Author Archives: Lysah Ongaro

Earth Day 2026: History, Facts, and Sustainable Living Practices

Earth Day

Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22, brings individuals from around the world to participate in environmental causes. A global movement dedicated to protecting the environment and building a more sustainable future. Earth Day represents a shared commitment to awareness, action, and caring for the planet we all call home. The History of Earth […]

2026 Tornado Season: Severe Storm Risks and What to Expect

Tornado Season

Late winter and throughout the spring, the weather conditions that spawn tornados become increasingly active. Warm air from the southern Gulf states collides with colder northern air, creating the perfect environment for powerful storms. As the 2026 tornado season begins, forecasters say the pattern may look less active from the extreme tumult seen in 2025. […]

Microplastics in the Human Body: New Imaging Technology

microplastics in the human body

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic as large as a few millimeters or as small as nanoparticles. Scientists first identified them in the 1970s and as research continued, they are found to exist almost everywhere. They are present in water, soil, and air. Nanoparticles are commonly found in everyday use products like detergents and cosmetics. […]

The Clean Energy Crisis Under Trump’s Energy Emergency

Solar panels and wind turbines producing renewable power to address the clean energy crisis.

President Trump took sharp action on the generation of clean energy. He stopped funding contained in the Inflation Reduction Act for offshore wind projects. Under the pretense of an energy crisis emergency Trump has decimated renewable energy projects, wind and solar, in favor of air polluting coal and natural gas. Many experts and state leaders […]

Electrical Safety: Essential Tips for Everyday Use and During Emergencies

Electrical Safety

Electrical safety is fundamental to harmlessly pursuing our daily life. Modern society does not exist without electricity. Our reliance on flowing electrons to power our homes, businesses, mass transportation and even our vehicles is essential. While electricity’s benefits are numerous, it is also very dangerous. Applying electrical safety practices for everyday use and during emergencies […]

Careers in STEM Fields: How AI is Transforming Education Inclusivity

stem education

By 2030, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that careers in STEM fields are estimated to grow by 11%, twice as fast as other careers. To meet the demand for these future jobs the U.S. must address the disparity in students access to quality STEM educational resources. According to a 2024 National Science Foundation report, […]

Iron-Salt Battery the Future of Low Cost Energy Storage

Iron-Salt Battery

Renewable energy is increasingly contributing to global power demands. During periods of excess generation there is a significant challenge, storing all that energy? Futhermore, how is electricity accessed when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing? A startup called Inlyte Energy believes it has found the answer by going back to iron-salt battery […]