Did you know that arid deserts in several countries have turned into lush, fertile land?

In countries such as the United Arab Emirates and China, fruits and vegetables now flourish, providing fresh produce for their inhabitants.

But what caused this miraculous transformation? Let’s find out!

Did you know that 2024 was the hottest year on record?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other meteorological organizations released their annual reports on global temperature rise. They unanimously found that the Earth had warmed 1.5 degrees Celsius (°C) above temperatures in the 1800s, before fossil fuels were burned frequently. 

In cities across the globe, up to a fourth of office buildings are vacant, along with other urban properties, from warehouses to abandoned skyscrapers.

President Trump has marked the start of his presidency with a series of new executive orders, many of which have adverse effects on the climate. 

His policies come on the heels of data that show 2024 was the hottest year on record. In addition, January 2025 was officially the hottest January ever recorded with temperatures 1.75°C (3.15°F) above normal!  

Today, the effects of human-induced climate change and rising sea levels are widely accepted phenomena.

However, that was not always the case. We look at three scientists who sparked the conversation about these environmental issues. 

New York City is widely known for its traffic gridlock and commuting times. It was even named the world’s most congested urban area for the past two years by a traffic data analysis firm.

But this year, officials are trying to change that.

Recently, President Jimmy Carter passed away in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100.

California is no stranger to wildfires with peak season beginning in late spring and usually ending by October. 

In September, the California Department of Justice sued ExxonMobil, a leading big oil company, over its contributions to the growing plastic waste problem.

According to California’s Attorney General, Rob Bonta, the company has been misleading the public and promoting plastic usage for decades. Exxon is the largest producer of polymers used in single-use plastics. 

The Earthshot Prize was created by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2020. The goal of the prize? Present five goals (Earthshots): Protect and Restore Nature; Clean our Air; Revive our Oceans; Build a Waste-Free World; and Fix our Climate.