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Aug302024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rare Climate Phenomena: Atlantic and Pacific ‘Ninas’ Bring Potential Relief Amid Record Ocean Temperatures

In an unusual climatic twist, both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are experiencing cooling phenomena known as "Ninas," offering a potential respite from the record-high ocean temperatures that have persisted for months. This cooling could bring some relief to vulnerable coral reef ecosystems and may impact the Atlantic hurricane season. The cooling effects are due to two related climate patterns: La Nina, occurring in the tropical Pacific, and the lesser-known Atlantic Nina. La Nina, a component of the El Nino–Southern Oscillation, typically cools sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, altering global weather patterns. On the other hand, Atlantic Nina, which has a more localized impact, is now cooling waters along the equator in the Atlantic. While both phenomena can infl...

Aug282024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Pacific Island Nations Address climate exchange and confronting existential danger of weather exchange

Breaking News, Environment

Vunidogoloa holds the unenviable name because the first network within the Pacific was forced to relocate due to climate trade. Situated on Vanua Levu, Fiji’s 2d-biggest island, Vunidogoloa has been struggling with rising sea stages for years. The once-thriving village located itself an increasing number of flooded by high tides, with saltwater seeping into farmland and drinking water resources. Faced with the choice between watching their domestic vanish or beginning a new, the villagers took a formidable step. In 2014, with authorities aid, they relocated 2 kilometre inland to the better floor. The pass changed into not just about saving houses; it was approximately preserving a way of lifestyles. The new village web page, with its modern-day services and stepped forward infrastruc...

Aug192024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Hidden Risks in Climate Modeling: How Unverified Predictions Could Impact Lives and Finances

Breaking News, Climate Actions

In recent years, climate science has dramatically advanced, bolstered by sophisticated computing and satellite imagery. These innovations have led to the rise of predictive models that assess the likelihood of environmental disasters, such as floods and wildfires, at an unprecedented level of detail even down to individual building lots. Startups developing these models have flourished, backed by significant investment from venture capital and private equity. Promise and Perils of Predictive Models These climate models are already influencing crucial decisions in the U.S. and beyond. Companies like Fannie Mae, Aon Plc, Allstate Corp., and Zurich Insurance Group AG, alongside major banks, real estate firms, and public agencies, are utilizing these tools to climate-proof their assets. ...

Aug172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Navigating the Challenges of Climate Disclosure: How Companies Can Prepare for the Future of Sustainability Reporting

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Learning & Developments

As global climate commitments continue to grow, the importance of accurate and comprehensive climate disclosure has become increasingly critical for companies worldwide. Despite the significant strides made in climate actions and pledges to scale up climate finance, the necessary investments and measures to manage the physical risks associated with climate-related events have yet to materialize. Companies, both large and small, have a pivotal role to play in this global effort, particularly in enhancing transparency and accountability through high-quality sustainability reporting. Imperative for Climate Disclosure To effectively scale up private climate finance, investors must have access to reliable information that identifies corporations serious about climate action. High-quality ...

Aug142024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Warns of Imminent Tipping Points Through Climate Change on a Precipice

Breaking News, Climate Actions

The Earth's climate is teetering on the edge, and uncertainty looms over which direction it will fall. A recent study from climate scientists at the University of Potsdam in Germany reveals that surpassing the Paris Agreement's primary goal could trigger a cascade of irreversible tipping points, pushing the planet into uncharted and potentially catastrophic territory. Led by researchers Tessa Möller and Annika Ernest Högner, the study investigates four critical tipping points: the collapse of the Atlantic Ocean's main current system, the Amazon rainforest, the Greenland ice sheet, and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. These systems are integral to maintaining the planet's climate stability, and their failure could accelerate global warming beyond control. The findings come at a crucial j...

Aug122024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Antarctic Polar Vortex Faces Unprecedented Instability, Raising Global Weather Concerns

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Learning & Developments

The Antarctic polar vortex, a typically stable mass of cold air swirling above Antarctica, is showing alarming signs of instability, with the potential to split for the first time in over two decades. This unprecedented situation could lead to significant warming in Antarctica and trigger extreme weather patterns, including unusually hot and dry summers in Australia and South America, according to recent reports from the New Scientist. This year, the polar vortex has weakened dramatically, with wind speeds plummeting to unprecedented levels. This weakening has allowed cold air to escape from Antarctica while warmer air has moved in, causing the vortex to shift from its usual position. As a result, regions in Australia, New Zealand, and South America have experienced unusually cold weath...

Jul152024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Puts More Children at Risk by Excessive Heat Stress: Report

Breaking News, Climate Actions

Rising global temperatures and increasing frequency of historic heat waves are putting more children at risk of heat stress each year. According to recent studies, heat stress caused by extreme temperatures can significantly affect the health and well-being of infants and young children. As climate change continues to drive up temperatures, more countries are facing hotter days more frequently, with greater intensity and for longer periods. Currently, a third of the world's children experience 4-5 heat waves annually. This exposure involves enduring temperatures over 35°C for 83.54 or more days per year, enduring heat waves lasting at least 4.7 days, or facing temperatures 2°C or more above the local 15-day average. By 2050, nearly every child in the world, around 2.2 billion children, ...

Jun282024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Iceland’s Ongoing Volcanic Eruptions Pose Long Term Threats, Researchers Warn

Breaking News, Disasters, Environment

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is facing ongoing volcanic eruptions that could persist for years to decades, jeopardizing the region's densely populated areas and critical infrastructure, according to researchers studying local earthquake and geochemical data. The series of eight eruptions since 2021 have prompted authorities to declare a state of emergency in this southwestern region, which houses 70 percent of Iceland's population, its sole international airport, and multiple geothermal power plants. The latest eruptions in May and June forced evacuations, including from the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, highlighting the volatility of the situation. Despite Iceland's volcanic activity being linked to its location atop a hot spot, the Reykjanes Peninsula had remained dormant fo...

Jun272024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Sahara Dust Storm Heads for Gulf of Mexico Could Impact Hurricane Formation

Breaking News, Disasters, Environment

The biggest dust storm ever seen from the Sahara this hurricane season is heading across the Atlantic Ocean. The dust giant is expected to reach the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of Florida by the end of the week, and experts say it could play a key role in the formation of the storm. The dry and dusty air associated with the Saharan air layer (SAL) absorbs moisture, an important element for tropical storms and hurricanes. Experts believe that this particular plume will block the development of storms as they travel from Africa to the Caribbean and reach Florida. While this may be good news for those expecting a hurricane season, meteorologists warn that the SAL's effects are temporary. This dust is most common in the Atlantic Basin in late June and early July, and its effect diminishe...

Jun262024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

NASA Highlights Alarming Changes in Oceans Due to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Breaking News, Climate Actions

Greenhouse gases affect the Earth's water body, as NASA visualizes the ocean. Taking to Instagram, he shared a visualization showing sea level flux based on NASA's Climate Change, Assessment of Ocean Circulation and Climate, Phase II Model (ECCO2). In the paper, the space agency wrote that human emissions are changing the oceans. "Our oceans are changing," the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in a statement. "Covering 70% of the planet's surface, the ocean is an important driver of the Earth's global climate. However, increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are changing the ocean before our eyes. NASA and its partners want to learn more," said NASA further. Also, detailing the visualization, NASA says that the different colors represent the ave...