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Oct 25, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Evelyn Long
By: Evelyn LongAs climate change increases the frequency and intensity of severe storms, the global housing shortage worsens, leaving millions vulnerable. Recent hurricanes and other extreme weather events have devastated homes, further straining the availability of safe, affordable housing. Beyond just physical damage, these storms exacerbate homelessness and expose systemic weaknesses in housing infrastructure.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Evelyn Long
By: Evelyn LongU.S. power grids are becoming increasingly strained as climate change intensifies. These systems face unprecedented challenges due to rising energy demands and more frequent extreme weather events. What happens when grids can no longer meet the needs of modern life? Understanding the Power Grid and Its StrainPower grids are complex networks that deliver electricity from producers to consumers.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Emily Newton
By Emily NewtonWell-manicured lawns often symbolize achieving the American dream of homeownership. However, monoculture yards require significant irrigation to thrive. This strain on natural resources has led many to transition to water-efficient landscaping — some with little choice, as climate change brings excessive heat waves and prolonged droughts to their region.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Katie Brenneman
By Katie BrennemanHeavy industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, encompassing sectors that produce goods that require significant resources and energy. Defined as industries that involve large-scale production processes, heavy industry includes manufacturing, construction, mining, and energy production. Notable examples include steel manufacturing, cement plants, chemical production, and heavy machinery.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Emily Newton
By: Emily NewtonAre we tapping into a more sustainable resource with well water, or is municipal water the true eco-friendly choice? When it comes to sustainability, the conversation often turns to energy, waste, and food sources — but what about water? As one of the planet’s most precious resources, how we access and use water is critical to environmental stewardship.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Mark Heilig
By: Mark HeiligIntroduction As the world grapples with the growing impacts of environmental degradation, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions that can mitigate these effects. Ecological technologies, ranging from renewable energy systems to advanced waste management techniques, offer the potential to significantly reduce human impact on the planet and advance the net-zero economy. However, the development and deployment of these technologies must be approached with caution.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Katie Brenneman
By: Katie BrennemanData released by Statsitique Canada shows that 9 of the warmest 10 years have occurred in the last 25 years and that 2023 was the second-warmest year on record. Temperatures in Canada have increased at twice the rate of global temperatures, causing extreme heat, less extreme cold, thinning glaciers, and a rising sea level.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Evelyn Long
By: Evelyn LongOzone depletion worsens with the rise of ozone-depleting substances, putting humanity and the environment at risk of damaging ultraviolet radiation. But the question on everyone’s mind is how it will affect future energy demand. The ozone layer has been threatened for decades, yet it plays a critical role in sustaining life on Earth. Although some measures have been taken to prevent its depletion, its relationship to climate change raises questions about the world’s energy future.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Katie Brenneman
By: Katie BrennemanData collected by the National Pollutant Release Inventory shows that 2.87 million tonnes of pollutants are released directly into the air, waterways, or land every year. This resulted in over in Montreal and Toronto alone, as residents developed heart and lung disease as well as other forms of cancer due to exposure to pollutants. Addressing rampant pollution should be the government’s top priority in the coming years.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
globe-net.com | Frank Came |Evelyn Long
By: Evelyn LongClimate change threats are a present-day reality with significant effects on energy infrastructure. As weather events worsen, the U.S. electricity grid faces exceptional challenges. From heat waves to hurricanes, power outages put residents and businesses at risk like never before. The Rising Threat to Power and ConnectivityA crumbling electric grid — 70% of its transmission lines are over 25 years old — has been no match for climate change.
