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As nearly 100 wildfires ravage the United States, Colorado firefighters are battling four large blazes that have prompted thousands of evacuations along the Front Range. Fires on the Front Range Several wildfires are tearing through the densely populated foothills of the Front Range, a mountain range part of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Four Fires The four fires – Stone Canyon, …
In a rare case of County vs Corporation, county officials in northwestern Oregon have filed suit against some of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies over a devastating heatwave that killed dozens of residents. Historic Heatwaves Historic heatwaves have ravaged northwestern Oregon in recent years. Now, a lawsuit filed by Multnomah County against some of the world’s largest fossil fuel …
As new energy sources crop up across the country, a startup company has secured a huge deal that will change the way energy is generated in California. Here are the details. California’s New Energy Game-Changer Everyone has heard of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric cars. These are all great ways of tackling climate change while keeping the same standard …
Texas is in the eye of a political storm that’s reshaping its climate future. With extreme weather becoming more common, political decisions are exacerbating the state’s vulnerability to climate change. Here’s a rundown of 18 contentious political battles that are fueling Texas’s climate crisis and leaving many to question the state’s readiness for the future. 1. Denial of Climate Change …
As intense heat keeps scorching the US, various attorneys general are asking the government to step in and save Americans who are “suffering and dying from extreme heat.” Remember Last Year? Technically speaking, summer 2023 marked the highest global temperatures on record and was among the hottest for numerous states. But so far, this year has seen more severe heat …
For the first time in the state’s history, California will impose water restrictions to help the state prepare for future droughts and weather changes. Historic Water Mandates California water providers are staring down the barrel of permanent water restrictions for the first time in state history, thanks to a contentious policy recently approved by the state’s Water Resources Control Board. …
A group of scientists conducted a study on the recent heatwaves experienced in the US and Mexico – and concluded that we’re at the height of a climate crisis. Full story. A Hot Topic Between May and early June this year, at a time when the US heatwave was centered in southwest states such as California, Nevada, and Arizona, a …
A widely supported bill passed last year in California aimed to eliminate hidden surcharges in restaurants, but the governor has changed his mind about the legislation. “Junk Fee” Ban Passed Last Year Restaurant customers rejoiced last year when California announced a ban on “junk fees,” or hidden surcharges that are often added to the bill but not stated upfront. What …
Tim Walz’s environmental record is suddenly in the spotlight after Kamala Harris tapped him as her running mate, stirring up mixed feelings. Let’s take a look. From Farm Boy to Political Powerhouse While the Minnesota governor has built a reputation as a climate advocate, there’s a lot more to the story, and not everyone’s convinced this farm-friendly governor is the …
Florida Governor Ron Desantis’ lack of climate policies has been a problem as severe flooding recently hit South Florida. Critics are concerned about how the widespread damage will impact residents as extreme weather worsens from climate change. Concerns in Florida There has been severe flooding in Southern Florida, which has brought attention to Governor Ron DeSantis’ climate policies. Now, critics …
