Countries Increasing CO2 Emissions the Fastest
The first Earth Day was in 1970, and by 1977, scientists generally agree that global warming was the greatest climate risk of the century. But it was not until 1992 ...Read Full Story »
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25 Countries That Produce the Most CO2 Emissions
Despite long-standing warnings of a climate emergency as well as efforts by some nations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the worldwide use of fossil fuels -- and with it global ...Read Full Story »
These Are the World’s Biggest Producers of Waste
The world is drowning in trash, and the waste generation rates are only increasing, according to the World Bank. Due to population growth and urban areas growth, the amount of ...Read Full Story »
American Cities That Will Soon Be Under Water
The steady rise in global surface temperatures is largely attributed to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. With rising temperatures, the world’s ice has been melting and sea levels have been rising. ...Read Full Story »
Tornado Alley’s Most Devastating Years
“Tornado Alley” is the nickname given to the south-central region of the United States, where tornadoes tend to form at high frequency. Tornado Alley is not to be confused ...Read Full Story »
States with the Most Rain
Spring storms that emerged with the receding of winter brought heavy rains across much of the United States. Now, Americans are looking forward to summer -- which in some regions ...Read Full Story »
States With the Most Tornadoes
Some people know of tornadoes only through movies and news reports. But for people in Tornado Alley and Dixie Alley, tornadoes are a common occurrence during certain parts of the ...Read Full Story »
Tornado Alley’s Most Devastating Years
“Tornado Alley” is the nickname given to the south-central region of the United States, where tornadoes tend to form at high frequency. Tornado Alley is not to be confused ...Read Full Story »
Every Nuclear Nation’s Capabilities
The United States is the only nation to have used nuclear weapons during a war, dropping two atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 that likely hastened the surrender of Japan ...Read Full Story »
The Biggest Company the Year You Were Born
To succeed in the U.S. economy, companies must constantly adapt to changing conditions. Though some of the nation’s largest corporations -- companies such as General Electric, Exxon Mobil, and ...Read Full Story »
20 Signs You Might Be Drinking Too Much Coffee
Most people don’t think of coffee -- and the caffeine that packs its punch -- as a drug, but it is, and it is possibly the most widely consumed drug ...Read Full Story »
15 Commercial Products Invented by the Military
The U.S. military spent over $42 billion in research and development in 2018. Though much of this funding tends to go to weapons programs, a great deal of military R&D ...Read Full Story »
The Most and Least Valuable States
Placing an accurate dollar value on America’s land -- from natural features such as rivers and mountains to developed lands that include farms and skyscrapers -- is virtually impossible. Some ...Read Full Story »
The States Where It’s Best (and Worst) to Be a Teacher
A career in teaching means having an impact on the next generation -- providing young people with the tools to succeed as members of society and engaging students in ...Read Full Story »
The States Where It’s Best (and Worst) to Be a Teacher
A career in teaching means having an impact on the next generation -- providing young people with the tools to succeed as members of society and engaging students in learning ...Read Full Story »
