The energy Industry appears to be working on ways to lower the amount of water used and reusing/recycling the water used for fracking, but it is still a WIP (Work In Progress). How Much Water Does Hydraulic Fracturing Use? The average fracking job uses roughly 4 million gallons of water per well – or about as much water as New York City uses every six minutes and about 1.3 percent of the water used by the country’s car washes every day. That can vary by state, because the amount of water used in each hydraulic fracturing job depends on geology and a number of other factors. In California, for example, the average fracking job needed more than 116,000 gallons of water. Yet, that’s less than half the water used every day to irrigate the average California golf course. That said, industry is constantly working to reduce water use, investing heavily in reuse and recycling technologies. These efforts are working. For example, in Texas requests for recycling permits rose from less than two a year in 2011 to 30 approved applications in 2012. More than 90 percent of flowback fluid – water that returns to the surface after fracturing – is being reused in the Marcellus region of Pennsylvania.
There is a fair amount of overlap between that map and what the National Geographic has as the Dust Bowl.
One of the ad slogans the railroads came up with to get people to settle Kansas: The rain follows the plow.
This comment by the Fed Chair in testimony before Congress should get a lot more coverage than it has: "If you fast forward 10 or 15 years, they're going to be regions of the country where you can't get a mortgage, there won't be ATMs. There won't, you know, the banks won't have branches, things like that. That's, that's a possibility coming up down the road." He's not talking about Vermont. Again, take a cold, hard look at things. You don't want to be the last one on your block or the last one at a gas station. Capital is extremely mobile, but we don't move that easily.
A third of Pacific island nation applies for Australian climate change visa More than a third of Tuvalu citizens have entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to Australia. Opening for the first intake on 16 June, the influx of registrations could indicate that programme will be hugely oversubscribed, with only 280 visas awarded to Tuvalu citizens from the random ballot each year. The visa programme has been pegged by the Australia's foreign affairs department as a landmark response to the threat of climate-related displacement. At just five metres (16ft) above sea level, the tiny Pacific archipelago is one of the most climate-threatened nations in the world. There have been 1,124 applications submitted to the ballot as of 27 June, which accounts for 4,052 Tuvalu citizens with the inclusion of family members. The island nation is home to 10,643 people, according to census figures collected in 2022. If successful, holders of the Pacific Engagement visa will be granted indefinite permanent residency in Australia, with the ability to freely travel in and out of the country. The visa will also provide for Australian supports on arrival in the country, such as access to the country's Medicare system, childcare subsidies and the ability to study at schools, university and vocational facilities at the same subsidisation as Australian citizens. Entry to the 2025 ballot costs A$25 (£11.93, $16.37), and will close 18 July. The new class of visa was created as part of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union, announced in August 2024, which includes a commitment by Canberra to defend the island in the face of natural disasters, public health emergencies and "military aggression". "For the first time there is a country that has committed legally to recognise the future statehood and sovereignty of Tuvalu despite the detrimental impact of climate changed-induced sea level rise," said Prime Minister Feleti Teo in a statement last year. Scientists at Nasa have predicted that the majority of land mass and critical infrastructure in Tuvalu will sit below the level of the current high tide by 2050.
The Surprising Reason Your Groceries Are More Expensive | TIME “Climate events and adverse weather that are driven by climate change are increasing in frequency, and that's only going to continue going into the future.” The researchers note in the study that their work is a “a reminder of the urgency to enact policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming in line with globally agreed targets.” Further, though, they state that mitigations like early warning systems and "timely information on climate conditions” can help farmers limit their exposure and impact to certain extreme events. https://share.google/UqnzlhSUpryj999c6 Then there's the guy who prefers to take millions for himself from the billionaires in the fossil fuels industry instead of doing the right thing to acknowledge, and take action to address climate change. In fact on his first day in office he signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement on climate change He's nothing but a greedy selfish man, who doesn't give a damn about anything or anyone but himself and his family businesses. E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change - The New York Times https://share.google/qQdLbMm5rdNskWr22 In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat In a watershed advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague has said a "clean, healthy and sustainable environment" is a human right, and that failing to protect the planet from the impacts of climate change may be a violation of international law. Outlining the obligations of states to protect the human rights of citizens being impacted by rising global tempeartures, the UN's highest court said the climate must be protected for "present and future generations." https://www.reuters.com/sustainabil...ust-address-climate-change-threat-2025-07-23/
I was reading a different article basically saying the same thing and they focused on Coffee from Brazil and why coffee has gotten more expensive over the past few years, they also touched on Beef (which I have said is way high) and part of that was when the ranchers had issues a few years ago and now there are less Cows and a higher demand. Just wait until Brazil gets hit with the new 50% bully tariff, going to Starbucks will hurt. I am not sure how some people cant correlate weather is having a real impact around the world...........its the same folks who won't get a measles vaccine AI Overview Coffee prices have risen in recent years due to a combination of factors, primarily related to climate change impacting coffee production and increased global demand. Weather disruptions, particularly in major coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam, have significantly reduced yields. This, coupled with rising global demand, has led to a decrease in coffee supply, driving up prices AI Overview Beef prices have been steadily increasing over the past few years due to a complex interplay of factors affecting both supply and demand . Here's a breakdown of the key reasons: Shrinking cattle herds: The U.S. cattle herd has been on a decline for decades, reaching its lowest point since 1951 in January 2025, according to the USDA. This means fewer cattle are available to meet demand. Drought conditions: Severe and prolonged droughts, particularly in the West and Central Plains, have negatively impacted pasture conditions and forage availability, increasing the cost of feed for ranchers. This has forced some ranchers to reduce their herds, further tightening the supply of cattle. High demand for beef: Despite rising prices, consumer demand for beef has remained strong, both domestically and internationally, according to Beef Magazine. This robust demand, coupled with limited supply, puts upward pressure on prices. Rising production expenses: Ranchers face increasing costs for fuel, feed, and labor, squeezing their profit margins and creating disincentives to expand their herds.
