Tag: Climate change impacts
Climate Crisis: California’s Urgent Call to Action
California Faces Urgent Climate Crisis: A Call to ActionThe devastating impact of the Eaton Fire in an Altadena neighborhood on January 8, 2025, serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent climate crisis facing...
Comparing Snowfall in Florida, New Orleans, and Chicago: What’s the Difference?
Winter Storms in the South vs. Chicago: A Surprising ComparisonA winter storm has wreaked havoc in the southern United States, setting snowfall records in unlikely places like New Orleans, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama. The...
The Naming Process of Wildfires: A Closer Look
During a devastating wildfire like the Camp fire in 2018, you might wonder how wildfires actually get their names. The naming process of wildfires is not as scientific as you might think. In fact,...
Understanding the California Wildfires: Important Information and Updates
Californians are once again facing the threat of deadly wildfires as the state has already experienced over 3,500 wildfires this year. The peak of the fire season is yet to come, and with high...
Emergency Rescues in Iowa and South Dakota Due to Severe Flooding
Parts of the Upper Midwest are facing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, leaving more than a million people under flood warnings. In Iowa, cities like Rock Valley are experiencing record-level flooding, leading to...
Heat-Related Illnesses Surge in Some Regions: C.D.C. Data Analysis
Heat-related illnesses have been on the rise in certain regions of the United States this week, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.). Areas such as New England, the Midwest,...