Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Eco World”
If Republicans take the White House in November (and statistics show they very well could), it could mean the end of the US climate policy. Global What? To say that the climate emergency is causing chaos across the US would be an understatement. Runaway wildfires, fatal heatwaves, increasingly intense hurricanes, rising sea levels… But the Republican platform steers clear of …
As heat waves swept across America last week, the Bronx bore the brunt of it. Heatwave Havoc Last week, temperature records were being broken across the nation. Temperatures soared to a blistering 95°F (35C) in New York, 98°F (36.6C) in Philadelphia, and a face-meltingly hot 120°F (49C) in Las Vegas. While that sounds bad enough, it may have been even …
The Great Salt Lake in Utah is faced with an environmental and health crisis in the face of declining water levels. Local residents and ecosystems are at risk, as officials must debate the next steps of a restoration project. Salt Lake City’s Environmental Crisis The Great Salt Lake in Utah is facing severe environmental challenges because of its rapidly decreasing …
During a speaking event, Sen. Ted Cruz lashed out at a group of climate protestors who stormed the stage in the middle of his address. Cruz vs Climate Protestors Republican Senator Ted Cruz was faced down by a group of raucous climate protestors at a conservative speaking event in Washington D.C. on Thursday. And the Texas representative pulled no punches. …
One of the worst wildfires in California history is tearing through the state. Now, state firefighters are relying on cooling temperatures to keep the flames contained. Containing the Park Fire Firefighters in California are breathing a sigh of relief as cooler temperatures and increased humidity have helped them to get a handle on the ever-growing Park Fire in the north …
Despite all the talk about switching to green energy, it seems governments around the world aren’t being totally honest. Here are the details. Western Nations’ Dirty Secret It’s 2024, and rich Western countries – the US and the UK, to name two big players – are ramping up oil and gas exploration. There is potential for nearly 12 billion tonnes …
In a bizarre scene that some witnesses compared to an “apocalypse” moment, Rhode Island beachgoers saw their local swimming spot swamped by a strange swarm of insects. A Strange Sight in Rhode Islands An enormous swarm of dragonflies was reported buzzing through a Rhode Island beach on Saturday, causing some stunned and fearful beachgoers to flee from the area. Cloud …
According to scientists, there is a definite link between fracking (which releases large amounts of methane) and Texas’ earthquake increase. Freaky Friday On Friday morning the 19th, residents near Hermleigh, Texas, (around 54 miles northwest of Abilene) were treated to some rattling beneath their feet – the first of two earthquakes that hit that day, logged as a 5.1 on …
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 …
The arrested suspect, who already has two serious strikes under his name, assisted in the torching of over 120,000 acres. The Burning State The wildfire that is currently scorching up over 120,000 acres in California has become the state’s largest one this season. However, this one is thought to be caused by a man, and it was no accident. Who’s …
