“The climate emergency” has been blamed for this extinction – so how much longer will we ignore the issue? The What Plant? If you’ve never heard of the Key Largo tree cactus (Pilosocereus millspaughii), chances are it will stay that way as, according to researchers from the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Florida Museum of Natural History, this plant …
Death Valley Lives Up to Its Name, Visitors Warned Not to Go During Extreme Heatwave
And this comes after park officials have warned visitors not to test the excessive temperatures, which aid in wildfires burning up California, at the risk of selfies. Too Hot to Handle? The scorching heat that is gripping Death Valley, which reached a high of 128 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend, has claimed at least one life so far. Apparently, Yes …
California Has Too Much Solar Power – Now What?
Ironically, the state’s overload of renewable energy (and a decrease in solar panel installations) is now dampening its chances of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045. Most Rooftop Solar Panels in the US California is the king of rooftop installations, with the state boasting over 1.8 million houses, businesses, and other locations having solar panels – all part of its …
Colorado’s Governor Declares War on Fossil Fuels, Laying Out Ambitious Plans for the State
“Highly confident” Governor Jared Polis aims to make the state 100% renewable “by 2040”. Presenting New Plants Thanks to Colorado’s investment in geothermal energy, a handful of utility-scale hot water electricity plants can be expected within the next few years. This is according to studies released on Monday by Gov. Jared Polis, the 43rd governor of Colorado, and his energy …
DeSantis vs. China: Chinese Citizens Decry Florida’s Property Ban
The American Dream came crashing down for Chinese nationals sans green cards, thanks to the law signed last year by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. No Properties to Purchase On July 1st, 2023, Florida Senate Bill 264 went into effect, claiming that any Chinese citizen without a green card could face a felony charge PLUS a possible prison sentence should they …
Tax Showdown: Trump’s Cuts vs. Biden’s Hikes – What It Means for You
Are you wondering what the next presidential term might mean for your wallet? Whether it’s Trump taking the office again or Biden continuing his policies, your tax bill could look quite different. Here’s a breakdown of how each candidate could influence what you pay to Uncle Sam. 1. Trump: Reduction in Income Tax Rates Under a Trump administration, we might …
In-Flight Horror: Serious Turbulence Injuries Raise Questions About Boeing and Global Warming Risk
Roughly 40 passengers aboard an Air Europa flight from Spain to Uruguay are now dealing with the aftermath of extreme turbulence experienced on the trip. Is Climate Change Affecting Commercial Flights? Climate scientists are concerned about the uptick in reports of turbulence beyond the normal flight expectation on a flight. When Turbulence Becomes Dangerous Turbulence is normal and generally not …
Major Hiccup: Farmers Outraged at Being Forced to Pay for Burping Livestock
A new law in Denmark has caused outrage in the wider farming community. Here are the full details. Taxing Livestock Denmark has become the first nation in the world to announce a tax on the greenhouse gas emissions of livestock. Cows, Pigs, and Sheep Footing the Climate Bill Yes, you read that right – cows, pigs, and sheep will soon …
AWOL Abbott: Texas Governor Flees State As Hurricane Beryl Bears Down On His Constituents
Greg Abbott is in hot water with Texans. Why? Let’s take a look. Beryl Hits the Lone Star State Hurricane Beryl has slammed into Texas, and people are furious with Governor Greg Abbott. Mother Nature’s Fury Unleashed The storm roared in early Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane and eventually weakened to a tropical storm. With it came heavy …
2 Million Child Slaves and Massive Deforestation – Isn’t It High Time Our Demand for Cheap Chocolate Changed?
The increase in costs of goods and services are setting many Americans back in many ways. If you have a sweet tooth, you might have to dock out more money for your favorite treats. The prices of cocoa might slowly but surely lead to breaking the bank. So why is cocoa getting so expensive? Shrouded in Taboo Trade Practices Cocoa …