THE QUESTION REMAINS: ARE NATURAL DISASTERS REALLY HAPPENING MORE OFTEN?
Natural disasters have been making headlines recently — atmospheric rivers which are streams of water vapor moving in the sky, are causing flooding, landslides, and power outages in California. In December, a snowstorm in Buffalo caused over thirty deaths. These catastrophic events have sparked up the conversation surrounding climate change and its impact on natural […]
Have Natural Disasters Increased
Natural disasters have been making headlines recently — atmospheric rivers which are streams of water vapor moving in the sky, are causing flooding, landslides, and power outages in California. In December, a snowstorm in Buffalo caused over thirty deaths. These catastrophic events have sparked up the conversation surrounding climate change and its impact on natural disasters. Putting climate change […]
770 Million People Live Without Access To The Electric Grid
Millions of people around the globe have lived their entire lives without access to the electric grid. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for a staggering 75 percent of the world’s population without access to electricity. The least electrified country in the world is South Sudan—only 7 percent of the population lives with electricity. The harsh reality is that 577.5 […]
THERE IS A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO FLAMMABLE FOSSIL FUELS
Most people associate the dangers of fossil fuels with air pollution. This isn’t surprising when most studies conducted by researchers focus on this specific sector of fossil fuel danger. Berkeley emphasizes fossil fuels’ harmful impact on the environment and human health: “The effects of burning fossil fuels, especially carbon dioxide, are having far-reaching effects on our climate […]
Will Internal Combustion Engines Become Extinct?
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation is one of the nation’s top sources of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. The world is starting to understand the importance of transitioning from polluting energy sources. The California Air Resources Board recently announced a new requirement—all new cars sold in the state will need to be […]
The Maritime Industry Uses More Than 300 Million Tons Of Fossil Fuels Every Year.
How Can We Change That? The maritime industry is the backbone of international trade and the global economy.This isn’t surprising when looking at the statistics. About 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is water-covered, with the oceans holding about 96.5 percent of all of Earth’s water. Our global economy relies on the maritime industry to […]