US
°C
TOP STORY
UN Chief Warns of Clean Water Shortages by 2050, Says Demand Will Increase By More Than 40 Percent
At a Glance Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that a global demand for freshwater will increase by more than 40 percent by 2050.At least a quarter of the world's population is expected to live in countries that have a chronic or recurrent lack of clean water. Officials say strain on water access is already rising in all regions.Guterres said the United Nations is ready to engage in preventive diplomacy to keep the competition for water from sparking conflicts. By 2050,...
News & Media See More >>
Health & Wellness See More >>
Lifestyle See More >>
Weather Forecasts See More >>
Natural Gas Industry Sets up Fake Grassroots Group That's in Favor of Natural Gas
Dominion Energy's 564-mile Atlantic Coast pipeline would come through this area of the Shenandoah Valley in Augusta County, Virginia. (The Washington Post via Getty Images) At a Glance Your Energy Virginiatouts itself as a grassroots organization.It is funded by the American Gas Association and other 'related organizations.' Thegas industry has launched a fake "grassroots" organization to funnel its message to Virginia residentsahead of a key November gubernatorialelection. Launched in April,touts itself as a grassroots organizationbutis funded by the American Gas...
11 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
There are things each of us can do to fight against climate change. (MamiGibbs/Getty Images) Climate change is not a new topic of conversation; it has been around for decades. In recent years and with more and more irrefutable evidence backing the continued rise in temperatures and sea levels, emotions are running high as world leaders grapple with the ramifications of our changing climate. From small towns to great nations, government officials have debated and collaborated to find ways to...
Mainland Miami Neighborhood Could Move Because of Rising Sea Levels
An "apartment for rent" sign is seen in a flooded street caused by the combination of the lunar orbit which caused seasonal high tides and what many believe is the rising sea levels due to climate change on September 30, 2015 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) At a Glance Miami's Shorecrest neighborhood may choose to remove some homes rather than build sea walls to prepare for rising seas.The neighborhood is barely 3 feet above sea level, and projections...
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zdweather.com All Rights Reserved