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… …
Costco’s New ‘Doomsday Bucket’ for $80 a Pop Prepares America For the Unthinkable
For only $80 at Costco, you can get your “doomsday bucket” that will last 25 years – ideal for “when the apocalypse hits”. No Fear About Food Whether you’re stressed about natural disasters, the next world war, or even the possible disclosure that extraterrestrials are real, what to put on the table shouldn’t be an additional worry. At least, not …
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 …
Climate Change Is Devastating Our Forests’ – And It’s a Huge Problem for Humans
Aside from playing a crucial role in fighting climate change, forests also provide jobs to over 900,000 Americans – so, maybe we should be looking after them? Forests Are… Well, Important When it comes to natural solutions to combat climate change, forests are one of the most popular options. This is due to their capability of soaking up carbon dioxide …
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 …
Stay Inside: Californian Authorities Issue Orders as Wildfires Ravage the Golden State
Residents are urged to protect themselves as wildfires near LA consume over 15,600 acres. Fueled by Strong Winds Over 1,000 people were evacuated due to wildfires northwest of Los Angeles scorching up thousands of acres of land. This comes after a weekend of strong winds chased the flames along Interstate 5. A Manic Monday Helping the fire along was the …
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 …
Biden’s Controversial Plan to Protect Undocumented Spouses from Deportation Could Spark Legal Chaos
Will President Biden’s newest border order result in disobeyed immigration laws? No Deportation for Spouses A new policy announced by US President Joe Biden is set to protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation. No Need to Leave As per the policy, non-citizen spouses married to US citizens can apply to live and work in …
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 …