Editor’s note: Quick reminder that I’m taking a break next week—the news roundup will be back Tue 18. In the meantime, be good, be sane, take a breath, and one step at a time 😉 In short: The Mississippi River is too dry to ship harvest and other commodities through it. Nearly half of Canadians
Editor’s note: I’m taking a break from the news next week (wanna join me?), which means that there will be no news roundup published the week of Oct 10-16. The roundup will be back Tue Oct 17. Thank you for understanding. In short: The UK could be at significant risk of gas shortages this winter.
In short: Hurricane Ian might cause a 4-7 ft storm surge in South Carolina on Friday. Europe could face mobile network blackouts this winter. The cost of growing food in the US is set to rise by the most ever in 2022. National Preparedness Month Challenge Each Tuesday and Friday throughout September, the news roundups
In short: Hurricane Ian could reach Cat 4 by Wednesday — Tampa might see a near-historic storm surge. The average US heating bill is expected to rise 17% this winter. Atlantic Canada will likely see more storms due to climate change. National Preparedness Month Challenge Each Tuesday and Friday throughout September, the news roundups will
In short: Cat 4 Hurricane Fiona should hit Canada’s Eastern Atlantic provinces this weekend. US gasoline prices have started rising again in some states. California temporarily banned insurance companies from dropping customers in wildfire-hit areas. National Preparedness Month Challenge Each Tuesday and Friday throughout September, the news roundups will feature a section of TP’s beginner’s checklist and
In short: Hurricane Fiona might strengthen, hitting Turk and Caicos and continuing towards the Bahamas. Germany’s natural gas storage is nearly at 90% but will be enough for one winter only. Almost one in five US households has medical debt. National Preparedness Month Challenge Each Tuesday and Friday throughout September, the news roundups will feature
In short: US inflation rose by 0.1% in August, and the Fed might need to raise interest rates more aggressively. Tropical Storm Fiona heading for Puerto Rico this weekend. Study: A rapid shift to clean energy would save the world $12 trillion. National Preparedness Month Challenge Each Tuesday and Friday throughout September, the news roundups
In short: World on the verge of multiple climate tipping points, even if we reach Paris Climate Agreement goals. New York governor declares disaster emergency after polio found in wastewater. ‘Triple dip’ La Niña is on the way, bringing cold and snow to the US Northwest and drought to the south. National Preparedness Month Challenge
In short: Europe is heading for a recession and will also see winter food shortages and price increases. 90% of the world’s countries saw their living standards decline in 2021. The Australian parliament passed the first climate change legislation in a decade. National Preparedness Month Challenge Each Tuesday and Friday throughout September, the news roundups
In short: Tropical Storm Earl is expected to form into a hurricane later this week. Russia has halted gas supplies to Europe indefinitely. World food prices dropped for the fifth consecutive month. National Preparedness Month Challenge Each Tuesday and Friday throughout September, the news roundups will feature a section of TP’s beginner’s checklist and introduce
In short: US life expectancy dropped again, marking the worst two-year decline in a century. Europe’s inflation hit another high of 9.1%. Even if we stop emissions now, sea levels will rise 10 inches by 2100. September is FEMA’s National Preparedness Month Throughout September, I’ll feature tips and tidbits from each section of our beginner’s
In short: Early signs suggest monkeypox may be slowing in some US cities. Pakistan declared a national emergency over floods covering a third of the country. BP refinery in Indiana shut down, affecting fuel supply in the US Midwest. Economy, energy, supply chain The UK will raise its cap on energy bills to an average
In short: Global monkeypox cases declined by 21%—cases in the US still rising. Europe’s worst drought in 500 years will last until November. The tropics will have up to six months of dangerous heat a year by 2050. Economy, food security, supply chain The White House announced a student loan forgiveness plan; some worry it
In short: EIU says energy shortages and inflation will cause a recession in Europe in 2022-23. China’s shutdowns could disrupt the supply chain as much as Covid lockdowns. Omicron-specific boosters should be available in the US within three weeks. Economy, supply chain, food security The National Bureau of Economic Research (NABE) says 72% of economists
In short: Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico are facing historic emergency water cuts. Drought is forcing British animal farmers to dip into their winter forage reserves. Scientists found a simple way to break down PFAS and make unlimited water safe. Economy, food security, supply chain UK’s inflation reached 10.1% in July, pushed higher by food and
