TODAY.com •

Inside Universal Epic Universe’s mission for sustainability

Hidden behind the monsters, magical thrills and dragons is a massive undertaking by Universal Epic Universe to be one of the most sustainable theme parks in the world. TODAY’s Al Roker sits down with the park’s general manager, Jeff Polk, to learn more about the mission that includes state-of-the-art ride vehicles that rely solely on water and renewable energy for movement, a fleet of solar-powered buses, a colorful ecosystem of plant life, LED lights to illuminate the entire park and more.
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Evangelical environmentalists push for climate votes as election nears: 'Care for God's creation'

When groups of evangelical students canvass for climate votes at their Christian colleges later this month, they’ll have a tagline: “Love God, Love Your Neighbor, Vote for Climate!” It’s the first such in-person campaigning on campuses that the nonpartisan group Young Evangelicals for Climate Action has organized since it launched in 2012.The volunteers — members of chapters at six Christian colleges — aim to draw connections between communities affected by the climate crisis and the Christian d...
Stay Tuned •

This Louisiana town lost 90% of its population. Is climate change to blame?

Some locals call Cameron, Louisiana a ghost town. A series of hurricanes have devastated the area, forcing almost 90% of the population to relocate. This summer is expected to be a particularly volatile hurricane season. Rising sea surface temperatures arising from global warming are making hurricanes strengthen faster than ever before — a major problem for people living near the Gulf Coast.