- The world is likely to exceed 1.5F by 2040, which is a result that may be lagging accelerating processes by years.
- Nearly half of Americans can not afford a one-bedroom apartment because the median wage (~$21/hour) is less than what is necessary to afford the median rent (~$20.40/hour).
- According to NOAA, July was the hottest month on record: up 1.67F (0.93C) globally, and up 2.77F (1.54C) in the northern hemisphere.
- As a bellwether of water in the US West, Lake Mead is 10 feet below the shortage threshold prompting actions that affect drinking water, irrigation, industry, and hydroelectric power.
Pretending Not To Panic 