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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 …
Californian’s wallets could soon feel the pinch across the state, as Governor Gavin Newsom’s new budget has had a frosty welcome. Here are the full details. California’s Financial Crisis California’s financial situation has turned dire, and it’s forced Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to make some drastic decisions. Drastic Measures They’ve slashed $16 billion from the budget, declared a …
California’s decision to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles will reach its first benchmark in two years. The impact of this decision on consumers, automakers, and the environment will determine how successful it ultimately is. California’s 2022 Car Ban In 2022, California announced its plan to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. The state is hoping …
Florida residents are reeling after Governor DeSantis’ latest round of budget cuts. Arts Funding Goes Dark Governor Ron DeSantis has just axed all state grant funding for the arts – about $32 million. This move has left dozens of arts organizations scrambling for alternative funding. Already reeling from the pandemic, these institutions are now facing a financial nightmare. Sunshine State’s …
The Red Cross said last year already that blood donations in the US were down due to extreme weather events – and it’s even worse this year. Weather and Blood: What’s the Link? Amidst all the extreme weather events plaguing the US, another problem has surfaced: a shortage of blood supply, according to the American Red Cross (ARC). And this …
We know the rising heat in the US isn’t good for climate change, but now we hear that corn fields in high temperatures also contribute to global warming? How?? Wait, Corn Sweats? We know how wildfires can exacerbate the high heat conditions that the US is suffering from, but corn? More specifically, the “sweat” seeping out of the corn? But …
A new court ruling in Louisiana has sparked outrage among civil rights advocates. Federal Court Drops a Bombshell on EPA’s Powers A federal court in Louisiana has thrown a wrench into the fight for environmental justice this week. Pollution Knows No Color? In a controversial move, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana – led by Judge …
Climate change is here, and some states are shockingly unprepared. Are you living in one of these states of denial? 1. Florida: Paradise Under Siege Florida faces catastrophic risks from rising sea levels, with 3 million people projected to be affected by 2050. Miami is already experiencing regular flooding, and adaptation costs are estimated to reach $4 billion by 2030. …
SpaceX has postponed its much-anticipated Polaris Dawn mission. This was because of a helium leak detected in the ground-side equipment. The Helium Leak: A Critical Issue The leak was discovered during pre-launch checks. It is one of the main reasons for delaying the Polaris Dawn mission. Helium is used to pressurize the rocket’s fuel tanks, and any leak could become …
Texas residents are starting to regret Elon Musk moving his operations to the state. SpaceX’s Watery Woes Elon Musk is in trouble again. After a CNBC report in early August found that SpaceX was illegally dumping polluted wastewater into Texas water reservoirs – violating multiple environmental laws in the process – you’d think the industrious billionaire would have learned his …
