Environment

Severe Tornado Damages More Than 100 Homes Near Houston

SMGN Publishing November 25, 2025

Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Residential Area Near Houston More than 100 homes were damaged after a tornado struck a residential community outside Houston, leaving extensive destruction across the Memorial Northwest neighborhood. Local authorities confirmed that properties sustained roof failures, shattered windows, torn shingles and scattered debris across multiple streets,

New Research Reveals the Deadly Threshold of Plastic Consumption in Marine Species

SMGN Publishing November 24, 2025

Scientists continue to document the growing threat of plastic pollution, but new evidence indicates that marine animals need to ingest only a minimal amount of debris to suffer fatal consequences. The study demonstrates that the scale of danger is far greater than previously understood, as even small pieces of plastic

How Warming Beyond 1.5°C Could Trigger Irreversible Planetary Transformations

SMGN Publishing November 19, 2025

As global leaders enter the final days of COP30 in Brazil, negotiations are centered on how to curb warming, fund climate adaptation and determine what lies ahead as the planet moves toward temperatures that exceed the long-standing 1.5°C benchmark. For nearly a decade, this target has been considered the threshold

Wildfire Resilience Efforts Raise New Questions About Insurance Costs

SMGN Publishing November 18, 2025

Communities across California continue investing heavily in wildfire resilience. They are building stronger protections against extreme fire behavior. They face an unpredictable insurance market that affects homeowners, real estate buyers, and local governments. In Lake County, neighborhoods in Kelseyville are undergoing extensive home upgrades designed to reduce ignition risks. They

Colombia’s Push to Transform Its Energy Future

SMGN Publishing November 14, 2025

On Colombia’s Caribbean coast, the fishing town of Taganga sits between steep green hills and a turquoise bay. This has become a focal point in the country’s debate over its economic future. Nearby, energy companies plan to drill the nation’s deepest offshore gas wells. This serves as a reminder that

Rising Home Insurance Costs Hit Even Regions Without Natural Disasters

SMGN Publishing November 13, 2025

Rising home insurance costs across the United States are increasing sharply, even in regions that rarely face hurricanes or wildfires. States in the central part of the country, particularly in the Great Plains, are experiencing some of the fastest-growing premiums due to the increasing frequency of hail and wind damage.

Nations Gather in Brazil to Assess Global Climate Progress

SMGN Publishing November 11, 2025

COP30 Begins Amid Unmet Goals and Rising Global Temperature Concerns Climate negotiations have begun in Brazil at the COP30 summit, where world leaders are reviewing progress in reducing emissions that contribute to global warming. A new United Nations report shows that efforts to address climate change have made little progress

U.S. Reassesses Its Role Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit

SMGN Publishing November 10, 2025

Limited participation in global climate negotiations The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is taking place in Belém, Brazil, bringing together most of the world’s nations to address ongoing climate challenges. Over two weeks, participants will discuss collective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to environmental risks. This

Paleontologist Uncovers New Clues Behind Wyoming’s “Dinosaur Mummy”

SMGN Publishing November 6, 2025

Research team reconstructs the location of one of the best-preserved dinosaur fossils ever found Paleontologist Paul Sereno from the University of Chicago has identified the precise location where one of the most complete dinosaur fossils was unearthed — the Edmontosaurus annectens, a plant-eating giant that roamed North America about 66

The Mystery of Red Autumn Leaves: Why Only Some Trees Change Color

SMGN Publishing November 5, 2025

Every fall, landscapes are covered in shades of gold, orange, and crimson. Yet one question remains: why do only certain tree species develop red leaves while others turn yellow? Researchers across disciplines continue to explore this seasonal mystery. The Chemical Process Behind Color Change In autumn, trees break down chlorophyll

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