What the IPCC AR6 climate report means for regular people

Mar 22, 2023 @ 5:57 AM ET By Ben Alonzo

People will start to pay attention to climate change when they realize price gouging, high rent, wars, loss of income, and human health are linked to global warming. Companies have favored profit over people and the environment for decades. When you see the reports, the cause-effect relationship only grows stronger. Mass production, since the Industrial ….read more

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Another 6 consequences of climate change happening now

Jun 03, 2022 @ 5:57 AM ET By Ben Alonzo

Climate change is more complicated than just global warming and sea levels rising. There are direct and indirect effects of this warming, much of which we are starting to see today. Some of these impacts will be more noticeable than others. Humans are connected to the environment, which means we should be watching what happens ….read more

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LA cargo train thefts are indicator of greed and outdated infrastructure

Jan 14, 2022 @ 2:03 AM ET By Ben Alonzo

Thousands of boxes litter the ground in east Los Angeles, California – anything from electronics to COVID test kits are being stolen from cargo trains. Science problems are made more visible by news stories like this. Major retailers, such as Amazon, Target and REI were among the stolen packages most commonly targeted. Thieves look for ….read more

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Avoiding stress eating and boredom during the coronavirus pandemic

Apr 06, 2020 @ 4:40 AM ET By Ben Alonzo

Because of coronavirus social distancing orders, millions of Americans are stuck at home and will be at-risk for eating out of boredom. Avoiding the habit of gaining weight will require some discipline and creativity, especially as stay-home orders continue for over a month during the coronavirus pandemic. Unhealthy foods, high in carbohydrates, sugar and sodium, ….read more

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Americans have stolen and wasted millions of medical gloves and N95 masks

Apr 02, 2020 @ 5:53 PM ET By Ben Alonzo

Medical-grade gloves and N95 masks have become something to never be taken for granted. This personal protective equipment (PPE) serves a critical role in healthcare by preventing disease transmission. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a US hoarding trend, involving stolen supplies from hospitals, research facilities and even factory warehouses. Millions of PPE have been stolen by ….read more

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