Want to Help The Victims Of Hurricane Ian? Start Here
Credit to Author: Jo Borrás| Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:00:05 +0000
Yes, climate change. But, also: help!
Natural Disasters
“Power Outages Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death” — Rooftop Solar Can Help
Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:00:57 +0000
Lawyer and activist Ruth Santiago says rooftop solar can help Puerto Rico out of its energy crisis. Originally published on Nexus Media. By Paola Rosa-Aquino Puerto Rico is in the throes of an energy crisis. On Thursday, a fire at a power plant outside the southeastern town of Guayanilla caused an island-wide blackout. Blackouts are a feature […]
Regional districts want more disaster funding from Emergency Management B.C.
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:55:38 +0000
The complaints about funding come after wildfires raced through the province last summer, destroying numerous homes and much of the village of Lytton.
Read moreOxfam: Every 2 Seconds Climate Change Forces A Person From Their Home
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:14:56 +0000
Every 2 seconds, climate change is forcing someone from their homes, according to data from Oxfam International. These climate-fueled disasters are the number one cause of internal displacement globally. More than 20 million people have lost their homes. This translates to one person every two seconds
Fighting Floods & Fossil Fuels In Texas (Video)
Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 03:00:39 +0000
“Can you imagine a world without environmental activists pushing for change?”
Climate Deniers Would Rather See A Continent Burn Than Be Wrong
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 04:00:37 +0000
Climate deniers, it seems, would rather see an entire continent burned into ash instead of admitting that they were wrong
Some Stunning Perspective On The Australian Fires
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 23:23:55 +0000
Dr. Lucky Tran, a scientist and refugee who is an activist fighting for climate justice and immigrant justice, has put the Australian wildfires into a terrifying perspective. Fires are terrifying as it is, but the one in Australia would be considered a Category 5 if it was a hurricane
Earthquake Conspiracy Theorists Are Wreaking Havoc During Emergencies
Credit to Author: Anna Merlan| Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:11:25 +0000
Independent “researchers” are sharing unfounded theories across social media, which have the potential to spread panic and confusion—and have even fooled legitimate government agencies.
Read moreElectricity Resilience In Florida: Hurricane Dorian vs. Tesla Powerwall
Credit to Author: Danny Parker| Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 03:11:34 +0000
As a researcher at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) in Cocoa, Florida, I’ve lived with hurricanes my entire professional career. Each year is like a bad lottery since Florida is a hurricane magnet. Given the paths of past hurricanes, there’s plenty of reason for concern. Living in the state in September suggests a shooting gallery experience — with these hits by major storms, but a lot of near misses
Energy Storage & Extreme Weather
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 23:43:48 +0000
Imagine this scenario for a moment: It’s a nice day out. The sun is shining beautifully and you’re at the beach. You can feel the sand between your toes, the gentle breeze carrying the scent of salt to your nose as it passes through your hair. The water is gently flirting with the shore in happy, foaming waves that bring pieces of wood, rocks, and the occasional fish before retrieving back into her embrace. It’s cool, a sensual contrast to the warm sand, as it washes over your feet