ENVIRONMENT

The Magnetic Poles Might Reverse: Please Don't Panic

It's not the end of the world, but there could be some changes.

According to NASA, the Earth's magnetic poles are due for a shakeup, one that could prompt them to flip 180˚. I know, this sounds bad. First things first–and this may sound supremely obvious or very reassuring based on your level of knowledge on the subject–the flipping of the magnetic poles will not result in any of the following:

A. A chain eruption of the world's volcanoes

B. Massive earthquakes and tsunamis

C. A complete technological breakdown a la Y2K

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ENVIRONMENT

A Look at the Looming Water Crisis

According to experts, Cape Town may only be the beginning.

In preparations for what officials have called Day Zero, the city of Cape Town has issued restrictions on its citizens water use; Day Zero representing the day when the city is completely out of clean water. While Day Zero was originally pegged for April of this year, it has since been pushed back to 2019, leaving many wondering whether or not it was just a ploy by the Cape Town government to curb its citizens' water use. Either way, one thing is certain, Cape Town is facing a severe water shortage, and is one of the world's first major cities to fear losing its access to water outright. If Day Zero does occur, the South African government will be forced to turn off every tap in the city and distribute water at various checkpoints.

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