Virginia joined five other states, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York and Washington that have recently passed laws requiring a transition to 100 % carbon-free energy production by 2050.  Puerto Rico has committed to 100 % renewable energy by 2052 and Washington D.C. by 2032. Maine passed a non- binding resolution to reach 100 % renewables by…

Climate scientists predict that low-lying coastal cities will experience destructive flooding from rising oceans as a result of climate change by mid century. While that image of neighborhoods underwater is alarming, especially to Florida’s vulnerable coastal population, one of the most dangerous, but little talked about, effects of climate change will be the adverse effects…

It’s almost 7 AM and the morning shift is arriving at the hospital emergency room. The departing doctors, nurses, therapists and lab technicians are completely exhausted but have to brief the incoming staff on the most critical patients. For months now, the beds have been full and overflowing. Cots jam the hallways and on the third floor…