Century of Tree Planting Stalls the Warming Effects in the Eastern United States, Says Study
By the 1930s, forest cover loss in the eastern states like the Carolinas and Mississippi had stopped, and massive reforestation took place.
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353,000 U.S. Jobs Added in January; Monthly Report Smashes Expectations
The jobs report released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed much stronger growth than expected to start the 2024 new year.
Solid State EV Batteries Overcome Safety, Climate Concerns of Lithium-ion While Charging Faster and Lasting Longer
Solid-state battery advancements could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry, making EVs even cleaner and more sustainable.
Cape Verde Becomes the First African Country in 50 Years to Eradicate Malaria
Lao PDR becomes the 18th country to eliminate elephantiasis, and Cape Verde becomes the first African country in 50 years to crush malaria.
In 30 Years East Palo Alto Went From 'Murder Capital' to Zero Homicides in 2023: A Complete Turnaround
The city credits all-hands-on-deck approach from local nonprofits, faith-based groups, neighborhood watch, and business leaders for turning it around.
Road Traffic Deaths Have Fallen by Up to 50% Across the Globe Since 2010
The new 2023 World Health Organization report on road safety shows that, since 2010, road traffic deaths have fallen by 5%.
U.S. Stock Market Hits Record High as Dow Jones Closes Over 37,000 for the First Time
The U.S. economy continues to improve as the stock market hits a historic milestone with the Dow Jones surging over 37,000 for first time.
Some Coral Species More Resilient to Climate Than Thought By 'Remembering' How to Survive Previous Heat Waves
Some coral species can be resilient to marine heat waves by "remembering" how they lived through previous one, reveals new research.
Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest Drops Sharply in One Year-Fewest Acres Since 2019
Deforestation across the Amazon Rainforest has fallen by 55% this year, marking the lowest amounts since 2019
Violent Crime and Homicide Falling Across Major US Cities, with Detroit on Track for a 60-Year Low
From another city famous for violent crime, Chicago remains on pace for double-digit percentage declines in the number of homicides
Tobacco, E-Cigarette Use Declines Among High Schoolers, Report Shows
Overall, 12.6% of high schoolers said they currently use tobacco products, down from over 21% in 2009-2010.
Young Driver Fatality Rates Have Fallen Sharply in the US, Helped by Education, Restrictions
Education was cited as one of two major factors that have influenced the drop in fatal collisions, particularly when parents were involved.
Old Coal Mine Filled With Warm Water Has Been Heating a Town with Green Energy for 6 Months
At certain depths, mine water can sit at over 100° Fahrenheit. The renewable energy use here involves pumping the water into home heat pumps
US Mail to be Delivered in 9,000 New Electric Vehicles, With USPS Installing 14,000 Charging Stations
To support the new EVs, the USPS will construct 14,000 additional charging stations in 75 different counties and municipalities.
Scientists Confirm Victory in Ozone Layer Recovery
"It's a victory for diplomacy and for science," and for the fact that all the nations in the world worked together, said the Nobel Prize chemist who first forecasted the coming ozone depletion in 1974.
Population Doubles For One of New Zealand's Rarest Birds, As 150 Chicks Hatch This Season
The adorable orange-fronted parakeet is making an impressive comeback in New Zealand-doubling its population with an epic hatch in 2019, thanks to trees.
Reports Find Social Restrictions Are Working to Curb New COVID-19 Cases From Italy to Seattle
Numerous datasets from around the world are illustrating how self-isolation and lockdowns have been helping to curb novel coronavirus cases.
As Earth's Ozone Layer Continues to Repair Itself, Scientists Happily Report Good News on Global Wind Trends
It has been 35 years since the world passed legislation to protect the ozone layer—and new research says that it has been a happy success.
Another Roundup of Positive Updates on the COVID Outbreaks From Around the World
From vaccines being tested around the world to a Nobel prize-winning biophysicist predicting recovery, here are some good updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 Positive Updates on the COVID-19 Outbreaks From Around the World
These are just a few of the heartening headlines on the world's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, from the US to China and South Korea.
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