Sonia Herbert, a 78-year-old resident and longtime observer of the Salton Sea in California, has been bearing witness to a disturbing phenomenon. Over the years, she has noted a steady decline in tourism and wildlife in the area, a trend she attributes to pollution and increased salinity in the sea. The once-thriving ecosystem has been gradually deteriorating, the vibrant biodiversity [...]

A recent scientific study warns of a potential 20% rise in cases of mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya over the next three decades, attributing this alarming trend to ongoing climate change. The research highlights how the warming climate is causing these diseases to spread to cooler areas that were previously non-endemic. Additionally, it points out how rampant [...]