Texas Tragedy: Hurricane Beryl and Extreme Heat Combine to Create a Deadly Crisis

As Texans are still reeling from Hurricane Beryl’s damage (and many are still without power), it becomes clear that the excessive heat is also responsible for many deaths. Still Not Over It has been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas, knocking out power for millions of residents. However, the death toll from the storm is still climbing… …

Boiling Point: US States Plead for Federal Aid Amid Deadly Temperatures

As intense heat keeps scorching the US, various attorneys general are asking the government to step in and save Americans who are “suffering and dying from extreme heat.” Remember Last Year?  Technically speaking, summer 2023 marked the highest global temperatures on record and was among the hottest for numerous states. But so far, this year has seen more severe heat …

How Chicago’s Tornadoes Are Blowing up Gas Prices

Meanwhile, meteorologists say the US has experienced way more tornadoes this year than usual.  Barely Escaped  After a major ExxonMobil refinery outside Chicago scarcely avoided a tornado on Monday night, chaos ensued, including damaged properties and power outages. But another negative impact could soon be felt: a giant increase in gas prices throughout the Chicago metropolitan region.  Just Across the …

Green Cars, Dirty Process: Why EV’s Might Not Be as Eco-Friendly As You Think

Climate change forces us to make “greener” choices, including transportation. But while electric vehicles help minimize greenhouse gases, their production process might be less eco-friendly.  EVs for Everyone?  More and more governments and developed countries are pushing for better-functioning electric vehicles (EVs) to help combat pollution and the reliance on the oil industry.   But before we examine whether EVs are …

California Governor Newsom: “It’s Getting Hotter”

And while some are calling his recent trip “self-promoting”, Governor Newsom says his state is “ready” to fight the flames thanks to a budget worth billions.  Just Got Back  On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom was back in the state after an East Coast tour campaigning for President Joe Biden.  We Are Prepared  State fire and emergency officials joined him …

Texas Gov. Slams Power Company for Outages a WEEK After Hurricane Beryl

Not only are Texans trying to recover in the dark, but they also have scorching temperatures to battle. What does the power utility have to say?  One Hell of a Monday Morning  Last Monday morning, Hurricane Beryl smashed into Texas as a Category 1 storm. According to the Houston Chronicle, not only did the storm uproot trees and topple power …