Americans are increasingly committed to combating climate change by adopting electric cars, installing solar panels, and making eco-friendly decisions. This trend also extends to companies, with both sectors striving to lower their carbon footprints. This is significant as the U.S. industrial and commercial sectors accounted for 25% of the nation’s total carbon dioxide emissions in … Read more
Insurance companies are significantly raising homeowners’ coverage costs to mitigate the growing risks posed by powerful storms, like those that devastated five states over the Memorial Day weekend. The storms left a trail of destruction in Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Virginia, leveling homes and claiming at least 23 lives. The increasing frequency … Read more
Researchers have long been puzzled by the mysterious orange hue overtaking rivers and streams across Alaska. Permafrost Turns River Orange Recent studies point to climate change as the culprit, with thawing permafrost releasing minerals into the once-clear waters. This phenomenon poses a significant threat to drinking water and fisheries in the region. According to a … Read more
Despite overwhelming evidence of climate change, nearly 15% of Americans still deny its existence, per a recent national assessment by the University of Michigan. Despite mounting scientific evidence demonstrating the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters, this denial persists. Analyzing Climate Change Denial on Social Media Researchers turned to social media, specifically Twitter, utilizing … Read more
In a joint announcement, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have validated that the average global temperature on land and the oceans’ surface reached an all-time high in 2023. The confirmed data, released on Friday, indicates a significant rise, emphasizing the escalating threat of climate change. According to NOAA records, the average … Read more
In a bold move for climate action, Dutch climate activists disrupted the flow of a major highway in Amsterdam, demanding an urgent cessation of funding for fossil fuel projects by the prominent lender, ING. The activists, numbering in the hundreds, strategically took over the A10 highway to the south of Amsterdam, highlighting their concerns over … Read more
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States established a record for natural catastrophes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported on Monday that the United States has experienced a frightening 23 distinct weather and climate catastrophes that have each inflicted at least $1 billion in damages. With still four months left … Read more
According to the National Weather Service, 2023 appears to be jumping from one disaster to another. Veteran meteorologist Alex Tardy of the National Weather Service reported that Tropical Storm Hilary poured massive volumes of water over the steep local slopes. The flooding in Los Angeles California during the tropical storm that raced down the river … Read more
The planet Earth had its warmest July on record. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated the world experienced the warmest July on record and likely the warmest month in 174 years of record-keeping. July was extremely hot, even for one of the seasons with the highest … Read more