves into the resurgence of raw earth construction. Organized by the associations Maisons paysannes de Loir-et-Cher and dos d’âne, the event promises to … Read more
Navigating the Maze of Air Quality Data: How reliable Are Your Sources? Table of Contents Navigating the Maze of Air Quality Data: How reliable Are Your Sources? The Wild West of Air Quality Indexes The Science Behind the Sensors Trusting the Numbers Key Takeaways final Thoughts Navigating the Maze of Air Quality … Read more
The Biden Governance’s Public health Wins: Tackling Environmental Justice, Reproductive Rights, and More Table of Contents The Biden Governance’s Public health Wins: Tackling Environmental Justice, Reproductive Rights, and More Reducing Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Lead: A Legacy of Harm Asbestos: A Long-overdue Ban Protecting Vulnerable Communities Key Achievements at a Glance A Legacy of Progress … Read more