Whenever a discussion about climate change arises, there is always a mention of greenhouse gas emissions that are supposedly contributing to global warming, leading many cities and towns to enact policies that reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. However, according to NPR, the Environmental Protection Agency has recently claimed that no such restrictions are needed, […]
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Rise in Global Food Prices Due to Weather
According to a recent study performed by Maximillian Kotz, weather conditions from climate change is resulting in drastic effects on the global food market, stating that “recent spikes in the price of food were often associated with heat, drought and heavy precipitation conditions that were so extreme as to completely exceed all historical precedent prior […]
Sustainable Solutions: The Future of Food Amid Climate Challenges
As climate change increasingly disrupts traditional agriculture, the food industry is exploring innovative, sustainable solutions to address food security. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting ecosystems are making it difficult for conventional farming to keep up with the world’s food needs. In response, scientists and industry leaders are pioneering solutions like vertical farming, […]
Will America’s love affair with Red Meat ever Decline? (OP-ED)
It’s undeniable that red meat is popular in the United States. In 2023 alone the average per capita consumption for red meat was 57.6 for beef and 49.8 for pork. The US continues to be one of the leading nations in red meat consumption, with the average citizen consuming around 224.6 pounds of meat a […]
Texas wildfires are a stark reminder of the consequences of climate change. (Op-Ed)
The Texas panhandle is currently under a declaration of disaster due to rampant, devastating wildfires. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that he issued this declaration in order “to deploy resources to 60 counties impacted by these devastating wildfires,” in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. Dry conditions and above-average temperatures are […]
Top 3 climate crisis books to read while sheltering from the heat wave
Across the U.S., record temperatures are forcing us all to stay indoors where there’s AC and water. Even the bugs are trying to get into my house to escape the heat wave. It’s like a mini-quarantine, except the danger comes from being outside at all for an extended time. So, in that spirit, here’s 3 […]
