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National Park Service Issues Statement Regarding Visitors to Use Extreme Caution
National Parks Will Remain Open, But No Staff Will be there to Provide Safety and Guidance The National Park Service is temporarily shutdown due to the lack of bipartisan behavior in Congress. Visitor centers will be closed, but the parks will remain open. In many cases the parks with dangerous conditions should be toured with extreme caution. Some monuments are closed such as the Statue of Liberty and Independence Hall. Additionally, the bathrooms at many parks may become problematic. Visitors should also take their garbage with them to prevent backup. The NPS has issued the following statement on Twitter: 'Alert:
Fracking Oil Spill Releases 6,000 Gallons of Oil in Waterbury, Connecticut
Mainland Drilling with Fracking and Offshore Drilling Shows Additional Signs of Unsafe Conditions On Saturday, January 20 the city of Waterbury, Connecticut experienced an oil leak due to a valve malfunction. This incident clearly shows a reoccurring health and environmental problem with drilling for fossil fuel. In this case the oil has leaked out into the Naugatuck River. NBC Connecticut spoke with DEEP Emergency Response Unit Supervisor Jeff Chandler and reported: "There will be a large portion of the oil that has already moved downstream that we’re not going to be able to collect once it gets to the point where
Oil Spill Off the Coast of China Raises Concern About the Use of Fossil Fuel
An Iranian Cargo Ship Carrying 136,000 Tons of Oil has Sunk to the Ocean Floor Off the Coast of China An Iranian cargo ship was recently hit by a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship that caused an oil spill. For the past eight days the Iranian ship had been leaking oil into the South China Sea. Today, the Iranian ship has fell to the bottom of the ocean floor. In its wake, it has left behind a major environmental disaster. The ship tragically went down with 32 crew members. Watch this clip from National Geographic on YouTube for more information on this
Florida Is Dropped from the Offshore Drilling Plan and Other Coastal States Become Outraged
The Trump Administration May Win Votes In Florida, But the GOP Overall May Lose Votes In South Carolina, California, Maryland and Massachusetts with Offshore Drilling Plans The Trump Administration has removed Florida from the states that is projected to allow offshore drilling. After that decision was made, a large backlash of coastal states all over the country inquired why only Florida was removed. This sparks an even deeper environmental debate on the safety of offshore drilling. If it is safe off the coast of South Carolina, why is it not safe in Florida. Senators in 12 different states are seeking
Mudslides, Flash Flooding and Harsh Weather in Southern California Destroys Houses and Kills 17 People
More Than a Dozen People Are Still Missing The devastation in Southern California following a recent surge in flash flooding and mudslides has taken 17 lives, and destroyed over 100 houses. Montecito, California is the area that has been hit the hardest by the recent storms. Residents are still trying to piece together their lives, while over a dozen people are still missing. The heartbreaking stories of those that have lost loved ones is overwhelmingly painful. The men and women working to save residents in Montecito are true heroes. Currently the Coast Guard and National Guard are working to find
Bill Gates Provides Insight on Renewable Energy with an Interview from Nancy Gibbs
A Intelligent Discussion on Solar, and Wind Energy Production Bill Gates is one of the smartest minds on earth, and recently sat down with TIME to provide insight on the impact of renewable energy on a global scale. Nancy Gibbs does an excellent job of tapping into the value of clean energy. She formulates thoughtful questions to Gates on the environment. Gibbs inquires about the investment that China is making on clean energy in comparison to the United States. "The innovations will be global in nature." - Bill Gates They also discuss the problems in Puerto Rico, and how a
The California Wildfires Get Relief with Rain, but the State Also is Experiencing Flash Flooding
Flash Flooding In Southern California Taking Place from Santa Barbara to San Clemente California continues to get hit hard with serve weather conditions. As predicted by the Farmer's Almanac, we reported in late December that California would experience rainfall, but we did not foresee the flash flooding issues. This rain does help distinguish the wildfires that plagued Southern California during the end of 2018. As climate change becomes more severe, the need to become more aware on how to protect ourselves becomes even more important. In the case of flash flooding ready.gov reports: Avoid walking or driving through flood waters.
How to Survive During a ‘Bomb Cyclone’ that Is Also Known as a Winter Hurricane
The Correlations Between Global Warming and Climate Change During the past few days the Northeast has experienced a 'bomb cyclone' also known as a winter hurricane. Residents across the Northeast are struggling to find ways to live normal lives in freezing temperatures following this recent storm. The Weather Channel has reported starting next week sections of the Northeast will see above freezing temperatures that will help melt some of the ice and snow. This winter hurricane has left many people struggling overall. If this kind of storm happens again, it is best to be prepared to avoid serious problems. Stock
Take a Virtual Reality Tour of Yellowstone Park Throughout Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
Explore Geysers, Hot Springs and Scenery from Yellowstone Park The Yellowstone National Park is primary in Wyoming, but also has roots in Montana and Idaho. The land holds several unique characteristics such as the historic geyser known as Old Faithful. To avoid crowded groups, visit the park outside of their peak season that is usually from June to September. Arrive before 11:00 a.m. and after 6 p.m. to get the best spot. To be safe, park officials inform guests to not jump in hot springs, interact with wildlife, do not smoke marijuana, and be ready to only have cell phone reception
Boston, New York and the Northeast Experience Energy Issues with the ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Winter Storm
Power, Flooding and Additional Problems Hit the Northeast The winter storm known as the 'Bomb Cyclone' is creating a large amount of problems for residents in Boston, New York and the Northeast. Frozen pipes, flooding, nuclear power plants closing, damaging winds and additional issues have been hitting the Northeast over the past few days. After the storm passed it left many residents low on resources such as power, gas, and non-perishable items. Officials have instructed for people to try and stay off the roadway, but that can be difficult for people needing to work. Along with the wind chill the
National Parks Will Remain Open, But No Staff Will be there to
Mainland Drilling with Fracking and Offshore Drilling Shows Additional Signs of Unsafe
An Iranian Cargo Ship Carrying 136,000 Tons of Oil has Sunk to the
The Trump Administration May Win Votes In Florida, But the GOP Overall
More Than a Dozen People Are Still Missing The devastation in Southern
A Intelligent Discussion on Solar, and Wind Energy Production Bill Gates is
Flash Flooding In Southern California Taking Place from Santa Barbara to San
The Correlations Between Global Warming and Climate Change During the past few
Explore Geysers, Hot Springs and Scenery from Yellowstone Park The Yellowstone National
Power, Flooding and Additional Problems Hit the Northeast The winter storm known