Wildfires are burning bigger, faster, and closer to home than ever — from Lahaina to Los Angeles to Spokane. You can meet that threat head-on. This guide arms you with real defensible-space strategies and smarter insurance moves, plus how to protect your lungs from smoke that can travel a thousand miles downwind — with practical countermeasures you can start using today. Preparation makes the difference — start now.
Summer heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s one of the leading environmental causes of injury, illness, and death worldwide. And with global temperatures rising every year, extreme heat is becoming a more frequent, more dangerous fact of life. The good news? Your behavior is your most powerful weapon against it.
Wildfire season is accelerating in 2026, with activity already running well above the 10-year average and millions of acres burned. At the same time, states are facing hundreds of millions in unexpected firefighting costs, while new research links wildfire smoke to roughly 17,000 strokes annually in the U.S. Together, these signals point to a clear shift: longer fire seasons, broader economic strain, and health risks that extend far beyond the fire line.
Heat waves are now the leading environmental cause of death worldwide, killing tens of thousands of people every year — and climate change is making it worse. As global temperatures continue to rise, what used to be rare, deadly heat waves are becoming more common, threatening the health of millions and pushing some regions toward conditions where humid heat becomes unlivable. This deep dive explores the science behind heat stress, why humidity is so dangerous, who is most at risk, and how both individuals and entire societies can adapt and protect themselves in a rapidly warming world. Reading Time: 30… Read More »Climate Change, Deadly Heat and You
Flooding is happening more often in a world of ever increasing extreme weather. How can we best prepare ourselves to survive and thrive? Read more to learn about what to do before, during and after an extreme flooding event that is supercharged by climate change.