Imagine you’re playing a game of Jenga. You know that if you pull out too many blocks, the tower will eventually fall. Climate change is kind of like that Jenga tower. If we push it too far by heating up our planet, we could trigger something called “tipping points,” where the environment changes so drastically…
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. Numerous factors contribute to this phenomenon, but two primary influences stand out: the deeply ingrained political ideology propagated by conservative-leaning networks and the geographical realities…
As Florida braces for the inevitable impact of a Category 5 hurricane, the state’s financial resilience is under scrutiny. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (CPIC), Florida’s largest insurer, has requested a 13.5 percent rate hike. With 1.3 million policyholders as of 2023, if CPIC becomes insolvent, all Floridians with any type of insurance, including condo owners,…
This summer, Americans across the country are experiencing unprecedented heat waves that have left many wondering if indoor living during the summer months is becoming the new norm. Climate change continues to drive extreme weather patterns, with record-breaking temperatures being reported from coast to coast. In Phoenix, Arizona, the city recently endured its longest streak…
Update: Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 54 counties in Florida on Thursday ahead of the potential impacts of Invest 97L and added 7 more counties to the order on Friday. This places 61 of Florida’s 67 counties under the state of emergency order. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency…
A city in Southern California has become the first in the United States to replace all its police patrol cars with electric vehicles. Officials announced this big change on Monday, showing off a fleet of 20 new Teslas. South Pasadena, near Los Angeles, is making this switch to help protect public health and fight climate…
Taco Bell has launched a new nationwide recycling program in partnership with waste management company TerraCycle, offering customers the chance to recycle single-serving sauce packets. The initiative, which began as a pilot program in 2021, aims to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastics. Initially, Taco Bell and TerraCycle encouraged customers to mail in used…
Governor DeSantis may be able to remove the words “climate change” from Florida’s statutes with the signing of HB 1645, but this legislative action does little to alter the physical realities facing the state. As global temperatures continue to rise, the potential for ecological changes, such as the growth of giant crocodiles, remains unaffected by…
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a stern warning to CenterPoint Energy, the utility company responsible for delivering electricity in the Houston area, following widespread and prolonged power outages. The governor has given the company until the end of the month to devise a plan to minimize future outages or face unspecified…
Emergency responder pilots are increasingly adapting to challenging conditions due to global warming. Extreme heat, which is becoming more prevalent, significantly impacts rescue helicopter operations. Pilots accustomed to dealing with wind, fog, and fire smoke now face the additional challenge of rising temperatures. High temperatures are causing operational difficulties across large areas. A major air…
