Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Climate & Weather”
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, …
Interested in how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ climate change stance has changed over time? Let’s take a look. Florida’s Weather Gone Wild Florida is currently in the grips of some of the most extreme weather ever seen in The Sunshine State. The first few months of the year began with the Florida Climate Center reporting that 2024 had the warmest …
A new report has claimed that alternative energy might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Here are the details. Biofuel’s Dirty Secret For years, the biofuel industry has sold itself as the planet’s hero – the cleaner, greener alternative to oil and gas. But a new report has exposed a dark secret within the industry: biofuel refineries are …
As Texans are still reeling from Hurricane Beryl’s damage (and many are still without power), it becomes clear that the excessive heat is also responsible for many deaths. Still Not Over It has been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas, knocking out power for millions of residents. However, the death toll from the storm is still climbing… …
A recent study shows the true cost of the California wildfires, in both lives and dollars. Too Many Lives Lost Approximately 55,000 people have lost their lives during the past decade due to wildfires raging across California, according to recent figures. UCLA Study According to a UCLA study published in Science Advances, this has also cost the state between $432 …
Is the plastic industry greenwashing its recycling efforts? Here are the details. The Plastic Pitch The plastic industry has been stepping up its advertising game in the last few years. You will likely have seen their latest ad campaign everywhere at the moment – on major networks, plastered across social media, and snuck into sports events. Big Spenders The ads, …
Interested in how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ climate change stance has changed over time? Let’s take a look. Florida’s Weather Gone Wild Florida is currently in the grips of some of the most extreme weather ever seen in The Sunshine State. The first few months of the year began with the Florida Climate Center reporting that 2024 had the warmest …
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 …
The Farm Bill’s reauthorization has been paused as lawmakers debate environmental regulations and funding priorities. Not passing this bill or potential budget cuts to the SNAP program and climate initiatives could affect the lives of farmers and low-income Americans. The Farm Bill The Farm Bill’s high budget is currently on pause. This important legislation covers agricultural and food programs, but …
Amidst the soaring temperatures, flights have felt the “heat” when flying through the blistering weather of Phoenix. Airports say they can “handle” the heat and all the influx of passengers. Summertime Flight Travel News reports suggest that travel this summer in the U.S. will increase. Thanks to the Olympics in France, people are making their way to the games while …
