In 1869, after almost a year of western exploration, geologist John Wesley Powell reported to Congress that there was not enough water in the west to support significant settlement.
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This fall, the Western U.S. saw an unprecedented—and currently inexplicable—massive bird die-off. Two coinciding events are top suspects for potential explanations: an early cold snap and record-breaking wildfires.
Why is 2020 the most active wildfire year in history for the Western United States? Climate change.
On August 13, 2020, the Colorado Cameron Peak fire began. As of October 23, the fire is only 57% contained and has burned 206,977 acres; it is now the largest wildfire in Colorado history. The magnitude of the Cameron Peak fire is minuscule, though, when
A look back at the final year of the decade brings images of global movements against climate change with activists and youth from around the globe taking to the streets to demand action from their governments.
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“I have no doubt that the right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life is fundamental to a free and ordered society.” Ann Aiken, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, said this in…
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In classic science fiction, buildings are imagined as towering skyscrapers made of either glass-like materials or perhaps something that has not yet been developed. A recent push for the…
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The earth’s climate is drastically changing due to the release of Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) emissions, which contributes to an enhanced greenhouse effect. Globally…
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In today’s world, many products are more easily replaced than repaired.
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In January of 2019, an international agreement to reduce the emissions of potent greenhouse gases used in air conditioning and refrigeration was ratified by over 70 countries. The United States was not one…
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For the past fifty years, California has consistently held a leadership position in the fight against climate change. Following President Trump’s announcement to withdraw the United States from…
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The effects of Climate Change will continue to be felt around the world by all people, regardless of class, nationality, race, or social status. However, as Climate Change alters historic weather patterns…
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From the Global Climate Strike to Fridays for Future to Extinction Rebellion, protests and movements have erupted around the world. Demands for…
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