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Americans Most Affected By Climate Crisis Head To Midwest

"Unbearable heat and worsening storms prompt residents of states such as Florida to move elsewhere"

"As a Rust belt town of 65,000 people in eastern Indiana, Muncie may not be the most exciting place in the world. It doesn’t have beaches, year-round warm weather or much in the way of cosmopolitanism.

But for Laura Rivas, a cybersecurity engineer formerly of North Miami Beach, Florida, Muncie is perfect.

Before she moved there in 2022, life in Florida had become unbearable.

Source: Guardian, 09/23/2024

What Happens To The Environment, Health Regs Biden Will Leave Unfinished?"

"From heat protections for workers to restrictions on toxic chemicals, the Biden administration is set to leave several of the significant environmental and health protections it has floated unfinished. The fate of many of these regulations likely depends on the outcome of November’s election, as a Harris administration would probably continue them, while a Trump administration likely would not."

Source: The Hill, 09/12/2024

"Why Cities Are Getting More Rainy"

"A study has found most cities receive significantly more rain than nearby rural regions, an effect that has become more pronounced over the past two decades."

Source: Washington Post, 09/10/2024

"Coral Restoration's Wake Up Call"

"Rebuilding degraded coral reefs started as a noble endeavor, but now some coral scientists are confronting a dark reality."

Source: HuffPost, 09/06/2024

West Braces For Extreme Heat; Phoenix Passes 100 Days Over 100 Degrees

"The West Coast of the United States is bracing for extreme heat with temperatures in desert towns expected to soar as high as 120 Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) and Phoenix likely to extend its streak of 100 days over 100 degrees, forecasters said on Tuesday.

The southwestern U.S. can expect multiple days of supercharged heat beginning on Tuesday, with the homeless, elderly, children, and people with health issues at the highest risk for heat illness, the U.S. National Weather Service said.

Source: Reuters, 09/05/2024

Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say

"Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat."

Source: NYTimes, 09/03/2024

"Surging Methane Emissions Could Be a Sign of a Major Climate Shift"

"New studies suggest global warming boosts natural methane releases, which could undermine efforts to cut emissions of the greenhouse gas from fossil fuels and agriculture."

Source: Inside Climate News, 08/29/2024

"As The World Heats Up, So Does The Debate Around Artificial Turf"

"Artificial turf carpets athletic fields, playgrounds, and residential lawns across the US, offering a low-maintenance alternative to natural grass that always looks lush and doesn’t require heavy watering. But while this popular synthetic material is marketed as eco-friendly, it has also long attracted controversy – for decades, environmental and health advocates have expressed concern about the chemical byproducts of the turf’s plastic fibers."

Source: The New Lede, 08/27/2024

"Record Number Of Americans Killed By Heat In 2023: Research"

"Extreme heat killed more Americans in 2023 than any other year over nearly a quarter century of records, according to research published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association."

Source: The Hill, 08/27/2024

Heat Kills 1000s in U.S. Every Year. Why Are the Deaths So Hard to Track?

"As heat waves become more frequent and intense, researchers and activists say the lack of precise data is leading to needless fatalities."

Source: NYTimes, 08/26/2024

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