There is no denying that the world around us is changing rapidly. Some of us choose to accept it and others choose to bury their head in the sand. No matter which action you choose the world continues to change. These changes require adaptation. Evolution happened and so far, we have survived. There is … Continue reading Living with the Water
America’s Pledge to the Paris Agreement
We all watched in horror as the current administration announced they would be withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. The President stated that the agreement "imposed wildly unfair environmental standards on American businesses and workers". While this action drew the President support from the Republican Party it drew skepticism and criticism from … Continue reading America’s Pledge to the Paris Agreement
Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife and Livestock
I have spent some time talking about the impacts of climate change on human populations but what about the animal population? We mostly think of animals in two categories: wildlife and livestock. Rising sea-levels and drought induced food and water shortage can lead to extinction for some species. With all large scale changes there are … Continue reading Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife and Livestock
Escaping the Impacts of Climate Change
I wanted to pick this post up with where I left off in the last post, speaking about those displaced by climate change or extreme weather events. There is no actual defined name or definition for a "climate change refugee" or "environmental migrant". Migration due to the impacts of climate change has been happening for … Continue reading Escaping the Impacts of Climate Change
Gentrification Happening in Southern Florida
Buying a beach front home or condo in Miami-Dade County, Florida sounds like you have hit the sweet spot in life, right? That is until you realize that climate change is real and sea-level rise will cause you many problems in the coming years. First it starts with flooding during high tide then you notice … Continue reading Gentrification Happening in Southern Florida
Heavy Rain Events and Flooding are the New Norm
Have you noticed that there has been an increase in heavy rain events and flooding in the past couple of years? I've noticed it too! These extreme weather events are just one more anomaly to get used to. Not only will these events continue, they will get worse and increase in frequency. For each degree … Continue reading Heavy Rain Events and Flooding are the New Norm
U.S. Pulling out of Paris Climate Agreement, Not a Show Stopper
Trump made many promises on the campaign trail that left climate change champions ready to cringe. The latest discussion surrounds the U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Just in case you need a tiny blurb of background information: The Paris Agreement's mission is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change … Continue reading U.S. Pulling out of Paris Climate Agreement, Not a Show Stopper
Louisiana Declares State of Emergency for Disappearing Coastline
On April 19, 2017 the Governor of Louisiana declared a State of Emergency for the Louisiana coastline. The hope is that this declaration will bring nationwide attention to the desperate need for restoration and protection. The leadership in Louisiana is hoping that the President and Congress will declare the eroding coastline a national emergency and … Continue reading Louisiana Declares State of Emergency for Disappearing Coastline
Early Beginning to the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Robert Scribbler writes about conditions caused by global warming being just right to start up the Atlantic hurricane season a bit early again this year. North Atlantic May Cough Another Out of Season Tropical Cyclone this Week The continued injection of greenhouse gases is continuing to warm the earth and the earths oceans. The impact … Continue reading Early Beginning to the Atlantic Hurricane Season
International Resiliency 