What caused 600 deaths in Phoenix, Arizona last year? The answer is heat stroke. The temperature hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit 54 days out of the year, and those who were homeless or worked outdoors were the majority who suffered.
Over the last 20 years, 4 people have been killed by hail storms. With the increase of large hail storms in states like Texas, this number could potentially go up. However, the billions of dollars of damage done to homes, cars, and crops is almost certain.
Private insurers are no longer offering home insurance in Louisiana. Why? It all has to do with the increase of disastrous weather due to climate change. Watch to learn more.
Don’t go outside at all this summer if you live in Phoenix, Arizona. Why? Last year, 54 days of extreme heat resulted in 600 deaths – and it’s projected to happen again. Watch to learn more.
The Administration is about to put aside 12 areas for wind energy. However, wind turbines tend to break easily. Is this a waste of land and funding? Watch to learn more.
Here’s one of the weirdest stories you’ll ever hear about climate change. Coral is dying due to high ocean temperatures. This is happening in areas like Florida and Australia, where 70 degree water has been going up to 100 degrees (Fahrenheit).
Did you know solar panels can actually have a negative impact on the environment? The land that they use for solar energy greatly reduces the available land for agriculture, which will send produce prices up. Watch to learn more.
You may not be able to afford chocolate anymore. Climate change has greatly damaged cocoa crops, which are mainly located in West Africa. This has made chocolate more scarce, and prices go up.
The Midwest region of the United States was recently been hit with a number of massive tornadoes. What has been causing all these destructive storms? It has a lot to do with rising heat due to climate change. Watch to learn more.
Remember the smog last year that came down from Canadian wildfires? Scientists have predicted that this could actually turn into a yearly occurrence. This could cause a decrease in commerce and an increase in lung disease.
Last year, the United States produced a record-breaking amount of oil. How is this possible when we have been trying to implement more solar and wind-powered energy? The answer is simple: AI-driven energy demands have called for more energy production, regardless of the source.
Disney World almost had to close its park last week due to dangerous storm predictions in Orlando. Climate-related incidences have had the same affect on other businesses within the entertainment industry, including sporting events. How will this impact the economy in these regions?
A disastrous tornado has just ripped through Slidell, Louisiana. Tornadoes are common for this area, but the season usually doesn’t start until June. What does this out-of-season tornado say about climate change? [Video Credits: @fox8nola]
Ford has an EV dilemma. Not only do they have trouble selling them, they can’t get people to rent them either. Watch to learn why. Full episode available at https://youtu.be/J4BTZ2A1Qro?si=uwH-SveHcMum3QZs
One of the biggest polluters in the world is about to become a whole lot richer. Yes, it’s the oil companies. This is due to war in the Middle East, sending the price of oil up towards $100.
AI companies have a huge problem. The amount of energy it takes to power them is very high, and renewable energy sources like solar and wind turbines aren’t strong enough to do it. This leaves them with using large amounts of coal – a nonrenewable energy source.
Did you know that salting the roads in the winter is harming the environment? Luckily, a new technology is being implemented that will help reduce this: self-heating concrete. Watch to learn why this will start to push the salting business out of the market.
Vacationers and residents of Florida, you may want to reside in a safer location. According to AccuWeather, there could be record-breaking hurricanes this year. Watch to learn what’s causing this.
In the next 5 years, we will start to see areas experience a sharp population decline. This is due to extremely high temperatures – high enough to kill you. This issue is exacerbated by energy shortages, leaving governments in a tough situation.
Cryptocurrencies and AI use massive amounts of energy. This is an issue because the amount of energy needed to power them can equate to that of a medium sized city. Another issue is that the majority of the nation’s energy grid is still coal-powered, which is a non-renewable energy source.
The effects of global warming and climate change are prominent in some U.S. cities, but not this one. In Detroit, there’s no drought due to the abundance of fresh water from the Great Lakes, there aren’t hurricanes or wildfires, and there isn’t much flooding. Not only does Detroit have an ideal climate, but it is…
