While politics have long divided views on climate change, a majority of Americans agree that extreme weather, flooding, wildfires and heatwaves, are occurring more frequently. The recent heatwave has garnered plenty of news attention, but depending on what your sources are, root causes of these events can vary widely — and in some cases —…

It only took two weeks for Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) to change his mind on how he will vote for the Inflation Reduction Act. Manchin said in a press release he is now voting for an energy and healthcare package after further discussions with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Details of the full spending…

They’re considered by many to be one of the most iconic, recognizable insects in North America. Now, monarch butterflies are officially endangered. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature added the migrating monarch butterfly to its “red list” of threatened species. They’re now categorized as “endangered.” That’s just two steps away from “extinct in…

Headlines for July 21, 2022: Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns – Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned Wednesday morning. He had offered to resign after one party boycotted a confidence vote last week. That offer was rejected. Another offer was accepted after three different parties boycotted a confidence vote yesterday. Italian President Sergio Mattarella…

Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered Tuesday amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe and led to wildfires. The U.K.’s national weather forecaster said such highs are now a fact of life in a country ill-prepared for triple-digit heat. Many homes, businesses, even hospitals in Britain don’t have air…

In front of the beautiful backdrop of the Bavarian Alps, G7 leaders announced a new investment plan called the Partnership for Global Infrastructure (PGII). The goal is to invest $600 billion over the next five years in lower and middle income countries around the world, with the U.S. pledging $200 billion. The ambitious plan includes…

Top Headlines for July 15, 2022: Manchin against energy, tax provisions in latest measure: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) reportedly wants Democrats to take out any climate and energy provisions and high taxes on the rich if they want his vote on their latest economic measure. Sen. Manchin’s demands leave the future of the latest measure…

Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey have come to a preliminary agreement described as a ray of hope to ease human suffering and hunger around the world. The countries’ deal would allow for the export of grain through the Black Sea. That important food source for the world, totaling millions of tons, has been stuck in limbo since…

President Joe Biden is in the Middle East meeting with 11 regional leaders, including those of Israel and Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing Iranian threat, Palestinian conflict, and general regional stability. This trip marks Biden’s first visit to the region since taking office, and though the White House is focused on improving relations between…

Brazilian national space research agency Inpe released preliminary data showing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest reached a record high for the first half of 2022. Friday’s data shows that from January to June, roughly 1,540 square miles of rainforest were cleared. That area is: Five times the size of New York City An increase of…