United States: Climate Worry Reaches Record Highs United States: Climate Worry Reaches Record Highs (image credits: pixabay) Americans are experiencing unprecedented levels of heat-related anxiety, with worry about extreme heat increasing by nine percentage points over five years, from 35% in March 2018 to 44% in April 2023. The data reveals a troubling pattern where …
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Discover the wonders and fears hidden in the natural world. From breathtaking landscapes to the mysteries and dangers of wildlife, dive into stories that reveal both the beauty and the unpredictability of nature.
Miami Beach’s King Tide Hysteria Miami Beach’s King Tide Hysteria (image credits: unsplash) Miami Beach has become synonymous with dramatic flooding images, yet the reality tells a more nuanced story. The frequency of flooding from high tides – known as “sunny day” flooding – is up over 400% in Miami Beach since 2006, but what …
California: The Golden State of Seismic Anxiety California: The Golden State of Seismic Anxiety (image credits: unsplash) The state that has the most earthquakes is California. In 2022, almost 40,000 earthquakes occurred in the state, with 14 being significant earthquakes. Living on fault lines like the San Andreas creates a unique psychological landscape where residents …
Los Angeles: When Fire Season Never Ends Los Angeles: When Fire Season Never Ends (image credits: flickr) The tragic fires sweeping across the Greater Los Angeles area have burned more than 40,000 acres, destroyed more than 12,300 structures, and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for as many as 200,000 residents. The largest blaze, the Palisades …
Mexico Tops the World With an Incredible 438 Species Mexico Tops the World With an Incredible 438 Species (image credits: pixabay) Mexico officially ranks first among all countries worldwide for the number of snake species, with an impressive 438 species. This North American nation’s incredible diversity comes from its varied ecosystems that stretch from arid …