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From Rising Mercury to Rising Murders: Climate Change and Gun Violence

From Rising Mercury to Rising Murders: Climate Change and Gun Violence

FromThe Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planett


From Rising Mercury to Rising Murders: Climate Change and Gun Violence

FromThe Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planett

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It appears when temperatures sizzle, so do tempers. A new study has found that any unseasonably hot day—no matter the time of year—can lead to a rush of gun violence.A U.S. study has found a significant link between gun violence and high temperatures.With the epidemic of mass-shootings plaguing us, this study throws lighter fluid on the whole horrible mass murder phenomenon.  Along with everything else our warming climate is throwing at us; it is estimated that almost 8,000 excess murders in the US per year are associated with hot weather. Let’s call it Heat Rage. Listen in for an insightful look at a brief history of gun and gun regulations in the U.S. Also, how gun laws have been interpreted by the modern US Supreme Court. And finally, the fascinating story around the huge number of excess murders in America per year that are associated with global heating. A CALL TO ACT: An Incredible On-Line Encyclopedia of Eco-SolutionsEPISODE WEBPAGE
Released:
Jun 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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We all know about the doom and gloom associated with environmental issues. We need to tell ourselves a new story. Instead let's talk about energy independence, green jobs, livable cities, clean water, clean air, and healthy children. This is where politics, perceptions, and life-style meet the catastrophe that is unfolding in front of our eyes. Here's a suggestion — subscribe, tune-in, and stop doom-scrolling.