by Daniel Brouse April 12, 2025 AbstractHumanity stands at a historic crossroads where the accelerating pace of climate change threatens to overtake both our capacity for response and the viability of the global economic system itself. Recent models indicate that without immediate intervention, climate change could cause the collapse of capitalism as we know it—potentially […]
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The Race Against Time: Climate Crisis vs. the United States
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Climate Change Fuels Devastating Floods in Australia: Record Rainfall and Economic Fallout
by Daniel Brouse April 1, 2025 The devastating floods occurring in Australia today have been significantly influenced by climate change. As global temperatures rise, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, leading to more intense and prolonged rainfall events. This increase in heavy precipitation elevates the risk of severe flooding. In Queensland, for instance, the […]
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How Climate Change Accelerates Erosion: Causes, Impacts, and Risks
by Daniel Brouse March 27, 2025 Soil is a vital component of the climate system and highly vulnerable to change. Erosion and degradation have severe short-term impacts and can ultimately lead to desertification. Erosion Feedback Loop Climate change accelerates erosion by altering weather patterns, increasing extreme weather events, and disrupting land and water interactions. More […]
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Climate Change’s Impact on Florida Insurance
Hurricane Milton is expected to cause over $100 billion in insurance claims, creating even more challenges for Florida homeowners in obtaining insurance. On top of that, the cost to the public and government is projected to exceed an additional $50 billion, adding to the financial strain on taxpayers and the state. Much of the damage […]
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Raindrops Are Increasing in Size Due to Climate Change
By Daniel Brouse October 1, 2024 There is growing evidence that raindrops are increasing in size due to climate change and rising temperatures. Several studies suggest that global warming is influencing precipitation patterns, including the size and intensity of raindrops. Here’s a summary of the key points: 1. Increased Water Vapor in the Atmosphere Warmer […]
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Violent Rain: Helene Update
By Daniel Brouse September 30, 2024 If you’re wondering why rain-related severe weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, it’s due to climate change. Rising temperatures increase the amount of humidity in the atmosphere, as warmer air holds more moisture. The Clausius-Clapeyron equation shows that for every 1°C (1.8°F) increase in temperature, the air […]
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Understanding Straight-Line Winds and Climate Change
By Daniel Brouse May 18, 2024 Weather Like the Deadly Houston Windstorm Is Being Fueled in Part by Climate Change Scientists have detected an increase since the 1980s in what are known as straight-line winds, and climate change is playing a significant role. These winds, which are often associated with severe thunderstorms, can reach speeds […]
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Kenya’s Frequency and Intensity of Extreme Weather
By Daniel Brouse Kenya’s first-ever cyclone, Cyclone Kenneth, made landfall in April 2019, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of eastern Africa, including Kenya. While Kenya is not typically in the path of cyclones, the occurrence of Cyclone Kenneth was attributed to changing climate patterns in the Indian Ocean, which allowed the cyclone […]
Extreme Weather and Violent Rain
by Daniel Brouse Between April 1 and 4, Southeastern Pennsylvania experienced another severe weather event attributed to atmospheric rivers and strong winds. Rainfall accumulation exceeded 3 inches, accompanied by wind gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives in unrelated incidents, one in Montgomery County and the other in Delaware […]
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Climate Change and Homeowners’ Insurance
by Daniel Brouse A significant factor contributing to both increased costs and decreased availability of homeowners insurance is climate change. The surge in insurance costs is primarily driven by the unprecedented number of climate-related disasters. States like California, Louisiana, and Florida now heavily rely on government aid to manage the financial burdens associated with residential […]
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