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Roadless Rule: Forests On The Chopping Block
On August 18, 2026, the Trump administration made a big announcement. It wants to get rid of a rule called the Roadless Rule. This rule has protected about 45 million acres of national forest for 25 years — that’s almost a third of all the national forest land in the country. If the rule goes away, companies could build roads and cut down trees in forests that have stayed wild for decades. This might sound like a small change in government policy. It’s actually one of the biggest decisions about nature and public land in U.S. history. What Is the Roadless Rule? Back in 2001, the U.S. government made a…
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The Hidden Threat to Our Power Supply: Extreme Heat
When you think about a heat wave, you probably picture sweltering afternoons, packed beaches, and air conditioners working overtime. But here’s something you might not think about: extreme heat can threaten our power supply, too. That’s exactly what happened in France this summer. As temperatures soared, the country temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors and reduced power at several others. Was something wrong with the reactors? Nope. The problem was the water used to keep them cool. What Do Rivers Have to Do With Nuclear Power? Quite a lot, actually. Nuclear power plants produce heat, which is used to make steam. That steam spins a turbine, which generates electricity. But…
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Wildfire Smoke: How to Stay Safe Indoors
If it seems like wildfire smoke is everywhere this summer, you’re not imagining it. Wildfires are burning across parts of the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, and the smoke isn’t staying anywhere near the flames. Winds can carry it hundreds—or even thousands—of miles away. That means even if you live far from an active wildfire, you could still wake up to hazy skies and unhealthy air. Most of us know to stay indoors when the air gets smoky. But here’s something many people don’t realize: wildfire smoke can get inside your home, too. The good news? There are several easy things you can do to keep your indoor air…
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A Powerful El Niño Is Brewing—and Scientists Are Watching Closely
El Niño is a natural event where the surface water in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, near the equator, gets warmer than usual. This happens every few years, and it changes weather patterns all over the world — causing things like extra rain in some places, droughts in others, and shifts in temperature. A Record-Breaking El Niño on the Rise Scientists at NOAA say this year’s El Niño is growing fast and could become one of the strongest ever recorded since they started keeping track in 1950. There’s an 81% chance it will reach “very strong” status by fall. This El Niño only started last month, but it’s already…
