A new study reveals that half of the global area scorched by fires annually is attributed to deliberately set and controlled burns rather than wildfires sparked by lightning, accidents, or arson. This finding suggests that the projected increase in wildfire-affected areas due to climate change may be underestimated by current computer models.
Spring cleaning includes digital hygiene. Backing up your data with a physical drive is crucial for protecting irreplaceable memories, critical documents, and personal information from hardware failure, viruses, cyberattacks, and human errors. Choose a reliable drive with ample storage and prioritize backing up essential documents, financial records, photos, videos, work and educational materials, emails, contacts, music and media collections, software and app data, website bookmarks, game saves and profiles, and creative works.
“Deep Sky”, an awe-inspiring IMAX documentary, showcases the incredible imagery captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. This 39-minute film follows the telescope’s mission and presents breathtaking cosmic landscapes, exoplanets, and answers to age-old questions about the universe. Directed by Nathaniel Kahn and narrated by Michelle Williams, “Deep Sky” will return to over 300 IMAX screens for one week only in celebration of Earth Day on April 19, 2024.
President Biden has announced $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects aimed at serving 900,000 low- and middle-income households. The grants are expected to reduce emissions by 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and save households $350 million annually. The announcement comes as Biden looks to energize young voters for his reelection campaign. Solar energy is gaining traction as a key renewable energy source, and the grants could make it more accessible for many Americans.
