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Tennis-ball-sized muddy spheres composed of rice bran, soil, molasses, and microorganisms—Genki Balls used in environmental cleanup.

Conservation·Environment·Pollution·Water

Students Combat Hawaii Beach With 92% Failed Water Tests Using 5,000 Genki Balls Over 5 Months

On August 22, 2025, Waiahole Elementary students tossed 314 small, muddy balls into Kahaluʻu Beach waters, beginning a five-month, four-school cleanup effort at a site where 92% of 2024 samples failed state

Rahul Somvanshi

August 23, 2025

Two chrome figures from Michael Benisty’s “Broken Together” sculpture stand before the burning temple at dusk on the Black Rock Desert playa during Burning Man 2019.

Health

Burning Man Health Risks: Playa Dust Chemical Burns, Heat Stroke, Expert Medical Safety Guide

Quick Safety Checklist – What You Need Now: The Black Rock Desert transforms into Black Rock City each year, but the harsh environment poses real health risks. From alkaline dust storms to

Tejal Somvanshi

August 20, 2025

Aerial view of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone on Kīlauea with smoke and active lava, October 1997.

News·Science·USA

Kīlauea Ready for Next Eruption: August 18-22 Window Forecast

Kīlauea volcano’s latest eruption cycle continues to captivate scientists and visitors alike as they await Episode 31, expected to begin between August 18-22. Episode 30 ended abruptly on August 6 after 12

Karmactive Team

August 18, 2025

Late‑August scene on a Michigan lakeshore with calm water and light haze, signaling cooler, less humid air.

News·USA·Weather

Michigan’s Fall Preview: Inland Areas Could Cool 5-10°F More Than Lakeshores During Late August Pattern Shift

A jet stream pattern change may bring cooler air and lower humidity to Michigan around August 20-26. Morning temperatures could drop into the 40s-50s across parts of the state, particularly in inland

Tejal Somvanshi

August 15, 2025

Smoke from the Willard Peak Fire above North Ogden, Utah, with foothills visible and haze affecting nearby neighborhoods.

Disaster·News·USA

29,000+ Residents Lose Power as Human-Caused Wildfire Engulfs North Ogden Foothills: See Which Neighborhoods Are Next

A rapidly expanding wildfire in the foothills above North Ogden has triggered 100+ home evacuations and widespread power outages as emergency crews battle the blaze amid challenging conditions. The Willard Peak Fire,

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Govind Tekale

August 14, 2025

Wildfire smoke drifting over a Mediterranean coastal town with hills and sea under hazy skies, southern Europe, August 2025.

Climate·Disaster·Europe·News·Weather

Europe Battles 409,000+ Hectare Inferno: Heat, Drought and 70km/h Winds Create “Perfect Storm”

The air across southern Europe hangs heavy with smoke this summer as wildfires torch hundreds of thousands of hectares. A combination of extreme heat, bone-dry vegetation, and strong winds has created what

Karmactive Team

August 13, 2025

Worker in a hard hat faces a forest wildfire as flames and smoke engulf a mix of green and burned trees.

Canada·Disaster·News

Ontario Fire Drop, New Brunswick Blazes Force Home Evacuations

Wildfire activity across Canada presents a tale of two regions this weekend, with Northwestern Ontario seeing reduced activity while New Brunswick faces rapidly growing blazes that have forced evacuations. Northwestern Ontario recorded

Govind Tekale

August 11, 2025

Firefighters in yellow turnout gear walk through a smoldering, charred forest with standing burnt trees in the background.

Disaster·Europe·News

France’s Aude Blaze Contained After 17,000 Ha Inferno—Why Threats Persist

A massive wildfire that tore through southern France’s Aude region has been contained after burning more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land – an area larger than Paris. The blaze, which

Govind Tekale

August 8, 2025

A fallen electric utility pole perched on a broken tree, with tangled power lines draped over a suburban lawn.

Energy·USA

Study of 482 Gulf Coast Counties Shows Socially Vulnerable Areas Wait Longer for Power After Storms

When the lights go out after a storm, not everyone gets power back at the same time. A new Ohio State University study reveals that communities already struggling with social and economic

Sunita Somvanshi

August 8, 2025

Canadair water bomber releasing a stream of retardant over rolling vineyards and scrubland as thick smoke plumes rise into a clear sky.

Disaster·Europe·News

Deadly Wildfire Burns Area Larger Than Paris: 13,000 Hectares Destroyed as Spain and France Evacuate Thousands

A destructive wildfire tore through France’s Aude region Tuesday, consuming 13,000 hectares of the Corbières landscape – an area exceeding Paris in size. At the same time, flames erupted near Tarifa in

Rahul Somvanshi

August 6, 2025