Tag: Climate Change Impacts
Global Report: Cities Impacted by Dangerous Climate ‘Whiplash’
Climate Whiplash: Global Cities Facing Extreme Climate Shifts In a recent global report conducted by WaterAid, the climate of San Jose, California has exhibited a dramatic shift from wet to dry conditions. The findings of...
Climate Change’s Impact on Americans’ Health: Survey Findings
A recent national survey conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication revealed a concerning trend in Americans' perception of the health impacts...
Climate Change Impact on Major Crops – Study Reveals
Study Shows Climate Change Impact on Major Crops A recent study conducted by researchers at Aalto University in Finland and published in the prestigious journal Nature Food has shed light on the alarming impact of...
Sea-Level Rise Threatens Drinking-Water Intakes in Philadelphia, Southern N.J.
Sea-Level Rise Threatens Drinking-Water Intakes in Philadelphia, Southern N.J. Philadelphia and southern New Jersey are facing an impending threat: the possibility of sea-level rise flooding drinking-water intakes that serve millions of residents. The Delaware River...
Maryland’s Chief Resilience Officer on Climate Threats: Year One Reflections
Maryland's Chief Resilience Officer on Climate Threats: Year One Reflections In November 2023, Michael Hinson took the helm as Maryland's very first chief resilience officer, bringing with him over a decade of experience in disaster...
Birds Vulnerable to Climate Change Due to Longevity, Study Reveals
Birds at Risk: How Climate Change Impacts Lifespan and Survival Strategies In the ever-changing landscape of our planet, birds have developed unique strategies to adapt to their environments and ensure their survival. From living fast...
Forecasting Financial Impact of Storm Activity | Energy Sector
Storms are an inevitable reality for utility companies, bringing with them significant operational disruptions and financial challenges. From overtime costs to equipment deployment and contractor fees, the financial impact of storm activity can have...
Is the Northeast at Risk of Another Devastating Wildfire Season?
Decades have passed since the Northeast was last engulfed by a devastating wildfire season, but the specter of another catastrophic event looms large. In 1947, deadly blazes tore through Bar Harbor, Maine, leaving a...
Civil Rights Act Title VI vs. Trump’s Environmental Justice Orders
Environmental Justice: A Battle for Fairness and Equity Exposure to pollution and the impacts of climate change affects everyone, but Black, brown, and low-income Americans bear a disproportionate burden linked to discrimination. In a Louisiana...
Trump Administration Stalls Climate Justice Programs Despite Court Orders
Trump Administration Under Fire for Freezing Climate Justice Programs The Trump administration's controversial freeze on federal funding for climate, energy, and environmental justice programs has sparked outrage and legal battles. Despite two federal court orders...
