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Climate change isn’t just about the weather—it’s reshaping how and where people live around the globe. What does this mean for our borders, economy, and national security? How will these changes affect the average American family? 1. Rising Numbers of Climate Displaced Persons Recent studies suggest that by 2050, climate change could displace over 143 million people globally. While most …
Americans are fed up with rising heat and rising costs, and the struggle is only just beginning. High Heat = More Power = More Money It is a given that many people switch on their A/Cs once summer comes around to combat the sweltering heat. Yet high temperatures are typically connected to high energy bills. Higher Than Usual According to …
Global warming in Alaska is hitting harder than ever, and it’s not just the fish feeling the heat – native communities are struggling too. Not Just a Fish Tale The rivers that were once home to salmon are warming up, making life impossible for the fish and for those who rely on them. Salmon Sizzling Global warming is changing the …
Residents in San Diego County are being slowly poisoned, and they’re furious more isn’t being done. Here’s the full story. A Breath of Fresh Air San Diego County is offering some residents a chance at a temporary fix to a major problem: breathing in toxic air. The air around the Tijuana River Valley has gotten so bad – thanks to …
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is under fire after a huge drilling project was approved in the state’s backyard. Colorado’s Oil Bombshell In a move that’s sparking huge backlash, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) has just approved a hugely controversial large-scale drilling project near the Aurora Reservoir. 166 Wells, 32,000 Acres The plan by Denver-based company Crestone Resources, …
Walgreens is one of the latest companies to be struck down by the challenges of inflation. American families and company owners are all facing a similar fate. Here’s what happened. Closing Doors To Survive The spokesperson for Walgreens has announced the company’s plan to close almost 700 branches throughout the country because of inflation costs. Underperforming Dangers There are a …
A widely-used weedkiller has been banned in the US after the EPA judged it too dangerous for farmworkers, particularly pregnant females and their unborn children. Emergency Ban Issued In a historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency ban on the pesticide DCPA, also known as Dacthal, due to the health risks it poses. DCPA Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) …
And this comes after park officials have warned visitors not to test the excessive temperatures, which aid in wildfires burning up California, at the risk of selfies. Too Hot to Handle? The scorching heat that is gripping Death Valley, which reached a high of 128 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend, has claimed at least one life so far. Apparently, Yes …
On August, 7 Colorado experienced a severe dry spell with abnormally dry temperatures. The drought is said to be the cause of the fires that followed. Global Warming is Changing Colorado Colorado is known for being wetter from June through August, but this year, it again proves that global warming is becoming more intense. Colorado has since gone from “the …
Layoffs have hit the aviation industry, as one of the biggest airlines in the U.S., Southwest Airlines, has announced they’re stopping flights out of four major airports. Layoffs Across Industries Image Credit: Shutterstock / Skycolors With a growing spate of layoffs occurring across the nation – primarily in tech and production – it wasn’t going to be long before they …
