18 Ways Bill Gates Might Be Bad for the Environment

Think Bill Gates is a hero for the planet? Think again. While he’s out there championing tech solutions and cleaner energy, his personal habits and some shady investments tell a different story. Here’s how Bill Gates might be dropping the ball on the environment. 1. Carbon Footprint of Personal Lifestyle Bill Gates owns multiple large properties and travels frequently on …

Biblical Weather Continues to Batter America

Heatwaves, flash floods, tornadoes… and there doesn’t seem to be a break in sight as weather services warn of more “major” heat risks approaching this weekend.  Extreme Weather Events From west to east, large parts of the US are still battling an influx of extreme weather conditions ranging from flash floods to heatwaves. Storm Tracking The National Weather Service’s forecasters …

Weather Whiplash: Philadelphia Sees Unprecedented Snowfall Amid Extreme Heat Warnings

A record-breaking amount of summer snowfall was recorded at the Philadelphia International Airport this weekend, despite heatwaves and thunderstorms passing through the city on the same day. Heatwave Headscratcher Weather reports this week have left Philadelphians with a bad case of whiplash after the Pennsylvania city reported snowfall on Sunday despite an ongoing heat wave, high winds, and thunderstorms. Small …

Florida Condo Owners Hit with Sky-High HOA Assessment Amid Hurricane Woes

Florida is accustomed to hurricanes, but with it comes new laws aimed at navigating some of the “pains” associated with HOA fees and rates related to condos in Florida. New laws are set by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that could involve $60K per home. New Assessment to the Tune of $60K Local Florida residents have received instructions to do a …

Dollar Tree Crisis: Will Selling Family Dollar Save the Company from Financial Ruin?

Despite affordability to a larger group of consumers, the Dollar Tree chain group of stores has struggled to make sales.  The Glory Days Have Slowed Down When Dollar Tree came onto the scene, they capitalized on an affordable brand for lower-income households. But things have changed, and consumers are no longer purchasing as much as before.  So Affordable Still Fewer …

Environmental Turbulence: American Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over ESG “Leftist” Choices

Employees at America’s biggest airline are suing the company, and it could spell big news for investments across the nation. Here are the details. Lawsuit Takes Flight Against American Airlines Over ESG Investments American Airlines employees are up in arms over the company’s decision to invest their 401(k) savings in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) funds.  Pilots Lead Class-Action Suit …

Throwing in the Towel: Hawaii Governor Slashes Funding to Stop Spread of Invasive Species

Hawaiians are unhappy as the governor announces a major cut to a bill funding biosecurity efforts against invasive species across the islands. Rewriting the Budget Community members and public figures in Hawaii have expressed alarm over the recent rewriting of the state budget, including some important pieces of state legislation.  On the Chopping Block Earlier this month state Governor Josh …

Washington Native American Tribes Receive $52 Million for Climate Resilience

Tens of millions of dollars will be apportioned to federal recognized Native American tribes across Washington state to support much-needed climate resiliency projects. $52 Million Raised 32 tribal nations across Washington state are set to receive tens of millions of dollars funded by a landmark climate law, known as the 2021 Climate Commitment Act. Developing Climate Resilience Projects $52 million …

How Chicago’s Tornadoes Are Blowing up Gas Prices

Meanwhile, meteorologists say the US has experienced way more tornadoes this year than usual.  Barely Escaped  After a major ExxonMobil refinery outside Chicago scarcely avoided a tornado on Monday night, chaos ensued, including damaged properties and power outages. But another negative impact could soon be felt: a giant increase in gas prices throughout the Chicago metropolitan region.  Just Across the …