Florida residents are struggling this hurricane season, and many are pointing the finger at a certain Governor. A Once-in-a-Lifetime Weather Disaster Florida has just seen a once-in-a-lifetime weather disaster that’s left entire neighborhoods underwater. After being hit by a monster downpour last month – with over 20 inches of rain falling within a week – streets in Hollywood, Miami, and …
New York’s Governor Is Failing to Meet Climate Targets, By a Green Mile
New York is way off target when it comes to transitioning to green energy. Here are the details. The Empire State’s Green Dream Turns Nightmare New York is in big trouble. According to a recent report from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, the state is nowhere near close to achieving its climate targets – which were set by the Climate Leadership …
Oregon Megafire: So Big It’s Creating Its Own Weather System
The 245,000-acre fire, worsened by thunderstorms and strong winds, is so big it’s even creating its own weather. The Biggest Blaze in the US A massive wildfire currently burning near the Oregon–Idaho border, about 130 miles west of Boise, Idaho, has officially been called the biggest active blaze in the US – so big, in fact, that it’s creating its …
Unprepared and Underwater: Florida’s Flood Fury Grows as Costs Soar
Experts warn that the recent storm damage to the state could skyrocket into hundreds of millions of dollars – but not all residents are prepared for that. The Storm’s Start On Monday afternoon, Floridians living in the southern area of the state were greeted with a flash flood warning by the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents of Miami-Dade and Broward …
Kamala Harris Could Be America’s Chance to Tackle Climate Change
There’s been a lot of buzz about Kamala Harris’ track record on climate change. Let’s take a look at her past policies. Biden Steps Aside Last week, President Joe Biden announced that he was stepping aside in the 2024 presidential race. Biden endorsed his current VP – Kamala Harris – for the next run at the White House, and now …
From Apathy to Action: Millennials Speak Up on Climate Action as Urgency Increases
Millennials have often been labeled as apathetic, but when it comes to climate change, they are leading the charge. How did this generation go from skepticism to becoming fervent advocates for the planet? 1. Witnessing the Impact Firsthand Growing up with increasingly frequent and severe weather events, millennials have seen climate change’s effects firsthand. These experiences, such as the devastation …
Buy, Waste, Destroy: 21 Alarming Impacts of American Consumer Habits
American consumerism, with its “buy more, waste more” philosophy, is not just a threat to our wallets but also a grave menace to our planet. Here are 21 ways this culture is causing irreversible damage to the environment and influencing generations with unsustainable habits. 1. Excessive Plastic Packaging Most products in the U.S. come wrapped in unnecessary plastic, contributing massively …
Planet vs Profit: Who’s in the White House WILL Affect Climate Crisis Action
When it comes to green policies, the differences between Democrats and Republicans may be like night and day. Both have laid out their environmental visions, but who truly has the best plan for our planet? 1. Rejoining the Paris Agreement Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, showing a commitment to global emissions reductions. Trump exited the agreement, prioritizing industrial growth …
Activism Crisis: How Millennials Are Losing the Fight for Change
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 …
Weather Gone Wild: How Extreme Heat, Rising Seas, and Wildfires Are Transforming America
Think our weather’s always been this crazy? Think again. Recent trends show alarming changes. Here are 22 shocking ways our weather is deteriorating. 1. Increase in Category 4 and 5 Hurricanes Recent decades have seen a rise in the number of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes making landfall in the U.S. This trend is linked to warmer ocean temperatures which …