**updated June 2021** See this interactive graphic that illustrates an impact of climate change–the increase in the number of 90+ degree (F) days (32 degrees C) since 1960 in locations world-wide. The impact of hotter weather has been variable to date; some regions–like the midwestern United States–have yet to see noticeable increases (on average) in 90+ degree days. Other areas though have already seen substantial…
See moreAccording to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2017 Wind Technologies Market Report, wind power had a big year. Over 7,000 MW of new capacity was added in the United States, and over 2,000 MW of upgrades to existing wind turbines were completed. $11 billion was invested in wind energy in the U.S. in 2017. Over the last 10 years, wind power has constituted 55% and…
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It’s well-known that high levels of air pollution are linked to various physical and psychological ailments in humans–including premature death (an estimated 7 million deaths per year) especially “in people with mental disorders,” increased risk for dementia, and “increased mental illness in children.” However, new research links air pollution to a decrease in intelligence as measured by “significant drops in test scores in language and…
See moreKnowledge brings understanding; understanding reduces fear and anxiety. Understand the value of information that is important to your life; use that understanding to make your own decisions. Do not let others make important decisions for you! To gain understanding, to reduce fear, try these guidelines — Seek information, not affirmation: understand the algorithm-driven thought bubble of social media; social media can surround you with people…
See moreAs climate change pushes overall temperatures higher, trees and other plants “are experiencing longer growing seasons, sometimes as much as 3 extra weeks a year.” That is helping trees grow faster, but research based in Europe indicates that “higher temperatures–combined with pollution from auto exhaust and farms–are making wood weaker.” As a result, trees will break more easily in storms and lumber from the trees…
See moreAccording to a study by the Rand Corporation, the United States is suffering an economic loss of up to $411 billion annually due to people not getting enough sleep. That translates into a loss of 1.23 million working days every year. “The impact of chronic sleeplessness in the United States far exceeds the costs in other industrialized countries.” In addition, “sleep deprivation is linked to…
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