Rod Shegem

Climate change experts have spent years, if not decades, warning the public about extreme weather potential. The effect of climate change has now become the most obvious in the northernmost parts of the planet. It is important to note first that hot weather near and above the arctic circle happens naturally at times. During the summer, the 24-hours of sunlight introduces a lot of heat to the area, and many regions have on record high temperatures of 80 degrees to 99 degrees. The situation now...

Climate change has affected our daily lives. From rising temperatures to rising ocean levels, the effects of climate change are real. Whether governments or individuals want to accept this premise is a different topic. Recently, research has suggested that in some regions of the world where some food items are common with toxins, the level of toxins may increase. Here’s how climate change is affecting food safety; in particular the foods most affected by climate change.
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Climate change remains the most severe problem society faces today. Ice caps are continuing to melt in the arctic. Droughts are becoming more frequent. Floods tend to last longer in Africa and South America, and floods are creeping further into the U.S. If you want to do your part to stop climate change, here are four lifestyle changes you can do.
Eat Less Meat
At present, more than 10 percent of the world’s land surface is responsible for producing crops. The land’s primary use is to feed ca...

According to a new study, the melting of the permafrost is connected closely to the absence of Arctic sea ice. The study is significant because permafrost contains carbon in massive amounts; these will very likely release as the world heats up under the shifts of climate change. When this carbon finds its way into the atmosphere as methane gas and CO2, it will join the other factors contributing to the warming of the globe.
Scientists have found a link between the sea ice located in the Arcti...

Currently in the Netherlands, there is a system in the prototype phase that has shown signs of promise to finally combat the ocean plastic dilemma. A nonprofit firm called Ocean Cleanup says its system is able to pick up ocean waste and hold it until it is able to be picked up. The system is able to pick everything from large objects including nets to small microplastics less than 1mm. So how does this system actually work to combat ocean pollution?
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Unless you have been living under a rock, you have some knowledge about the extent of ocean plastic in our oceans and the devastating effect on our planet. There are innocent marine animals that are being killed daily by consuming single-use plastics or simply being caught in plastic items including turtles getting plastic objects stuck in their noses and other animals being caught in plastic netting. Many news outlets have led us to believe this pollution in the ocean comes from individuals ...

Deciding which auto imports over the last several decades are the best is a fairly subjective endeavor. While quality, dependability, safety, and aesthetic factors all play a part in deciding which auto imports are the best, personal preference always prevails as the deciding factor. The list of cars featured below are some of the highest-rated imports ever produced. They rank high for safety, fuel efficiency, quality, durability, and sheer elegance. While a reader may disagree with the list ...

Kayaking is one of the most enjoyable, and relatively safe, recreational activities on the water. With any water activity though, it is imperative to be aware of what can go wrong and how to respond, as the situation can become very serious, very quickly. Understanding the associated hazards and risks that can come along with kayaking will help you make smart, conscious decisions when out on the water. Read on for a few general safety tips to keep in mind when kayaking.
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Joshua Tree National Park, located in southern California, is a coming together of two distinctive ecosystems – the high Colorado Desert and the low Mojave Desert. Thanks to this unique combination, the park is home to a delightful variety of plant and animal species in a landscape smattered with boulders, buttresses, rugged mountains, desert plains, and gold mining ruins. For young and old alike, there is something for everyone at Joshua Tree National Park to see and explore.
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