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The more people flock away from “danger zones” prone to flooding and such, the more “dramatically different” the US will look in just a few decades. Packing Up It had to happen sooner or later: due to the increasing effects (and dangers) of climate change, millions of Americans are packing up and migrating to other cities that aren’t deemed as …
As our world heats up, extreme temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable—they’re deadly. Do you know how these rising temperatures can impact your health? Get ready to uncover the ways extreme heat ends lives. 1. Heat Stroke in Babies Babies are incredibly vulnerable to extreme heat due to their limited ability to regulate body temperature. Heat stroke can develop rapidly in infants, …
The Edgehill Fire is the newest blaze scorching up thousands of acres and structures in southern California – and weather conditions seem all but promising. Another Day, Another Fire There seems to be no end in sight for the thousands of people fighting and/or fleeing the flames in the United States, with new wildfires seemingly appearing every few days. The …
Like many large companies, Google made headlines in 2021 when it announced its intention to achieve a lofty climate related goal by 2030. Google Behind on Net Zero Goal The tech giant committed to achieving net zero emissions by the end of the decade, but has gotten off to a rocky start. Emissions Increasing Significantly Google’s emissions have not decreased …
Marathon Oil reached a $241.5 million settlement with the EPA over a violation of air quality standards on a North Dakota Reservation. The company will need to pay penalties and invest in future compliance measures to make sure local residents have cleaner air and a healthier environment. EPA Settlement Last week, Marathon Oil reached a $241.5 million settlement with the …
The Palisades nuclear power plant is getting an upgrade thanks to funding from the Biden administration. In an effort to make the switch to clean energy, a new wave of funding has been directed toward reopening power plants that were closed a few years ago. Palisades Plant The Palisades nuclear power plant in Covert, Michigan, will now be reopening, thanks …
Aside from needing insane amounts of energy, data centers also need a lot of water to keep their AI systems running. Is this conducive to climate change? Great and All, But… You don’t have to be a technophile to realize that technology is booming, with new AI achievements springing up seemingly daily. But all those data centers, machines, and programs …
New England is going fully green after a big announcement that will make environmentalists happy. New England Bids Farewell to Fossil Fuels New England is saying goodbye to its last coal-fired power plant. Granite Shore Power has announced it’s shutting down the Merrimack Station in New Hampshire by June 2028 – a move that comes after years of protests and …
While President Biden claims he didn’t have “any authority” to provide emergency supplies to Texas, scientists are warning Beryl won’t be this year’s last extreme storm… Landing in Texas On Monday, Hurricane Beryl hit Texas (as a category 1 storm) and left over 2 million people without power. This was after the storm caused major chaos in the Caribbean as …
Although electric vehicles are greener than gas cars, other hurdles must be overcome if the US wants to beat global warming. Seeking a Greener World Whether it’s switching to solar panels or buying electric vehicles (EVs), many Americans (including companies) try to do their part to minimize their carbon footprint and fight climate change. But Cars Aren’t Helping And those …
