Tag Archives: drought
Biofuels Cause Toxic Ozone Says New Study
A new study by scientists in Europe reports that producing bio-fuels could worsen a specific type of air pollution. This could potentially lead to 1,400 premature deaths by the year 2020 on that continent. The study examined poplar, willow and eucalyptus trees, which are grown in order to make wood fuel. Wood fuel has been touted as an alternative to … [ Read more ]
Climate Change Won’t Hurt Amazonian Trees Near-Term, But Many Other Threats
A new report claims that Amazonian trees are likely to survive the threat of climate change in the next 100 years. However, the other effects of an increase in climate, namely drought and forest fires, will negatively impact the region. The greatest threat to the Amazon continues to be logging, rapid deforestation and development. Greenhouse gas emissions are also dangerous … [ Read more ]
Americans Waste Over 40% Of Their Food
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Our citizens have access to the best healthcare and quality of life of many the industrialized nations. The recent recession and drought has drastically affected many Americans who are affluent and those who are struggling to make ends meet. Often, when money is tight, families will diminish their … [ Read more ]
Reclaiming Water For Commerical Use
Water is essential for life and the current drought conditions are making it harder and harder sustain clean drinking water for many of the world’s populations. The top culprits for water usage are agricultural hubs and the watering of lawns in drought affected areas. Because desalination of seawater is expensive and time consuming, many communities are reclaiming liquid sewage, laundry … [ Read more ]
Drought Leads Hungry Bears Into Town
The drought conditions affecting two-thirds of the country are drying up food sources for bears in states like New York. The hungry animals have been venturing into towns, such as Old Forge located near the Catskill Mountains, in search of nourishment to replace the lack of berries this year. The intelligent animals have been breaking into homes, cars and stores … [ Read more ]
July 2012 Recorded As Hottest Month For US
July 2012 has set a record for being the hottest month in recorded history, which began in 1895. The temperature during July of this year was an average of 77.6 degrees F. The previous record for the hottest month was set in July 1936 with an average temperature of 77.4 degrees F. Unfortunately, the high temperature was exacerbated by the … [ Read more ]
Heated Streams Kill Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fish In Midwest
The drought that is affecting two-thirds of the continental United States has no end in sight. Whether or not you believe that it is a consequence of climate change, the effects are no less devastating. Recent news from the Midwest shows that the increase in heat is elevating water temperatures in streams and killing hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of … [ Read more ]
Decrease In Tornadoes Caused By Drought
The good news is that this year could break the record for the fewest number of tornadoes since 1960. To date this year, there have only been 15 compared to 42 in 1960. Sounds great, right? Well, kind of. Meteorologists attribute the decrease in the number of tornadoes to the widespread drought that is affecting over two thirds of the … [ Read more ]
Recent Weather: Is This Evidence of Global Warming?
The recent freakish weather in the Midwest and Eastern states, including an oppressive heat wave, a dangerous electrical storm and terrible wildfires, are signs of what’s in store as the planet suffers from global warming. Scientists maintain that it’s too early to definitively say if the recent erratic weather patterns are a direct result of climate change, but this is … [ Read more ]
