Climate & Environment

Hurricane season is approaching, a many Black families can be disproportionately impacted during this dangerous time of year. The post It’s Hurricane Season: How Black Neighborhoods Can Prepare For Upcoming Storms appeared first on NewsOne.

It’s HOT! The impending heat wave is coming to an end, but there are still a few more days left. Check out a few tips to stay cool.

A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give a special lucky few in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights! Also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavia. However, an 11-year solar cycle that’s expected to peak in 2024 is making the lights visible […] The post Northern Lights To Be Visible This Thursday Across 17 States Including Maryland appeared first on 92 Q.

After 52 Years The Anacostia River Will Be Swimmable On July 8th! Click here to register....

If you thought that yesterday’s July 4th holiday was a scorcher… you’d be absolutely right. Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that Tuesday’s temperature reached a global average of 62.9℉, up from Monday’s average of 62.62℉ according to ABC11/CNN NewsWire. That means that Tuesday was the hottest day on Earth since […]

Concerns about I-495 & I-270 tolls potential impact on traffic congestion, the environment, and a historic African-American cemetery plus more have led to criticism...

Following in the footsteps of Baltimore City and County, Anne Arundel County may be next to join the plastic bag ban.  The post Anne Arundel County May Be Next To Join The Plastic Bag Ban appeared first on 92 Q.

As Hurricane Ian touches down in Florida, remember who suffers disproportionately. The destruction from hurricanes is never equally distributed. The post Hurricanes ‘Disproportionately’ Harm Black Neighborhoods–It’s Because Of Environmental Racism appeared first on NewsOne.

Climate & Environment

Rihanna has donated $15M to a collective of nonprofits centered on climate justice.

As part of her mandate in the Department of the Interior, Haaland is committed to leveraging the funding outlined in the bipartisan infrastructure bill to help clean up legacy pollution.

2022 came in and caused a scene! With the warnings of snow, many weren’t expecting the amount that came down. Unfortunately this meant all roads were ready by the time commuters needed to get to their destinations. A winter storm watch was issued and closures were soon resolved on the roads in this area. Then […]

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Here are four popular New Year’s resolutions with a twist for improving your relationship with nature in 2022 and beyond.