Village triumphs in battle over cell tower placement

A small community in St. James successfully campaigned for the relocation of a controversial cell tower, installed by Digicel, away from their homes due to health concerns. Emmanuel Joseph and Ryan Gilkes report for Barbados Today.In short:Residents of a St. James...

Exploring why cancer is striking the young

A recent investigation into the growing trend of cancer among individuals under 50 unveils a complex interplay of factors that may be responsible. Heidi Ledford reports for Nature.In short:Global statistics reveal a worrying increase in early-onset cancers, with a...

Climate change is making it tough to insure homes in the US

As climate change intensifies, Americans face soaring home insurance costs, pushing some out of their homes.Lucy Sherriff reports for the BBC.In short:A report by First Street Foundation found millions of properties at significant risk from natural disasters, with...

Exploring solar geoengineering’s potential and perils

As the climate crisis deepens, the siren song of solar geoengineering beckons, but the law of unintended consequences looms large.Jeremy Freeman writes for The New York Times.In short:Solar geoengineering, once a taboo subject, is gaining traction as a possible...

Americans pay a steep price for weather disasters

Some homeowners are opting out of insurance altogether, further exacerbating overall disaster risks.Shannon Osaka reports for The Washington Post.In short:The U.S. incurs nearly 0.4% of its GDP in damages from weather disasters annually, a higher rate than many other...

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