SARASOTA, FL – A city on Florida’s west coast experienced an unprecedented deluge of rain on Tuesday evening, marking a record-breaking event that underscores the growing intensity of weather patterns attributed to climate change. In just three hours, Sarasota was drenched with an astounding 8 inches of rain, leading to flash floods that disrupted traffic…
In the face of soaring temperatures and a mounting heat crisis, traditional cooling methods are proving insufficient, prompting a surge in demand for more resilient alternatives. Recent data reveals a concerning trend: as heatwaves intensify, homes equipped with conventional air conditioning systems are struggling to maintain safe indoor temperatures, raising alarms among public health experts…
In the ongoing discourse surrounding climate change, a stark divide often emerges along political lines, with Republicans frequently portrayed as skeptical or dismissive of the scientific consensus on the issue. While numerous factors contribute to this phenomenon, two primary influences stand out: One is the deeply ingrained political ideology propagated by conservative-leaning networks like Fox…
A significant and unprecedented campaign has been launched by far-right groups to pressure the U.S. Supreme Court into shielding fossil fuel companies from lawsuits that could cost them billions of dollars. Some of these groups are tied to Leonard Leo, a key figure in establishing the conservative majority in the Supreme Court and connected to…
The race to produce a $25,000 electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S. has concluded, but not as expected. Hertz, a well-known car rental company, has been selling off a large portion of its Tesla fleet, totaling around 20,000 vehicles. This shift highlights a change in the EV market, with consumers in 2024 not adopting electric…
A sweltering heatwave is gripping the south-western US, prompting excessive-heat warnings across Arizona, Nevada, and California. Over 36 million people are bracing for potentially life-threatening temperatures, with some areas expecting highs 30F above normal. Experts fear this heatwave could mark the beginning of another record-breaking season, surpassing 2023 as the hottest year globally. The National…
Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14057 mandates that all new light duty vehicles added to the government fleet are 100% zero emissions by 2027. Other states are taking action that will help accelerate the transition away from the standard fossil fuel combustion engine, resulting in the removal of millions of cars from roads by many states. These…
Scientists have discovered what they believe is the world’s deepest blue hole. The discovery was made by a group of divers in Mexico’s Chetumal Bay. What’s more is that researchers have not even managed to reach the bottom, but they have some ideas as to what lays below. It’s no surprise that there are things…
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found that the summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere since year 1. The study, published in the journal Nature, examines historical temperatures dated back beyond 1850 using tree ring data. Cambridge Department of Geography Professor Ulf Büntgen and his team at the University of Cambridge…
Venus boasts an atmosphere with a staggering 96.5% carbon dioxide composition, making it a virtual greenhouse on a planetary scale. This dense veil shrouds the planet, reflecting much of the sunlight back into space. However, the greenhouse effect reigns supreme on Venus, trapping heat and leading to its infamous scorching surface temperatures. With an average…
