DeSantis Drowning Florida in Climate Denial and Funding Cuts

Governor Ron DeSantis’s approach to environmental policy in Florida has sparked significant controversy and concern. Here’s an in-depth look at the actions and policies critics argue are undermining the state’s climate resilience and environmental sustainability. 1. Deleting “Climate Change” From State Dialogue DeSantis has removed mentions of “climate change” from official state communications, reflecting a broader disregard for the scientific …

Ted Cruz Slams Climate Protestors for Ignorance Amidst Heated Debate

During a speaking event, Sen. Ted Cruz lashed out at a group of climate protestors who stormed the stage in the middle of his address. Cruz vs Climate Protestors Republican Senator Ted Cruz was faced down by a group of raucous climate protestors at a conservative speaking event in Washington D.C. on Thursday. And the Texas representative pulled no punches. …

California Wildfires Rage Out of Control, Authorities Warn to Stay Indoors

Residents are urged to protect themselves as wildfires near LA consume over 15,600 acres.  Fueled by Strong Winds  Over 1,000 people were evacuated due to wildfires northwest of Los Angeles scorching up thousands of acres of land. This comes after a weekend of strong winds chased the flames along Interstate 5. A Manic Monday  Helping the fire along was the …

Extreme Weather Rivals Some of the Worst Storms in History

Storms have always packed a punch, but as we look back at history’s most devastating ones, we can see how changes in our climate might be making them even worse. Here’s a rundown of some historic storms and how today’s changing climate could be upping their game. 1. Galveston Hurricane, 1900 Considered the deadliest storm in U.S. history, the Galveston …

From California to Colorado: Wildfires Devour Over 4 Million Acres

Nearly 100 wildfires are raging across the US, some moderately contained and others out of control.  US up in Flames  Major parts of the United States are literally going up in smoke as no fewer than 95 wildfires are torching up the country.  In total, more than 2.1 million acres have been burnt up, according to the National Interagency Fire …

Oregon’s Massive Blaze: The Monster Fire That’s Changing Weather Patterns

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 …

Millennials Could Be Too Tired to Save the Planet

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 …

Ted Cruz’s Hurricane Warning Opened Up Old Wounds for Americans

All Senator Ted Cruz wanted to do was warn constituents about an incoming natural disaster – instead, his warning reminded people of his own PR disaster from a few years prior, leading to online mockery.  Hurricane Beryl Strikes Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the season, has hit Texas, causing destruction and widespread power outages. While warning the wider public …

Baloney: 21 Scientific Facts Some Americans Aren’t Convinced By

Do you find yourself skeptical about what science claims to know? Let’s clear up some common misconceptions that you might have heard. 1. Climate Change Is Accelerating Think global warming is just a phase? Think again. The past five decades have seen faster temperature increases than any other period, mainly due to human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation. …

Oregon Fire Wreaks Havoc: Governor Declares State of Emergency

Oregon’s wildfire season has started, and it has already kicked off concerns about how bad it might get. Oregon Faces Massive Fires Oregon residents and wildfire experts are watching in horror as the state experiences another brutal wildfire season. Already, over one million acres of Oregon land have burned, and the season has just begun. Durkee Fire Largest in United …