Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Eco World”
Storms have always packed a punch, but as we look back at history’s most devastating ones, we can see how changes in our climate might be making them even worse. Here’s a rundown of some historic storms and how today’s changing climate could be upping their game. 1. Galveston Hurricane, 1900 Considered the deadliest storm in U.S. history, the Galveston …
Nearly 100 wildfires are raging across the US, some moderately contained and others out of control. US up in Flames Major parts of the United States are literally going up in smoke as no fewer than 95 wildfires are torching up the country. In total, more than 2.1 million acres have been burnt up, according to the National Interagency Fire …
It’s no secret that millennials have been handed a lot of global and societal issues to tackle. But amid the hustle to make ends meet and the relentless wave of crises, many millennials seem to have shifted their focus. Here’s a look at how they might be stepping back from the grand ambition of saving the world. 1. Shrinking Voter …
A fire less than one week old has overtaken nearly four hundred thousand acres in Northern California, making it the sisth largest wildfire the state has ever seen. A Man-Made Disaster While many of the fires currently blazing across the country were ignited by weather events like lightning strikes, the Park Fire got its start when a man, Butte County …
Climate change is pushing the US to the brink, and the effects are more severe than you might think. From coastlines to the heartland, the impact is real and alarming. Are we ready for what’s coming? 1. Coastal Erosion: Vanishing Shorelines Rising sea levels are accelerating coastal erosion, threatening to swallow entire coastlines. Areas like Florida and Louisiana are losing …
Extreme weather is more than just dramatic; it can be deadly and mind-boggling. Here’s a look at some of the most startling and lesser-known aspects of extreme weather that will make you rethink your understanding of nature’s fury. 1. Microbursts: Deadly Wind Phenomena Microbursts are localized downdrafts of air that can reach speeds of up to 168 mph. These sudden …
Las Vegas is in big trouble. Here are the details. Sin City Sizzles Las Vegas is in the middle of the hottest summer locals have ever seen. Stepping outside of an air-conditioned casino feels like walking into a blazing oven, and even when it’s nighttime, the mercury doesn’t drop below 100°F – and this is only mid-July. This is no …
It’s easy to ignore the climate crisis when it’s not directly affecting your daily life. But how long can we afford to stay in denial when the signs are everywhere? 1. Realizing the Severity of Extreme Weather Events Watching wildfires ravage California made me realize that these weren’t isolated incidents. Climate change was turning our once predictable weather patterns into …
And it seems more and more people are struggling with ‘eco-anxiety’ as our warming world just seems to get… well, warmer. It’s Not Just You If you think the melting ice caps are only affecting a handful of people, think again. According to a recent large-scale global study, nearly 60% of young people between the ages of 16 and 25 …
Climate change is more than just a warming planet; it’s a profound threat to biodiversity around the globe. From the coral reefs to the Arctic tundra, countless species are struggling to survive due to our collective failure to address climate issues. Here’s a look at 20 species that are paying the price for climate inaction. 1. Polar Bears Polar bears …
