Carbon dioxide emissions account for a substantial amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Science shows the planet is warming. Data tells the story of an American economy devastated by increasing natural disasters and heat-induced health emergencies. Normally, when it comes to environmental issues, political parties determine whether or not the issue is supported. The subject of
Vulnerable to climate change, Florida is one of the last states to set carbon neutrality goals. Like so many Florida residents, David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel have seen impacts directly related to carbon emissions. From increased flooding due to rising seas, costly hurricane damage, and agricultural impacts from rising temperatures, our state is
When Mother's align love and compassion with scientific data and facts we can create, develop, and implement systems and processes to solve major global challenges. On Mother's Day 2020, VoLo's Co-founder Thais Lopez Vogel landed several press placements in some major publications. This op-ed is poignant at a time when so many people are at
Ahead of COP25, our partner program Sachamama has selected the 100 most influential Latinos, within the framework of the No Planet B Latino Summit, the largest meeting of Latinos to discuss the state of our planet. The list is impressive featuring A-listers like Javier Bardem, Gisele Bündchen, Penélope Cruz, and more. Also on the list is
Environmental Defense Fund released a guide for cities, counties and other local organizations interested in using hyperlocal air quality data to tailor solutions for air pollution today ahead of the C40 World Mayors Summit. Making the Invisible Visible: A guide for mapping hyperlocal air pollution to drive clean air action offers information and best practices that can
You can think of it like the monthly fee you pay to your city to collect your garbage. If that fee wasn’t collected, garbage would accumulate on your street and significantly devalue neighborhood property values. The same tax is applied to tobacco products. After decades of allowing tobacco companies to create and sell a product
Data scientist David S. Vogel founded Voloridge Investment Management in 2009, and in 2014 he and his wife Thais Lopez Vogel founded VoLo Foundation with the goal of using a data-driven approach to philanthropic efforts. "As a data scientist I was a skeptic who wanted to get informed," VoLo Founder David said. What he found
Our Co-founder, David S. Vogel is a brilliant predictive analyst and has uncovered shockingly accurate data and pricing for the increasingly devastating hurricanes caused by global warming. Orlando Sentinel sat down with him to compose this article. Read it here: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/guest-commentary/os-op-climate-change-hurricanes-20190605-wp7e6mknvnhjnmstbyzsa5bsiy-story.html
June 8 marked World Oceans Day, a global celebration designed to raise awareness and enjoyment of the ocean through events around the world. This year we contributed by offering some important data and research about how our oceans are changing as global warming continues. We were honored to be featured in several Florida publications. Read
Our Founders, David S Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel approach climate change from two different positions - David perceives climate change from historical evidence and data points to predict future outcomes. Thais’ vantage point is from within the community. Together they are raising six climate-aware children and this is their middle ground. This is
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