War with Iran Has Aviation Costs Sky High. Are There Alternatives to Jet Fuel?
The Iran‑Russia conflict has spiked jet‑fuel prices, forcing European carriers such as Lufthansa and KLM to trim routes. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), derived from sources like used cooking oil, waste and even human sewage, now accounts for roughly 0.6% of global jet‑fuel consumption. While SAF offers a cleaner alternative, scaling production is hampered by limited feedstock, high costs, and fragmented investment. Initiatives such as the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator aim to diversify SAF pathways, but only a handful of announced projects have reached commercial volumes.
New Orleans Needs to Prepare to Relocate Residents, New Climate Study Says
A new study in *Nature Sustainability* warns that sea‑level rise could encircle New Orleans with the Gulf of Mexico by the end of the 21st century. The research notes that roughly 80% of the city lies below sea level, making traditional levee...
Regional Efforts to Save Native Seeds Aims to Combat Effects of Climate Change
The Chicago Botanic Garden, which houses more than 46 million native seeds, launched the Midwest Native Seed Network two years ago to confront a widening shortage of regionally appropriate seed for restoration. Scientists say 501 Midwestern species lack viable seed sources,...
Climate Disaster Victims Are Rebuilding Using Prefab Homes From Boxy to Bespoke
A wave of climate‑driven disasters is pushing homeowners in fire‑prone regions toward prefabricated housing. Programs like City‑LAB UCLA’s prefab showcase help families such as the Warneskys secure financing and select fire‑resistant modular homes. Manufacturers are offering customizable, steel‑and‑concrete kits that...
Countries Gather in Colombia for the First International Conference on How to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
More than 50 countries are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia for the inaugural international conference dedicated to phasing out oil, gas and coal. Co‑hosted by Colombia—an oil producer that halted new exploration permits—and the Netherlands, the summit brings together both fossil‑fuel...
Prof. Jana Houser Shares Radar Analysis Expertise on Tornadoes that Struck the Midwest
A massive tornado ripped through Enid, Oklahoma, after a textbook triple‑point atmospheric setup combined warm Gulf moisture, a dry line and a cold front. Associate professor Jana Houser explained that while the storm’s dynamics were classic, linking such events to...
2026 Saw the Hottest March Ever Recorded in the Continental U.S.
In March 2026 the contiguous United States experienced its hottest month on record, averaging more than 9 °F above the 20th‑century norm. Ten western states, from Arizona to Wyoming, each broke their March heat records, contributing to the nation’s warmest 12‑month...
Researchers Say Snow Levels Are at a Record Low in the Rocky Mountains
Researchers from the USDA Colorado Snow Survey measured a water‑equivalent snow depth of just 2.2 inches at an 11,000‑foot site, roughly half the 1977 record and the lowest on file for Colorado. The same century‑old aluminum tube samplers used since...
These Trees Brought a Fishery Back From the Brink. They Can Help You Too
Mangrove restoration in Cambodia’s Koh Kresna village has revived a once‑collapsed fishery, turning a depleted coastline into a thriving source of mackerel, shrimp and crab. Community leaders and NGOs have protected 145 acres of mangrove forest and planted over 2,000 saplings...
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed After the Potomac Sewage Spill
A class‑action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water after a 72‑inch sewer line collapsed, releasing roughly 243 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in January. The suit, led by Virginia physician Dr. Nicholas Lailas, alleges negligence, citing...
Tax Credits for Solar Panels Are Available, but the Catch Is You Can't Own Them
The 2026 federal budget eliminated the tax credit for purchased residential solar panels, leaving the credit only for leased systems. As a result, more than half of new rooftop installations are now owned by third‑party companies through leases or power‑purchase...