The vibrant community of Pacific Palisades, known for its serene ocean views, lush landscaping, and upscale ambiance, now stands as a stark reminder of nature’s unrelenting force. The recent firestorm, described as “unprecedented” by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, has left an indelible scar on the city, reducing large swaths of the neighborhood to ash and rubble. A Moonscape … [Read more...] about Los Angeles has never seen this level of destruction: ‘Everything is burned down’
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Why more Americans are dying from the cold
Despite global warming trends, cold-related deaths in the United States are on the rise. Counterintuitive as it seems, new research highlights the growing risk of extreme cold on public health. This alarming phenomenon reveals a complex interplay of climate change, social factors, and economic disparities, creating a dangerous landscape for vulnerable populations. The Cold … [Read more...] about Why more Americans are dying from the cold
Tourists think these animals are sheep, but have on idea how wrong they are
It happened on a hillside on Wrangel Island in the North Arctic Ocean off of northeastern Siberia. ©GTsidulko Polar Bear on Ice from bow of the Spirit of EnderbyPosted by Heritage Expeditions on Monday, July 31, 2017 From the ship, the tourists thought they saw sheep moving along the hillside. But when they looked closer, they realized they were looking … [Read more...] about Tourists think these animals are sheep, but have on idea how wrong they are
‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety
A Pink-Tinted Dystopia: Anastasia Samoylova Captures Florida's Climate Anxiety Russian-born American photographer Anastasia Samoylova is not your typical climate change activist. Her lens, rather than focusing on the stark realities of melting ice caps and raging wildfires, captures a more subtle, yet equally unsettling reality: the slow-motion decay of Florida's idyllic … [Read more...] about ‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety
Thai farmer forced to kill more than 100 endangered crocodiles after a typhoon damaged their enclosure
A tragic incident has unfolded in northern Thailand, where a crocodile farmer was forced to make a heart-wrenching decision to protect human lives. Natthapak Khumkad, also known as "Crocodile X," had to euthanize more than 100 critically endangered Siamese crocodiles after a typhoon damaged their enclosure. The heavy rains brought by Typhoon Yagi caused significant damage to … [Read more...] about Thai farmer forced to kill more than 100 endangered crocodiles after a typhoon damaged their enclosure