Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Eco Matters”
When Paris decided to host some swimming events in the Seine River, they took a big risk. Unfortunately for them, heavy rainfall brought devastating effects, forcing events to be rescheduled and raising concerns over athlete safety. A Risky Bet: Swimming in the Seine This year’s Paris 2024 Olympics have included some outdoor swimming events that were set to take place …
Greg Abbott is in hot water with Texans. Why? Let’s take a look. Beryl Hits the Lone Star State Hurricane Beryl has slammed into Texas, and people are furious with Governor Greg Abbott. Mother Nature’s Fury Unleashed The storm roared in early Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane and eventually weakened to a tropical storm. With it came heavy …
Nevada’s bright lights and booming growth come with a hefty environmental price tag. As Las Vegas expands and the state’s economy evolves, environmental threats are mounting, leaving Nevada’s future increasingly uncertain. Here’s a look at 18 pressing environmental challenges that could turn the glitz of Las Vegas into the lost dreams of Lost Vegas. 1. Water Scarcity Crisis Nevada faces …
Thanks to the DOE’s hefty investment, America’s aging power grid can get a shiny new makeover, setting the US on a greener path forward. Some Hefty Funds Those concerned about the power grid in the United States being unable to handle the growing energy demand can sleep a bit more peacefully after Tuesday. Because that’s when the U.S. Department of …
In light of the pressing environmental and global warming crises, it’s become clear that U.S. citizens don’t mind spending more on Eco goods despite the rising economy. More for Eco Than Two Years Ago According to Retail Times, more than half of the U.K. population is willing to spend more on goods that are kinder to the earth. Meanwhile, 30% …
The Biden administration has committed $7 billion to fund hydrogen power initiatives around the country, and the Golden State’s new hydrogen hub is the first state in the country to receive funding. Federal Funding for California California will be the first state in the US to reap the benefits of a federal fund looking to amplify the production, infrastructure, and …
After failing to give notice to local tribes, one uranium mining company has provoked protests, public ire, and government intervention for hauling radioactive materials through reservation land. Energy Fuels Resources vs Navajo Nation One uranium mining company, Energy Fuels Resources Inc. (EFRI), has been transporting uranium ore through tribal lands in Arizona. Now, leaders of the Navajo Nation are calling …
The storm, which battered Florida on Monday morning, has caused heavy rains as far up as New York City – and it’s only just getting started. The Newest Chaos Hurricane Debby, the latest of the storms to hit the United States this year, slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast around 7 a.m. Monday morning. Quite Powerful Classified as a Category 1 …
The more people flock away from “danger zones” prone to flooding and such, the more “dramatically different” the US will look in just a few decades. Packing Up It had to happen sooner or later: due to the increasing effects (and dangers) of climate change, millions of Americans are packing up and migrating to other cities that aren’t deemed as …
As our world heats up, extreme temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable—they’re deadly. Do you know how these rising temperatures can impact your health? Get ready to uncover the ways extreme heat ends lives. 1. Heat Stroke in Babies Babies are incredibly vulnerable to extreme heat due to their limited ability to regulate body temperature. Heat stroke can develop rapidly in infants, …
