Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Eco Matters”
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm, unleashing destructive winds of up to 140 mph, severe storm surges, and torrential rainfall. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) described the storm as “life-threatening,” urging millions of Floridians to heed evacuation orders. Helene is the latest major hurricane to strike …
Surveys state that denialism is higher in the central- and southern US. Where Have You Been? Although it might sound like a new thing, we have been warned about the dangers of greenhouse gases for over half a century. Back to the 60s In March 1969, Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington State got a letter from a very angry …
A new report has revealed the scary state of America’s water supply problems. America’s Thirst Trap America’s water reservoirs are in deep trouble – pardon the pun. New research has sounded the alarm about our water storage systems, which are shrinking and becoming unreliable faster than we thought. Reservoirs on the Rocks Climate change is hitting hard, and our reservoirs …
Have you gotten used to ordering stuff online and it coming the next day? Well, as Bob Dylan once put it, the times, they are a changin’. Is Fast Shipping on Its Last Legs? We’ve all grown to love the convenience of ordering online. Order something from anywhere in the nation, and you’re more than likely to be offered next-day …
As New York’s shorelines inch ever closer to its bustling streets, the rising sea levels aren’t just a warning—they’re a loud wake-up call to a city and a nation unprepared for the wet feet of tomorrow. Wall Street Under Water: Financial District’s Flooding Fears Experts predict that a significant portion of Lower Manhattan could be submerged by 2100, threatening the …
“Highly confident” Governor Jared Polis aims to make the state 100% renewable “by 2040”. Presenting New Plants Thanks to Colorado’s investment in geothermal energy, a handful of utility-scale hot water electricity plants can be expected within the next few years. This is according to studies released on Monday by Gov. Jared Polis, the 43rd governor of Colorado, and his energy …
Let’s cut through the hysteria: every piece of produce you’ve ever eaten is genetically modified, one way or another. So why the panic over foods not labeled as ‘non-GMO’? 1. Understanding Genetic Modification Genetic modification isn’t just about what happens in a lab; it’s been a part of agriculture for thousands of years through selective breeding. Crops like corn and …
We know the rising heat in the US isn’t good for climate change, but now we hear that corn fields in high temperatures also contribute to global warming? How?? Wait, Corn Sweats? We know how wildfires can exacerbate the high heat conditions that the US is suffering from, but corn? More specifically, the “sweat” seeping out of the corn? But …
A new court ruling in Louisiana has sparked outrage among civil rights advocates. Federal Court Drops a Bombshell on EPA’s Powers A federal court in Louisiana has thrown a wrench into the fight for environmental justice this week. Pollution Knows No Color? In a controversial move, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana – led by Judge …
Climate change is here, and some states are shockingly unprepared. Are you living in one of these states of denial? 1. Florida: Paradise Under Siege Florida faces catastrophic risks from rising sea levels, with 3 million people projected to be affected by 2050. Miami is already experiencing regular flooding, and adaptation costs are estimated to reach $4 billion by 2030. …
