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In the decades ahead, climate change is anticipated to exert profound influences on the United States, with discernible alterations projected by the year 2070 and a more pronounced impact expected by 2099. Under prevailing emission scenarios, a pervasive elevation in temperatures is foreseen across the nation, heralding an era of heightened heatwaves and altered thermal regimes. This thermal shift is poised to reshape precipitation patterns, imparting regional variations in water availability and amplifying the risk of prolonged droughts in certain areas, while concurrently ushering in increased rainfall in others. Sea levels, driven by the relentless melting of polar ice and glaciers, are envisioned to rise , casting a specter of encroaching inundation and heightened vulnerability for coastal regions. The resultant surge in extreme weather events, including hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, portends a heightened susceptibility for communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure. Ecologi...

In a world where rising energy costs can break the bank, it’s no wonder that the number of U.S. households installing solar panels is increasing by 32% every year. Significant savings act as a primary motivator. Of those Americans who have either adopted or contemplated installing solar panels, 91% cite the allure of potential reductions in utility bills. This proves to be a wise decision. Based on our calculations, the average solar system owner can save approximately $1,432 per year on their energy bills. Depending on the local policies regarding net metering , homeowners also have the option to sell excess energy back to the grid in exchange for credits on their power bills. However, despite the financial advantages, the initial expenses associated with installing solar panels can extend into the tens of thousands of dollars. Recognizing these potential benefits, it becomes evident to consider a solar-powered home when searching for a property. But how does the market for such hom...

Typically, the Earth experiences an annual precipitation of approximately one meter (39 inches) in the form of rain or snow. Nevertheless, variations in factors such as latitude, wind patterns, alterations in the Earth's surface, and the planet's axial tilt result in an uneven distribution of global precipitation.Typically, the Earth experiences an annual precipitation of approximately one meter (39 inches) in the form of rain or snow. Nevertheless, variations in factors such as latitude, wind patterns, alterations in the Earth's surface, and the planet's axial tilt result in an uneven distribution of global precipitation. To illustrate this phenomenon, cartographer Perrin Remonté utilizes information from Chelsea Climate . The world is divided into two sections for visualization purposes. The first half, depicted in blue, receives an annual precipitation of more than one meter (rain or snow), while the second half receives less. Derived from the water cycle, precipitat...

The leadership of the Whaletrack program , aimed at mapping the migrations of Humpback and Killer Whales, is held by the Arctic University of Norway. As whales journey thousands of miles from their feeding grounds in the Barents Sea in the Arctic to their winter breeding areas in the Caribbean Sea, their movements are meticulously tracked. The map below provides a visual representation of the pathways taken by different tracked whales. Here is interactive version of the map. The migration of Humpback Whales is a remarkable natural spectacle that unfolds across vast expanses of ocean, revealing the incredible navigational abilities of these marine giants. Humpback Whales ( Megaptera novaeangliae ) are renowned for their long-distance migrations, covering thousands of miles as they travel between feeding and breeding grounds. The migratory journey typically follows a distinct pattern. During the summer months, Humpback Whales venture to high-latitude, nutrient-rich feeding areas, such as...

Numerous scientific bodies, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ), frequently emphasize the imperative of restricting planetary warming to a maximum of 2°C above pre-industrial levels. However, it's crucial to recognize that this temperature increase won't unfold uniformly across the world, owing to variables like geography, weather patterns, ocean currents, and the impact of human actions. To unveil the present and anticipated intricacies of this disparate warming, the following three maps, developed collaboratively with the National Public Utilities Council and employing the latest data from Berkeley Earth, visually depict the projected global temperature elevation on a country-by-country basis. Current status of climate change The map presented below, created by the VisualCapitalist team , illustrates temperature increases relative to the average temperatures of each country during the period 1850-1900. Examining the warming trends in 2022, we obs...