The recent Polar Vortex sent chills and cold blasts to the Arctic, northern Rockies Midwest, and Northeast that crippled businesses and schools for couple of days. When summer arrived, Midwest experienced storms that brought flooding. Meanwhile, the Southern portion of the country has been experiencing drought that affects the production of crops, as well as frequent wildfires. Meanwhile, Mid-Atlantic cities like Philadelphia are affected by the rising sea level. [Read more…]

Despite heat advisories issued a week ago, Philadelphia weather shifted from intense heat to severe thunderstorms that eventually caused flooding in some areas. NBC Philadelphia shared a report regarding the storm that settled in the region. [Read more…]

It is a trend in New Jersey to preserve old structures. Why not? It is a tangible proof of a place’s history and it gives the feeling of connection to your ancestors. Or maybe the home just holds sentimental value. [Read more…]

The polar vortex that froze the Northeastern US, the wildfires raging in California, the frequent tornadoes in the Midwest, the stronger hurricanes that batter the US coastlines every year, and the rising sea levels worldwide are just some of the indications of the sinister and catastrophic effects of climate change. Recent news has asserted that we have to double our efforts in reducing our carbon emissions to help the environment. This article from thespec.com reports on recent developments in Antarctica: [Read more…]

While some are enjoying the warm weather this season, some feel the need for frequent use of air-conditioning, resulting in higher utility costs. Residents are already noticing that they’ve been spending a lot more on electricity bills and a weather forecast from nj.com reported regarding the unusual warmth: [Read more…]