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3 days ago
OMG science

Record-Breaking Ocean Heat Wave Foreshadows a Dangerous Hurricane Season

Marine heat waves in the North Atlantic have been breaking daily temperature records for an extended period, with significant margins, pointing to the increasing global ocean heat warming trend. [ more ]
Nature
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Hello puffins, goodbye belugas: changing Arctic fjord hints at our climate future

The Arctic fjord, Kongsfjorden, is no longer freezing over due to rapid warming, leading to significant ecosystem changes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Gray whale sighted off New England 200 years after species' Atlantic extinction

Scientists found an extinct gray whale off New England, indicating climate change's impact on marine life.
Gray whale's appearance linked to the opening of the North-west Passage due to lack of summer ice. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Russia's War on Ukraine Chills Arctic Climate Science

Collaboration between Alaska and Russian scientists monitoring Arctic permafrost has been disrupted by Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Permafrost warming and thawing releases carbon dioxide and methane, exacerbating climate change. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Health

How hot is too hot? New weather forecasting tool can help figure that out

The HeatRisk tool, developed by CDC and NOAA, helps forecast dangerous heat by considering factors beyond temperature, like humidity and historical data. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
London

London's 4.5 billion super sewer could be redundant in just 50 years

London completed £4.5bn Thames Tideway Tunnel to upgrade Victorian sewer system.
Experts warn the tunnel may only provide a temporary solution for London's sewage issues, needing a more climate-resilient solution in the future. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Walters: California enjoys healthy water supply, but battles over uses continue to fester

California's water supply is at its healthiest in the 21st century due to full reservoirs and ample snowpack.
New state water plan emphasizes resilience, equity, and the need for a revised approach amidst climate change challenges. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Gavin Newsom surveys California snowpack, unveiling water plan for an uncertain future

Snowpack measurement at 110% of normal is a key indicator for future water supply.
California's water plan considers climate change impact on Sierra reserves, with a forecasted 10% reduction in snow water supply in two decades. [ more ]
www.kqed.org
1 month ago
Science

California Eases Urban Water-Use Rules as Residents Still Urged to Conserve | KQED

The new water rules in California aim to implement water budgets for cities and agencies, with varying reduction targets by 2040.
Human-caused climate change is intensifying weather extremes, making water conservation critical year-round. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Coffee

As climate change threatens Arabica beans, can quality Robusta save coffee?

Vietnam focuses on rehabilitating Robusta bean quality
Nguyen Van Hoa showcases high-quality Robusta coffee and challenges stereotypes in the industry [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
Parenting

Should I Become A Mom? I'm Honestly Asking - And I Need You To Consider The Following Before You Answer.

Reproductive decisions intertwined with climate change concerns
Responsibility for the climate crisis is collective, not individual [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
Environment

A Trump win would see Africa (and the world) spiral into climate hell

A Trump victory could lead to climate disaster in Africa and beyond.
Support for African nations in dealing with climate change is crucial for global security. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Chicago Joins Wave of Lawsuits Against Big Oil for Climate Deception

Chicago is one of many cities and states suing Big Oil for climate misinformation.
The lawsuit highlights the impact of climate change on Chicago, focusing on severe consequences for low-income communities. [ more ]
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