Planet Earth

UN's Bold Call for Americans to Reduce Meat Consumption and Transform Every Aspect of Life

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is set to release a policy recommendation urging Americans to limit their meat consumption in an effort to combat climate change. Amid concerns over the impact of human-created greenhouse gas emissions, the FAO argues that reducing meat consumption could help mitigate extreme climate change...

West Virginia School District Makes Historic Switch to Solar Power

In a landmark agreement, an entire county school system in coal-producing West Virginia is making the transition to solar power, marking the biggest-ever demonstration of sun-powered renewable electricity in Appalachian public schools. The Wayne County Schools have partnered with West Virginian solar installer and developer Solar Holler to install 1,400 solar panels, creating the largest solar energy system in the state...

New Mexico's Top Energy Official Set to Leave Post, Ending Era of Unprecedented Expansion

In a stunning development, Sarah Cottrell Propst, the esteemed secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department in New Mexico, will be stepping down from her post at the end of this year. During her illustrious five-year tenure, Propst was instrumental in overseeing a period of unparalleled growth in the oil and natural gas industry. The state of New Mexico, already known for its abundant energy resources, experienced an exponential surge in production under her guidance...

Heavy Smog and Bombing Attack Plague Pakistan's Capital

The cultural capital of Lahore in Pakistan has become a battleground for two dangerous adversaries: heavy smog and a horrific bombing attack. The city, repeatedly ranked the world's most polluted, now faces a devastating health crisis as toxic gray smog sickens tens of thousands of its residents. This dire situation has forced authorities to take drastic measures, including the closure of schools, markets, and parks for four days. As the smog chokes the city, doctors urge people to wear masks and stay indoors to protect themselves from respiratory-related diseases. Reports pour in about citizens coughing and facing breathing difficulties, alarming symptoms that have landed many in hospitals already. The situation is so severe that Lahore's main Mayo Hospital has been inundated with thousands seeking treatment for ailments caused by the polluted air...