Enviro News: Winter Storm Jonas
25th Jan 2016
Winter Storm Jonas, the storm that hit the east cost on Saturday, January 23rd, has had a large impact on many environments and the communities that depend on them. Some towns in NJ are reporting greater flooding from Winter Storm Jonas than from Hurricane Sandy, according to CBS news. Meanwhile, in the south, Philotown Virginia recorded a stunning 39 inches of snow, reports weather.com. According to CBS news, th
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Enviro News: Flint Water Crisis
18th Jan 2016
No community should have to forego water. There is not a particularly severe drought in Michigan, as the map from the US Drought Monitor Service demonstrates. However, there is an water shortage in Flint, MI due to contamination. The water situation in Michigan is a reminder that water is a vital resource and that access to water can be endangered by a variety of natural and man-made factors. The U.S. Drought Monitor
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Enviro News: Drought in California
12th Jan 2016
The table and graph below, from the US Drought Monitor, provides an update on the current drought situation in California. Note that it also provides comparison data from previous weeks and years. The map shows drought in the state by severity, and also makes note of populations affected. For more detailed info, interactive maps and graphs, and other fascinating information, please click the image below to visit the US drought m
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Curious About US Drought? The United States Drought Monitor Has Answers (and Data)
4th Jan 2016
How bad is the drought in California right now? Are there droughts elsewhere in the US? Is there a water conservation crisis in my hometown or state? How does the water situation now compared to last week, or even last year? Fortunately, the United States Drought Monitor provides real time data on droughts through the country. This authoritative source is great for concerned citizens, homeowners, students
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California Drought Could Kill Millions of Trees
29th Dec 2015
According to a report from Newsweek, the continuing drought in California may have disastrous implications for California's trees, possibly wiping out as many as 58 million large trees. Click here to read the full article. The article also explores the possible consequences of mass tree loss, which include increased CO2 emissions, elimination of wild life habitats for many animals, including bears, and other long term ecological effects. &
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