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Florida is making waves with a major environmental project underway. It’s massive and will benefit the environment and the people. Here’s what it’s all about. Feed the Everglades One of Florida’s most important objectives is storing and distributing clean water to the Everglades. But without wastage. The already available Lake Okeechobee freshwater lake is a major asset for all of …
Warmer air means more lightning bolts, but if you think that is bringing more rainstorms, you’re wrong. Danger, High Voltage When climate scientists tell us that global warming is affecting/worsening everything, they don’t just refer to higher temperatures and faster melting snow. It seems even lightning bolts are aggravated the more our climate is spiraling out of control. But How? …
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 …
Rumors are swirling about a possible increase in gas prices in California following the passing of a controversial emissions program. Fueling the Future Since 2007, California has been following the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – a rule that encourages the use of cleaner fuels by making companies lower the carbon pollution from their products. 2007 saw the creation of …
In 2024, homeowners across the United States are grappling with the stark reality of soaring home insurance rates. Driven by the escalating impact of climate change, which intensifies weather events, and other economic factors, insurers are recalibrating risk assessments and premiums to cope with the increased likelihood of costly claims. 1. Increasing Severity of Hurricanes 2024 saw a notable uptick …
A fire has overtaken nearly four hundred thousand acres in Northern California, making it the sixth largest wildfire the state has ever seen. A Man-Made Disaster While many of the fires currently blazing across the country were ignited by weather events like lightning strikes, the Park Fire got its start when a man, Butte County resident Ronnie Dean Stout II, …
A new report has found that Gavin Newsom has failed to deliver on one of his key plans for homeless Californians despite making some big promises. Here are the full details. Governor Gavin Newsom’s Initiative Governor Gavin Newsom’s big plan to help California’s homeless population is facing some major roadblocks. A Status Update Over a year ago, Newsom promised 1,200 …
If you’re a fan of space exploration, this is a story for you. Cosmic Speed Demon Spotted Hurtling Through Space NASA has just spotted something truly mind-blowing – an object plowing through space at a speed of one million miles per hour. Yes, you did read that right – 1,000,000 mph. That’s the equivalent of traveling from New York to …
Florida’s HOAs have long been notorious for overstepping their boundaries, harassing homeowners, and abusing their power. After years of frustration, new regulations aim to curb the worst of these excesses. But are these rules enough to stop the abuse? 1. Caps on Fines Florida’s new laws now cap HOA fines at $1,000 per violation, a big change from the unlimited …
A Missouri judge just ruled against a state law forcing financial institutions to get approval when considering environmental, social, and governance factors in their investment decisions. This push from Republican lawmakers is part of the movement against “woke” policies in business. Controversial Regulations An investment regulation was recently introduced as a way of stopping financial institutions from considering environmental, social, …
