‘Feels like the world is ending’: Impacts of strikes in Gaza already devastating Tuesday, October 10 by ABC News(TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, and LONDON) -- "I think Gazans' worst fear at the moment is the sun setting."Nour Alsaqa, a 23-year-old from Gaza City, along with the 2.3 million people living in the Gaza Strip, is now living under siege."Because once the sun sets... Read More.
US Olympian dies from pregnancy complication that disproportionately impacts Black women Wednesday, June 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The unexpected death of U.S. Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie is putting a spotlight on a pregnancy complication that disproportionately impacts Black women.Bowie, 32, was found dead last month in her home near Orlando, Florida.At the time of her death, Bowie was... Read More.
I-95 collapse updates: Highway collapse to have ‘significant impacts’ on Philadelphia region, Buttgieg says Sunday, June 11 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- A portion of Interstate 95 has collapsed in Philadelphia following a large vehicle fire, according to authorities.Emergency dispatchers received a call for an accident response on the off-ramp of I-95 at 6:22 a.m. on Sunday, Philadelphia Fire Battalion Chief Derek Bowmer said Sunday.... Read More.
How parking impacts everyday lives beyond cars Tuesday, May 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For some people, a parking spot is a nightmare and for others it's a status symbol tied to their homes and vehicles.Slate reporter Henry Grabar, who wrote the book "Paved Paradise How Parking Explains the World," however said that that piece of... Read More.
How to protect kids from the negative impacts of diet culture Thursday, May 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Children are often exposed to diet culture from a young age and its negative impacts can be long-lasting, according to author Virginia Sole-Smith.Sole-Smith is the author of a new book titled Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture, which... Read More.
Mental health impacts on children who survive mass shootings Tuesday, March 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As the United States reels from yet another mass school shooting, experts warn that young children are suffering from its devastating impacts.A total of three children, all age nine -- as well as three adults -- were killed at the Covenant School... Read More.
Experts struggle to gauge potential health impacts of chemical spill in Ohio train derailment Thursday, February 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- More than a week after hazardous waste was burned by officials from a train derailment in Ohio, the health and environmental impact on the community remains uncertain.A few of the cars contained vinyl chloride which breaks down into two main byproducts... Read More.
What are atmospheric rivers? How climate change impacts the storms they produce Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- California has been experiencing a weather whiplash in the form of extreme floods that contrast a decadeslong megadrought that has plagued the region, and climate change may be to blame, environmental experts said.Officials warned in early December that drought conditions were... Read More.
Sanibel Island, Lee County facing impacts from Hurricane Ian Thursday, September 29 by ABC News(FORT MYERS, Fla.) -- Areas within Lee County, including Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, are facing major damage in the wake of Hurricane Ian.Sanibel, a barrier island outside Fort Myers that is home to fewer than 7,000 residents, faced the brunt of the storm... Read More.
How to save on pricey pumpkins as drought, inflation impacts farmers ahead of Halloween Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As prices continue to climb on an array of goods due to inflation and increased production costs -- like fuel for transportation -- farm owners have warned that pumpkins could have a higher price tag this season.With Halloween fast approaching, pumpkins... Read More.
Impacts Of A Warmer Planet Thursday, September 8 by Ted BuehnerSince the start of industrial age, the burning of carbon fuels has increased the volume of carbon dioxide in world’s atmosphere. In the late 1800s, carbon dioxide levels were around 280 parts per million. In... Read More.
Experts warn of health, economic impacts for women if Roe v. Wade is overturned Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As the nation looks ahead to a possible post-Roe v. Wade world in which abortion is banned in multiple states, medical experts warn there could be wide-ranging health and financial complications for women.As soon as next month, the Supreme Court's conservative... Read More.