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Wildfires can burn up to 5 million acres of land in the United States each year. While they can have natural causes, wildfires are commonly caused by humans. Wildfires are larged uncontrolled fires that quickly spread through wild landscapes. There are three different types; forest, brush, and peatland fires. These describe the different landscapes theyContinue reading “Preventing Wildfires”

If you, or somebody you know suffers from seasonal depression, you may be wondering how the changing climate can affect these moods. It is estimated that about 20% of americans suffer from seasonal depression, or the more proper term seasonal affective disorder (SAD). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, In order to beContinue reading “How The Changing Climate Affects Seasonal Depression”

How is Climate Change Affecting Your Allergies? Have your allergies been worse lately? There are many climate induced factors that could be affecting your sinuses. Pollen counts have been steadily increasing over the last 20+ years, this is due to higher temperatures and higher levels of carbon dioxide in the air. Scientists predict that averageContinue reading

The link between crime and climate has drawn attention to the field of criminology and sociology since the mid-19th century. With temperatures quickly rising, we could see an increase of two to three million more violent crimes between now and the end of the century. With studies being conducted that show the link between warmingContinue reading “Increase in Crime Rates from Climate Change”

Why is Biodiversity important? A healthy ecosystem requires a large variety of different plant and animal life. Rich biodiversity increases ecosystem productivity. For example the more species we have on the planet the more they can all depend on each other. Human health can be affected by biodiversity because by having a variety of plants,Continue reading “Climate Change’s Impact on Biodiversity”

My name is Kaila Teets and I am currently a Junior enrolled at California University of Pennsylvania. Although I am a meteorology major, I am leaning more towards climate studies. I grew up in a large suburb on the west side of Chicago where my love for weather and climate began. When I started college,Continue reading “Learn more about me, Kaila Teets”