A group of scientists conducted a study on the recent heatwaves experienced in the US and Mexico – and concluded that we’re at the height of a climate crisis. Full story. A Hot Topic Between May and early June this year, at a time when the US heatwave was centered in southwest states such as California, Nevada, and Arizona, a …
Biofuel’s Dirty Secret: Toxic Chemicals Threatening Communities Under the Name of Green
A new report has claimed that alternative energy might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Here are the details. Biofuel’s Dirty Secret For years, the biofuel industry has sold itself as the planet’s hero – the cleaner, greener alternative to oil and gas. But a new report has exposed a dark secret within the industry: biofuel refineries are …
Baking Behind Bars: America’s Deadly Heatwave Crisis in Prisons
There’s a crisis unfolding in America’s prisons – one that won’t be solved easily. Here are the details. The Heat Crisis in American Prisons A new study published in Nature has exposed the tough reality faced by countless inmates across the United States. As temperatures soar and climate change begins hitting the country hard, our nation’s prisons and jails are …
Are You Paying Google’s Energy Bills? How AI is Drying Up Resources Fast
Environmental experts have raised the alarm over a potential downside of AI that still needs thorough examination. Here are the details. AI’s Environmental Impact There’s no other way to phrase it – AI is changing the planet. Since ChatGPT blew up in 2022, AI has quickly become more and more common, and nowadays it’s not uncommon to have large language …
Trump Mocks Extreme Weather: “Global Warming Is Fine”
Meanwhile, NASA warns that rising sea levels ARE increasing. Full story. “No” to EVs The climate seems to be the newest topic of Donald Trump’s culture war, as he has blasted President Joe Biden’s attempt to advance electric vehicles in the US as “lunacy”. As per Trump’s comments, such vehicles don’t work in cold weather and their supporters should “rot …
Chocolate Meltdown: How Climate Crisis Could Be the Death of Your Candy Bar
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you might have noticed a changing trend in the world of chocolate. Higher prices and smaller candy bars are becoming the norm – and unfortunately it’s not going to stop there, as a recent report reveals there’s a lot of change coming in the future. Let’s see what’s going to happen. Climate Change Impact …
The Ugly Truth: 30 Stats That Opened Our Eyes to Our Household Waste
Last month, my family of five, plus our dog and cat, decided to monitor our household waste for a week. We were horrified by what we discovered. Here are 30 astonishing stats that opened our eyes to our wasteful habits. 1. 80 Pounds of Trash In just one week, we produced 80 pounds of trash. That’s more than 4,000 pounds …
Eco-Wake-Up Call: How I Transformed My Wardrobe to Fight Fast Fashion
I thought I was doing enough by recycling and buying organic cotton basics. But when I learned about the dark side of fast fashion, I knew I had to do more. Shouldn’t you? 1. Shop Secondhand Thrift stores and consignment shops are gold mines for affordable, eco-friendly fashion. For example, I found a designer dress at Goodwill for just $10. …
Budget-Friendly Eco Hacks: 17 Green Deals Under $50
Let’s face it—excuses are easy. But if you’re serious about saving the planet and your wallet, these budget-friendly eco hacks are the perfect place to start. You could be doing so much more, and budget is no longer an excuse. What are you waiting for? 1. Solar-Powered Garden Lights Still using traditional lights? Come on. These solar-powered garden lights charge …
Nevada Cities Fight to Survive Climate Crisis
Worries are growing in a number of Nevada cities being hit hard by the climate crisis about whether they’ll have enough time and money to solve the issues plaguing them. Race Against The Climate Clock Local officials in Nevada are in a frenzied race against time to secure federal climate funds before the November elections, fearing that billions in support …