As global leaders and delegates convene in Dubai for the annual UN climate summit, a new analysis reveals the potential inundation and submersion of previous host cities by rising ocean waters. The escalation of planet-warming pollution has led to severe droughts, deadly floods, and the rapid melting of glaciers and ice worldwide. Scientists project a …
Climate Change in Florida: Municipal Fiscal Impact and the Need for Adaptation Climate change is wreaking havoc on communities across the United States, but few places have felt the effects as acutely as Florida. The recent hurricanes, Ian and Idalia, showcased the destructive power of these storms, while also highlighting the increased risks posed by …
The mouth of the Mississippi River is the staging ground for an epic wrestling match between saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico and freshwater from the river. Usually, the Mississippi’s powerful flow keeps the saltwater at bay. However, this year’s drought has weakened the river, allowing saltwater to intrude upstream. This intrusion has already contaminated …
Lamoille County in Vermont boasts a population of 26,000 residents who reside in charming small towns surrounded by lush woods and majestic mountains. It is famous for its two exceptional ski resorts, Stowe and Smugglers’ Notch, as well as a picturesque river that offers fly-fishing and canoeing opportunities for locals and tourists alike. Interestingly, an …