When Ellie Highwood was crocheting a blanket as a baby gift in 2017, she wanted to make something that would mean something to the baby's climate scientist parents. She ended up making a "global warming blanket." And she never could have guessed the impact that blanket would have. The World's Bianca Hillier has the story.
According to a 2017 study by the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research, the Alps that stretch across Europe could lose up to 70% of their snow cover by the end of the century. Ski resorts around the world have been working to combat the rising temperatures for decades. But experts say some of the tools at their disposal aren't longterm solutions. The World's Bianca Hillier
Luke Littler started at the World Dart Championships with a simple goal to win just one game. Now in the tournament's final stage, Littler is a real contender to take home the top prize. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.
The US National Park Service announced this week that they plan to remove roughly 200 cats from the Paseo del Morro National Recreational Trail at the San Juan National Historic Site in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Park Service says the cats are an invasive species and could transmit disease. But as The World's Bianca Hillier reports, a local animal welfare group is
Nitrous oxide or laughing gas, as it's more commonly known is used in medical settings as a painkiller, and in professional kitchens to quickly whip cream. Recreationally, though, it's been inhaled by users to feel a short, minute-long high. But the UK government has now banned the latter use, saying it creates unacceptable behavior in public. The World's Bianca Hillier