Thomas C. Frohlich - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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Hurricane Erick formed over 1,000 miles southwest of Baja California over the weekend and now, along with Tropical Storm Flossie, poses a threat to Hawaii. The effects of these storms could begin to...
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Americans spend decades preparing for retirement, which is seen by many as a well-earned break following nearly a lifetime of work. Baby Boomers — people born from 1946 to 1964 — started turning...
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After multiple shocks in southern California during the 4th of July weekend in 2019, 24/7 Wall St. has ranked the worst and deadliest quakes of all-time.
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A career in teaching means having an impact on the next generation — providing young people with the tools to succeed as members of society and engaging students in learning every day. More than 3...
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Raw statistics about diseases and mortality don’t always reveal the underlying causes or health issues that contribute to these statistics. And it’s these health issues — such as obesity and...
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Placing an accurate dollar value on America’s land — from natural features such as rivers and mountains to developed lands that include farms and skyscrapers — is virtually impossible. Some...
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The first Earth Day was in 1970, and by 1977, scientists generally agree that global warming was the greatest climate risk of the century. But it was not until 1992 that the United Nations Framework...
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People often spend hundreds of dollars on security systems to protect their property from intruders and outside dangers that are beyond their control, such as flooding. But many families are unaware...
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Despite long-standing warnings of a climate emergency as well as efforts by some nations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the worldwide use of fossil fuels — and with it global greenhouse gas...
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The world is drowning in trash, and the waste generation rates are only increasing, according to the World Bank. Due to population growth and urban areas growth, the amount of trash countries produce...
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The steady rise in global surface temperatures is largely attributed to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. With rising temperatures, the world’s ice has been melting and sea levels have been...
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“Tornado Alley” is the nickname given to the south-central region of the United States, where tornadoes tend to form at high frequency. Tornado Alley is not to be confused with Dixie Alley, which...
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Spring storms that emerged with the receding of winter brought heavy rains across much of the United States. Now, Americans are looking forward to summer — which in some regions is a dry season. No...
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