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A widely-used weedkiller has been banned in the US after the EPA judged it too dangerous for farmworkers, particularly pregnant females and their unborn children. Emergency Ban Issued In a historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency ban on the pesticide DCPA, also known as Dacthal, due to the health risks it poses. DCPA Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) …
While the state is facing record-melting heatwaves, State Farm wants to increase insurance rates, which would “affect millions of California consumers” Death Valley’s Deadly Heat If weather forecasters are to be believed, this weekend could see Eastern California’s Death Valley either tie or shatter a heatwave record. This comes after the National Weather Service’s Chris Outler reports that Death Valley …
Nicaragua might be facing a high risk of a volcanic eruption as space photographs reveal unsettling activity. The Volcanic Activity at a Glimpse While it wasn’t an eruption, the Nicaragua Stratvolcano has shown to cause concerns due to its most recent bursts of CO2 gas and other dangerous gases. Activity of this nature after so many years is causing fears. …
Extreme Weather Continues in New York State New Yorkers have sweated through extreme heat and been battered by tornadoes and flooding across the state in the last month. Calling on the Governor Now, many residents, advocates, and public officials are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to take action against these extreme weather events, by signing a climate change bill …
States like New Jersey and Delaware are under coastal flood advisories as a large storm passes through the region. Residents fear that the worst is yet to come. Officials Issue Safety Warnings Due to Flooding With one New Jersey city partially under water already, emergency response teams are urging residents to stay off the roads and wait out the severe …
Climate change and rising temperatures may well affect every facet of our lives – and according to the International Olympic Committee president, the Summer Olympic Games are no exception. Olympic Changes The international Olympic Games have changed rapidly in the last few decades, and this year’s Paris Olympics has only made those changes more stark, as controversy and speculation swirl …
Climate change debates often get clouded by sensational claims from politicians. Let’s critically examine some of the most outrageous statements, supported by facts, to understand the real stakes. 1. “Global Warming is a Hoax” by Donald Trump Donald Trump called global warming a “hoax” crafted by China to hinder U.S. manufacturing. This contradicts the global scientific consensus affirming climate change’s …
Ignoring climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s an economic crisis unfolding right before our eyes. How will it affect your financial future? 1. Rising Insurance Premiums Climate-related damages are becoming more frequent and severe, leading insurers to raise premiums. In Florida alone, homeowners’ insurance rates have jumped by as much as 30% in 2023 due to increased hurricanes and …
The climate battle in America isn’t just about rising temperatures—it’s a fierce political war. Red states and blue states have starkly different approaches to climate policy, and the results are shocking. Here’s how each side is handling the climate crisis—and why their strategies might be making things worse. 1. Texas’s Fossil Fuel Favoritism Texas has doubled down on fossil fuels, …
As the planet warms, the power and frequency of hurricanes and tornadoes are reaching new heights. Are we prepared to face the growing wrath of these supercharged storms? 1. Warmer Ocean Surface Temperatures The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that rising sea temperatures are directly correlated with increased hurricane intensity. Warmer waters provide more energy, fueling storms that …
