Climate change increased the likelihood of wildfire disaster in highly exposed Los Angeles area
Starting on January 7 2025 two large wildfires (the Palisades and Eaton wildfires) erupted in Los Angeles, California. The fires spread extremely quickly over the following week and are among the most destructive of human property in Southern California’s history…
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Doomsday clock ticks one second, closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight…Why You Need an Auto Accident Attorney After a Crash in Portage, Indiana
Auto accidents are an unfortunate reality of life, disrupting daily routines and leaving individuals to face a whirlwind of physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Partnering with a skilled Portage auto accident attorney can provide the guidance needed to navigate these challenges. They ensure that your rights are protected and your recovery remains the top priority…Doomsday Clock nears midnight amid global threats
Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said on Tuesday as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists made the annual announcement — which rates how close humanity is from ending — citing threats that include…Study: Climate change worsened California wildfires
Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires, a scientific study found. But the myriad of causes that go into the still smoldering fires are complex, so the level of global warming’s fingerprints on weeks of burning…
Trump executive order targets transgender care
President Donald Trump issued a wide-ranging executive order on Tuesday directing the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies to examine policies related to gender-affirming care for children and teens. The executive order — which would affect adolescents’ ability to get gender-affirming care through various insurance programs — follows a separate Pentagon…
How Emerging Technologies Can Foster Human Connections at Work
While employees may be physically distant, new tools empower us to maintain, and even enhance, the essence of teamwork…
Oklahoma schools plan to require proof of students’ immigration status
Proposal from state board of education condemned by teachers and rights groups, as parents and students protestParents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools will be required to provide proof of their child’s US citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposed rule approved Tuesday by the state board of education.The board voted unanimously to approve…