The 10 Largest Landfills In The United States Today
How long can humanity continue to produce single-use garbage and dump it into holes pretending like it’s not a problem? This is definitely not a cycle that can continue forever, but because it is…
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Can Diverting the Mississippi River Save the Drought-Stricken West? 5 Better Alternatives
In case you missed it, the American Southwest has been going through a drought for the past 24 years. Tree ring and geologic data show it is the worst drought in the region for…
US Postal Service’s Deep Trouble
The US Postal Service will raise the price of a First Class stamp from $.66 to $.68 this week. Deeply troubled financially, it is another sign that the organization’s cost structure is dragging down…
Flee Louisiana As Soon As Possible
Some states have such severe demographic and economic problems that most residents should live elsewhere if they can. While this may seem severe, there are routinely lists of best states. These are made up…
Texas Slammed By Drought
Drought has been overshadowed as severe heat draws environmental focus. However, some regions face such extreme water shortages that trees perish prematurely, farm animals and crops are endangered, and lake levels drop. Central Texas…
Cross This Bridge For $12,000
One problem caused by Manhattan’s dense population and tall office buildings is that, as cars move on and off the island, they can cause traffic jams that last for hours. One reason is that…
Eritrea, a Small African Nation by Population, Has More Active Military Forces per Capita Than Any Other Country in the World
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. With a population of just over 3.6 million and 202,000 active armed forces personnel, Eritrea…
The American City With the Most Dangerous Water
Despite advanced water filtration and distribution in most cities, some have bad or even dangerous water.
Orlando Is the Worst Airport in America
A recent study reveals that the airport where people would least like to be is Orlando International Airport.
Seattle Area Could Run Out of Electricity
Several attacks on electric grid substations around Seattle have cut electricity to homes in the area.
The Least Polluted City in the World
Air pollution has worsened worldwide in most years during the last several decades. The WHO reports that polluted air kills seven million people a year. The majority of the cities with the worst air…
America’s Worst Airport Is In the New York City Area
Air travel, nearly snuffed out at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, has surged to 2019 levels. Thanksgiving passenger traffic this year may reach an all-time high for the period. Service has suffered because…
Get Out of Nevada Now
Nevada has already entered a “perfect storm” of weather and environmental calamity. Some of its cities, particularly Las Vegas, already suffer from drought that will rob them of enough water to be viable places…
The Most Beautiful Beach In America
As the second half of the summer starts, people continue to use the warm weather as a reason to go to the beach. Many beaches are on inland lakes, while others are on the…
The Coldest Place in the World Today
Those who believe global warming is not real only need to look at record temperatures that have been posted around the world this week. It was 104 degrees F in London. Most of Europe…