Renewable energy infrastructure, which the majority of is relatively new, will inevitably face decommissioning as it reaches the end of its lifespan. This reality is becoming evident in an unusual setting: a former pheasant hatchery in Canada, now home to thousands of damaged solar panels awaiting recycling. The facility, managed by Sunset Renewable Asset Management,…

The recent hurricanes in Florida have some people thinking about the possible threats extreme weather can have on their homes. In addition, recent numbers show climate risks have become a critical consideration in buying homes, which led to Zillow launching a climate-risk tool. But, how reliable is the new tool?  The real estate website teamed…

As reported on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the University of California San Diego has a new requirement to graduate, as students must now take a climate change course in order to get their degree. This semester, the university implemented the first-of-its-kind mandate for the class of 2028. UC San Diego officials say that the program is…

A rare large rain storm in the Sahara desert created lagoons of water, nourishing some of its driest regions like never before. The Moroccan government reported that two days of September rainfall exceeded annual averages, particularly in Tata and Tagounite.The storms caused over 20 fatalities in Morocco and Algeria and damaged farmers’ harvests, prompting emergency…

Key trade routes along the Amazon River are in jeopardy as severe drought has dropped some tributaries to the lowest levels ever recorded. As a result, Brazil has announced plans as reported on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to dredge the river in an effort to restart the steady flow of vital supplies like food and medicine…

The Supreme Court upheld Biden administration regulations aimed at reducing methane emissions, a major contributor to climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency regulation aims to cut methane emissions by up to 80% over the next 14 years.Methane is significantly more potent than carbon dioxide for trapping heat, contributing to global warming. The rules were upheld…

Tokyo is upgrading its flood defense systems to counter the increasing threat of extreme storms fueled by climate change. The city’s Metropolitan Outer Area Underground Discharge Channel, a massive network of tunnels and reservoirs, has played a crucial role in preventing major flooding since it became operational in 2006. In August 2024, Typhoon Shanshan brought…

An initiative to map the entire bottom of the Great Lakes is gaining traction due to its potential benefits for fishing, shipping, and environmental management. Led by the Great Lakes Observing System, the project seeks to chart the lakebed, of which only 15% is currently mapped. This effort aims to uncover critical information about underwater…

While the presidential election is getting most of the national attention, there is a fierce battle this election cycle for control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are trying to hold on to their slim majority. Republicans currently occupy 220 seats. Democrats have 213 representatives. There are also two vacancies. Democratic leaders are pushing the…

We have a recap of the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate of 2024. And Iran has launched its largest attack ever on Israel. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Vance, Walz defend their running mates’ records in vice presidential debate For the first time, the two vice…