Gov. Rick Scott’s anti-science purge begins: State employee banned for uttering ‘climate change’ A Florida state employee has been reprimanded and told not to come to work after Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) administration banned the use of the terms “climate change” and “global warming.” Earlier this month, reports said that officials in the Scott administration ordered Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administrators not to use the terms in documents or meetings because they asserted that the climate science behind global warming was not a “true fact.” More
UN Says Eating Insects Will Solve World Hunger, Global Warming, Pollution, and Create Jobs The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world. More
One flight closer to space tourism Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to becoming a commercial "spaceline." The company's passenger spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first rocket-powered flight Monday morning above the Mojave Desert in California. More
As climate change threatens Christmas trees, the farming industry tries to evolve The effects of climate change have put stress on Christmas tree production in the United States. Some farmers are turning to genetics to adapt. 12/18/2024 - 7:00 am | View Link
Expert Consensus: Top 7 U.S. Cities For Year-Round Warm Weather Paradise doesn’t always require a passport. While much of the country braces for another season of thermal socks and ice scrapers, some U.S. cities enjoy the kind of year-round warmth that makes ... 12/18/2024 - 4:12 am | View Link
The Most Significant U.S. Weather Events Of 2024 The 2024 year-to-date U.S. preliminary tornado count is nearly 1,800, according to NOAA. This is among the highest tornado counts on record for the same January-November period. The final tornado ... 12/17/2024 - 2:05 am | View Link
Climate scientists calling for urgent global action as Las Vegas experiences hottest summer on record Even though the Las Vegas valley saw its coldest morning of an otherwise mild fall in the valley Tuesday, climate scientists say globally, ambitious climate action is more urgent than ever. 12/10/2024 - 5:03 am | View Link
U.S. Cities With The Best Weather Year-Round Everyone sweltering in the heat has a heat dome to blame. It’s a long-lasting area of high pressure that leads to heat waves because the pressure pushes the rising hot air back down. NASA shared ... 12/8/2024 - 1:00 am | View Link